Volunteer Drinking for Standard Field Sobriety Testing
Now is your chance to help officers train…
Adults, 21 and over, who have never participated in this opportunity before are eligible.
You may only register for 1 session. Click on either of the following dates:
Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 — 3:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday, June 13th, 2019 — 3:30 – 8:30 PM — FULL!
Volunteer civilian drinkers are needed for Standard Field Sobriety Testing (SFST). This course is attended by law enforcement officers from throughout the metro area. It is conducted by the MN State Patrol.
The South Metro Public Safety Training Facility is seeking 12 people (age 21 & over) each day to serve as test subjects. In a controlled environment, volunteers drink measured amounts of alcoholic beverages (hard liquor; no beer or wine) over a two hour period, followed by sobriety testing conducted by law enforcement officers. Participants will be breathalyzed before and after officer testing.
Four things will be required of all participants:
1) Have never participated in this event before.
2) Proof of Age (Bring ID with you).
3) Sign waiver form: DrinkerWAIVERform.Jun2019 & email to info@localhost
4) A designated driver to pick you up after the event (You will need to enter this at time of registration. Uber/Lyft are not an accepted form of transportation per MN State Patrol’s request.)
Alcoholic beverages, snacks and hot dogs will be provided. Register now, spots fill up fast!
Saturday, November 24, 2018
8AM-2PM
$150
To register, click here.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course provides 6 hours of combined classroom and reality based training exercises. The students will be operating within extremely high stress levels in real life scenarios. The course will utilize marking cartridge technology which will closely resemble firing a lethal weapon. The student will gain proficiency in operating in and with replicated stress levels, which will include deadly force decision making. (shoot or no shoot)
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
· Will completely understand the legal requirements for a civilian in making critical life and death decisions while possessing a firearm.
· Will demonstrate what to do and what not to do in the event that deadly force is utilized.
· Will function more efficiently by inoculating the effects of stress.
· Will be both a student and role player in the class exercises.
· Will be forming clear criteria of student capabilities, responsibilities, and duties of carrying a firearm in public or in a residential setting. The ultimate goal is to have key decisions pre-programmed in one’s subconscious for better results in real events.
STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING:
· Student must be healthy enough to operate with accelerated heart rates.
· Student may be impacted by non-lethal training projectiles, that may lead to slight bruising.
· Students will NOT bring any lethal or personal protective equipment to the classroom settings. (firearms, knifes, mace, etc.)
· Student will bring a heavy sweatshirt to the class.
INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
· Training Firearms
· Non-lethal marking rounds
· Protective Equipment
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
· 25 years of experience in scenario/reality based training. Special Agent / Tactical Instructor at the FBI Academy (Quantico, VA), Conducting Scenario Based Training at Hogan’s Alley.
· 7 years as head trainer for SIMUNITION. (General Dynamics)
· 10 years of Director of Training, Marketing & Sales for Force on Force. (Vista Outdoors formerly ATK)
· Recognized as a use of force expert in State & Federal Courts.
· Has conducted over 250 three-day law enforcement scenario based instructor courses throughout the World.
· Will create a very unique training experience, that will be both thought provoking and illuminating.
· Will greatly enhance the student’s capabilities and awareness.
For more information on this course, please contact Randy directly at rbtsolutions24@gmail.com
Saturday, November 10, 2018
9AM-2PM
$125
To register, click here.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course provides four hours of combined classroom and firearms simulator-based training exercises. Students build on their marksmanship fundamentals, developing simple defensive tactical skills and situational awareness needed to safely operate a pistol for self- and home defense.
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
- Will understand firearm storage & transport
- Will be introduced to situational awareness concepts and mindset
- Will develop students’ ability to move, shoot, and take cover/concealment
- Will learn strategies for skills development such as how to safely draw from the holster, move and shoot, use cover and concealment, and respond to common self-defense situations.
