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Advanced Ballistic Shield

When: March 10 - 12, 2026

Where: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Training Center

Coordinator: 

Michael Garcia

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office 

Specialized Training Unit 

mwgarcia@mdso.com

(305) 715-5022

THIS ADVANCED THREE-DAY COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR OFFICERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED FOUNDATIONAL BALLISTIC SHIELD TRAINING AND ARE READY TO REFINE THEIR SKILLS IN HIGH-RISK, REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS. PARTICIPANTS WILL ENGAGE IN LIVE-FIRE DRILLS, LOW LIGHT SHOOTING, VEHICLE ASSAULTS, STAIRWAY TACTICS, AND DUAL-SHIELD OPERATIONS TO ENHANCE TACTICAL EFFECTIVENESS.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS



REFRESHER OF FUNDAMENTALS

REINFORCE CORE PRINCIPLES (SHOOTING, INTERIOR TACTICS, ETC) FROM THE FUNDAMENTALS COURSE.


LIVE-FIRE EXERCISES

ADVANCED SHOOTING TECHNIQUES WHILE MANEUVERING WITH THE SHIELD.


VEHICLE ASSAULTS

STRATEGIES FOR SHIELD DEPLOYMENT IN VEHICLEBASED OPERATIONS.


STAIRWAY TACTICS

NAVIGATING AND SECURING STAIRWAYS WITH OPTIMAL SHIELD POSITIONING.


TWO-SHIELD FORMATIONS

ADVANCED BLOCKING AND SEARCHING TECHNIQUES USING DUAL SHIELDS.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

-BODY ARMOR (DUTY)


-BELT WITH PISTOL/HOLSTER AND MAGAZINE POUCHES


-ISSUED SHIELD AND RIFLE (IF APPLICABLE)


-RADIO


-EYE / EAR PROTECTION


Tuition is $920.00


LODGING INFORMATION: 


**As a courtesy to our students, we have a pre negotiated special room rate at the InterContinental at Doral Miami, which is located at 2505 NW 87 Avenue, Doral, FL 33172. For reservations, please contact the hotel directly at 305-468-1400 or via email at reservations.miahc@r-hr.com and refer to the course name in order to obtain the special negotiated rate of $230.


*Please note there are a limited number of rooms reserved at the special negotiated rate. Early room reservation is highly recommended. Shuttle service to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Training Center can be made available upon your request directly with the hotel. Notification must be made prior to your arrival to ensure availability.




CANCELLATION POLICY

Due to rising costs and expenses generated by students who register for our courses and do not attend without notification, it has become necessary to institute the following policy:

In order to qualify for a full refund, students (or their employing agencies) must cancel no less than two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Cancellations must be received via e-mail to the attention of the course coordinator. A confirmation of receipt and a cancellation number must be obtained from the coordinator. No claims will be accepted unless the aforementioned is adhered to. Cancellations made within the two-week time period are subject to a $150 fee. Substitutions of students may be made at any time. Please call us immediately if you have any questions.

NOTE: NO-SHOWS AND THOSE WHO CANCEL AFTER 3PM ON THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE COURSE WILL BE INVOICED THE FULL REGISTRATION FEE.

NOTE: NO-SHOWS AND THOSE WHO CANCEL AFTER 3PM ON THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE COURSE WILL BE INVOICED THE FULL REGISTRATION FEE.