Ballistic Shield

This 3-day course is designed to familiarize teams with the dynamics and options associated with the use of ballistic shields during high-risk warrant service, fugitive apprehension, barricaded shooter and active shooter situations.

The tactical employment strategy is based on years of successful operation experiences associated with the tactical unit of the largest police department in the country.

Learn directly from a former NYPD Emergency Services Unit (ESU) Operator

Lead Instructor Peter Segreti spent 28 years with the NYPD, most of that with ESU.  He was a lead trainer with a vast array of experience and knowledge relating to the execution of Search Warrants and Rescue Operations. This training will fundamentally alter your perspective on the use of the Ballistic Shield. 

  • You will be presented with a cohesive strategy based on sound principles of shield deployment

  • Live Fire and Force-on-Force Drilling

  • Step-by-Step Skill Building (I.E. Lipping, Splitting, Downed Officer, Rescues, Vehicle Takedowns)

  • Learn to use the Shield in an Offensive Manner to protect yourself and your team members.

  • Close Quarter use of the Shield to strike, move and take down combative opponents/weapons retention situations.

  • Recommendations for Equipment Selection

Ballistic Shield Technology has improved dramatically of the last few years.  If your elements are not using Ballistic Shields and Ballistic Shield teams, you are overlooking a significant capability and exposing yourself to needless risk from armed threats.