STUDENT UNDERSTANDING:
Students will understand essential ethical, technical and legal responsibilities associated with carrying a firearm
Students will use an advanced indoor, video-simulation system usually available only to law enforcement.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Jennifer McDowell is a life-long member of the Air Force Association, volunteered with the AFROTC program at St. Thomas University, and was volunteer instructor with Junior Achievement. She holds NRA certifications as Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer, and has completed various defensive and tactical shooting courses.
For more information regarding this class, please contact Jennifer directly at jennifer@astrid-defense.com or visit her website at http://astrid-defense.com
Saturday, September 22, 2018
8AM-2PM
$150
To register, click here.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course provides 6 hours of combined classroom and reality based training exercises. The students will be operating within extremely high stress levels in real life scenarios. The course will utilize marking cartridge technology which will closely resemble firing a lethal weapon. The student will gain proficiency in operating in and with replicated stress levels, which will include deadly force decision making. (shoot or no shoot)
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
· Will completely understand the legal requirements for a civilian in making critical life and death decisions while possessing a firearm.
· Will demonstrate what to do and what not to do in the event that deadly force is utilized.
· Will function more efficiently by inoculating the effects of stress.
· Will be both a student and role player in the class exercises.
· Will be forming clear criteria of student capabilities, responsibilities, and duties of carrying a firearm in public or in a residential setting. The ultimate goal is to have key decisions pre-programmed in one’s subconscious for better results in real events.
STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING:
· Student must be healthy enough to operate with accelerated heart rates.
· Student may be impacted by non-lethal training projectiles, that may lead to slight bruising.
· Students will NOT bring any lethal or personal protective equipment to the classroom settings. (firearms, knifes, mace, etc.)
· Student will bring a heavy sweatshirt to the class.
INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
· Training Firearms
· Non-lethal marking rounds
· Protective Equipment
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
· 25 years of experience in scenario/reality based training. Special Agent / Tactical Instructor at the FBI Academy (Quantico, VA), Conducting Scenario Based Training at Hogan’s Alley.
· 7 years as head trainer for SIMUNITION. (General Dynamics)
· 10 years of Director of Training, Marketing & Sales for Force on Force. (Vista Outdoors formerly ATK)
· Recognized as a use of force expert in State & Federal Courts.
· Has conducted over 250 three-day law enforcement scenario based instructor courses throughout the World.
· Will create a very unique training experience, that will be both thought provoking and illuminating.
· Will greatly enhance the student’s capabilities and awareness.
For more information on this course, please contact Randy directly at rbtsolutions24@gmail.com
Saturday, September 8, 2018
9AM-2PM
$125
To register, click here.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course provides four hours of combined classroom and firearms simulator-based training exercises. Students build on their marksmanship fundamentals, developing simple defensive tactical skills and situational awareness needed to safely operate a pistol for self- and home defense.
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
- Will understand firearm storage & transport
- Will be introduced to situational awareness concepts and mindset
- Will develop students’ ability to move, shoot, and take cover/concealment
- Will learn strategies for skills development such as how to safely draw from the holster, move and shoot, use cover and concealment, and respond to common self-defense situations.
STUDENT UNDERSTANDING:
Students will understand essential ethical, technical and legal responsibilities associated with carrying a firearm
Students will use an advanced indoor, video-simulation system usually available only to law enforcement.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Jennifer McDowell is a life-long member of the Air Force Association, volunteered with the AFROTC program at St. Thomas University, and was volunteer instructor with Junior Achievement. She holds NRA certifications as Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer, and has completed various defensive and tactical shooting courses.
For more information regarding this class, please contact Jennifer directly at jennifer@astrid-defense.com or visit her website at http://astrid-defense.com
Saturday, August 25, 2018
8AM-2PM
$150
To register, click here.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course provides 6 hours of combined classroom and reality based training exercises. The students will be operating within extremely high stress levels in real life scenarios. The course will utilize marking cartridge technology which will closely resemble firing a lethal weapon. The student will gain proficiency in operating in and with replicated stress levels, which will include deadly force decision making. (shoot or no shoot)
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
· Will completely understand the legal requirements for a civilian in making critical life and death decisions while possessing a firearm.
