Protecting Houses of Worship, June 20th

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ONLY 50 SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE!! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete paperwork!!

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:

For most of our events, you may cancel and receive a refund (less a $25 processing fee)

up to 3 weeks before an event and refunds will not be available within 3 weeks of an event.

Classroom instruction on active killer attacks on churches.

Hands-on response tactics in realistic church scenarios.

Lifesaving emergency first aid medical training.

Course Length/Hours:

1 Day - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Working lunch - Please plan to bring a sack lunch. Due to the content of the class, there is a lot of information to cover.

Topics Covered:

- History of Active Killing Events against houses of worship

- Responses to Active Killing Events - Armed/Unarmed

- Types of threats/Identification

- Communicating with 911/Preparing for arriving officers/medical personnel

- Medical training/equipment

- Response - Hunter/Ambusher

- Tactics 

- Scenarios with SIRT laser pistols (A SIRT pistol is a realistic replica of a real handgun designed for firearms training without using live ammunition.)

- Certificates

Gear Requirements:

• There will be no live fire during this event.
• Prohibited items: Firearms, live ammunition, knifes, etc.
• Notepad and pen to take notes

Classroom Information:

• Dedicated Classroom - Please note that firearms, ammunition, knives, etc. are NOT allowed due the type of training.
• Don't forget to bring a sack lunch, snacks and drinks
• Restroom facilities on-site
• Use Google Maps or Waze to GPS

Course Tuition:

$90 per person

A portion of your tuition benefits Buckeye Firearms Association. Thank you for your support.

What Participants are Saying:

"The instructors were top notch. The different types of sessions/scenarios, and getting everybody to participate, worked quite well. I learned a great deal. Look forward to doing it again."

"Very satisfied with the presentation and the way the team worked together. Very well organized!! Great job !!!!!"

"Just wanted to say how impressed my wife and I are with Forrest and all the trainers particularly, Jeff & Deb. Working with our Pastor on all the learnings to secure our small church! Many thanks guys, and may God bless you all greatly."

"The scenario training gave me a staggering realization of my short comings'"

When surveyed, 100% of participants said they feel better prepared for security in their church!

About the Instructor:

Forrest Sonewald

2024 to Present - Red Team Instructor for Ohio Tactical Officers Association

2024 to Present Perry Village PD - Firearms/Defensive Tactics instructor

2003 - 07/2023 Tactical Defense Institute - Instructor

2014 - 12/2024 Adams County Sheriff's Office - Deputy

2014 - 2016 Adams County SWAT

1989 - 2014 University Heights Police Department - Patrolman

1994 - 2011 University Heights SWAT

1985 - 1988 Kent State University - B.A. Criminal Justice

1984 - 1989 Willoughby Coal & Supply - Laborer/Delivery

1983 - 1985 Lakeland Community College

1979 - 1983 Kirtland High School - High School Diploma

Instructor Credentials:

OPOTA Firearms Instructor - pistol, revolver, shotgun, sub-machinegun, patrol rifle

FLETC Individual Response to Active Killer

Stop the Bleed/Stop the Bleed Coalition