· Will demonstrate what to do and what not to do in the event that deadly force is utilized.
· Will function more efficiently by inoculating the effects of stress.
· Will be both a student and role player in the class exercises.
· Will be forming clear criteria of student capabilities, responsibilities, and duties of carrying a firearm in public or in a residential setting. The ultimate goal is to have key decisions pre-programmed in one’s subconscious for better results in real events.
STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING:
· Student must be healthy enough to operate with accelerated heart rates.
· Student may be impacted by non-lethal training projectiles, that may lead to slight bruising.
· Students will NOT bring any lethal or personal protective equipment to the classroom settings. (firearms, knifes, mace, etc.)
· Student will bring a heavy sweatshirt to the class.
INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
· Training Firearms
· Non-lethal marking rounds
· Protective Equipment
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
· 25 years of experience in scenario/reality based training. Special Agent / Tactical Instructor at the FBI Academy (Quantico, VA), Conducting Scenario Based Training at Hogan’s Alley.
· 7 years as head trainer for SIMUNITION. (General Dynamics)
· 10 years of Director of Training, Marketing & Sales for Force on Force. (Vista Outdoors formerly ATK)
· Recognized as a use of force expert in State & Federal Courts.
· Has conducted over 250 three-day law enforcement scenario based instructor courses throughout the World.
· Will create a very unique training experience, that will be both thought provoking and illuminating.
· Will greatly enhance the student’s capabilities and awareness.
For more information on this course, please contact Randy directly at rbtsolutions24@gmail.com
Saturday, July 28, 2018
8AM-2PM
$150
To register, click here.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course provides 6 hours of combined classroom and reality based training exercises. The students will be operating within extremely high stress levels in real life scenarios. The course will utilize marking cartridge technology which will closely resemble firing a lethal weapon. The student will gain proficiency in operating in and with replicated stress levels, which will include deadly force decision making. (shoot or no shoot)
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
· Will completely understand the legal requirements for a civilian in making critical life and death decisions while possessing a firearm.
· Will demonstrate what to do and what not to do in the event that deadly force is utilized.
· Will function more efficiently by inoculating the effects of stress.
· Will be both a student and role player in the class exercises.
· Will be forming clear criteria of student capabilities, responsibilities, and duties of carrying a firearm in public or in a residential setting. The ultimate goal is to have key decisions pre-programmed in one’s subconscious for better results in real events.
STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING:
· Student must be healthy enough to operate with accelerated heart rates.
· Student may be impacted by non-lethal training projectiles, that may lead to slight bruising.
· Students will NOT bring any lethal or personal protective equipment to the classroom settings. (firearms, knifes, mace, etc.)
· Student will bring a heavy sweatshirt to the class.
INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
· Training Firearms
· Non-lethal marking rounds
· Protective Equipment
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
· 25 years of experience in scenario/reality based training. Special Agent / Tactical Instructor at the FBI Academy (Quantico, VA), Conducting Scenario Based Training at Hogan’s Alley.
· 7 years as head trainer for SIMUNITION. (General Dynamics)
· 10 years of Director of Training, Marketing & Sales for Force on Force. (Vista Outdoors formerly ATK)
· Recognized as a use of force expert in State & Federal Courts.
· Has conducted over 250 three-day law enforcement scenario based instructor courses throughout the World.
· Will create a very unique training experience, that will be both thought provoking and illuminating.
· Will greatly enhance the student’s capabilities and awareness.
For more information on this course, please contact Randy directly at rbtsolutions24@gmail.com
Saturday, June 23, 2018
8AM-2PM
$150
To register, click here.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course provides 6 hours of combined classroom and reality based training exercises. The students will be operating within extremely high stress levels in real life scenarios. The course will utilize marking cartridge technology which will closely resemble firing a lethal weapon. The student will gain proficiency in operating in and with replicated stress levels, which will include deadly force decision making. (shoot or no shoot)
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
· Will completely understand the legal requirements for a civilian in making critical life and death decisions while possessing a firearm.
· Will demonstrate what to do and what not to do in the event that deadly force is utilized.
· Will function more efficiently by inoculating the effects of stress.
· Will be both a student and role player in the class exercises.
· Will be forming clear criteria of student capabilities, responsibilities, and duties of carrying a firearm in public or in a residential setting. The ultimate goal is to have key decisions pre-programmed in one’s subconscious for better results in real events.
STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING:
· Student must be healthy enough to operate with accelerated heart rates.
· Student may be impacted by non-lethal training projectiles, that may lead to slight bruising.
· Students will NOT bring any lethal or personal protective equipment to the classroom settings. (firearms, knifes, mace, etc.)
· Student will bring a heavy sweatshirt to the class.
INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
· Training Firearms
· Non-lethal marking rounds
· Protective Equipment
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
· 25 years of experience in scenario/reality based training. Special Agent / Tactical Instructor at the FBI Academy (Quantico, VA), Conducting Scenario Based Training at Hogan’s Alley.
· 7 years as head trainer for SIMUNITION. (General Dynamics)
· 10 years of Director of Training, Marketing & Sales for Force on Force. (Vista Outdoors formerly ATK)
· Recognized as a use of force expert in State & Federal Courts.
· Has conducted over 250 three-day law enforcement scenario based instructor courses throughout the World.
· Will create a very unique training experience, that will be both thought provoking and illuminating.
· Will greatly enhance the student’s capabilities and awareness.
For more information on this course, please contact Randy directly at rbtsolutions24@gmail.com
Saturday, May 26, 2018
8AM-2PM
$150
To register, click here.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course provides 6 hours of combined classroom and reality based training exercises. The students will be operating within extremely high stress levels in real life scenarios. The course will utilize marking cartridge technology which will closely resemble firing a lethal weapon. The student will gain proficiency in operating in and with replicated stress levels, which will include deadly force decision making. (shoot or no shoot)
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
· Will completely understand the legal requirements for a civilian in making critical life and death decisions while possessing a firearm.
· Will demonstrate what to do and what not to do in the event that deadly force is utilized.
· Will function more efficiently by inoculating the effects of stress.
· Will be both a student and role player in the class exercises.
· Will be forming clear criteria of student capabilities, responsibilities, and duties of carrying a firearm in public or in a residential setting. The ultimate goal is to have key decisions pre-programmed in one’s subconscious for better results in real events.
STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING:
· Student must be healthy enough to operate with accelerated heart rates.
· Student may be impacted by non-lethal training projectiles, that may lead to slight bruising.
· Students will NOT bring any lethal or personal protective equipment to the classroom settings. (firearms, knifes, mace, etc.)
· Student will bring a heavy sweatshirt to the class.
INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
· Training Firearms
· Non-lethal marking rounds
· Protective Equipment
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
· 25 years of experience in scenario/reality based training. Special Agent / Tactical Instructor at the FBI Academy (Quantico, VA), Conducting Scenario Based Training at Hogan’s Alley.
· 7 years as head trainer for SIMUNITION. (General Dynamics)
· 10 years of Director of Training, Marketing & Sales for Force on Force. (Vista Outdoors formerly ATK)
· Recognized as a use of force expert in State & Federal Courts.
· Has conducted over 250 three-day law enforcement scenario based instructor courses throughout the World.
· Will create a very unique training experience, that will be both thought provoking and illuminating.
· Will greatly enhance the student’s capabilities and awareness.
For more information on this course, please contact Randy directly at rbtsolutions24@gmail.com
Saturday, May 12, 2018
9AM-2PM
$125
To register, click here.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course provides four hours of combined classroom and firearms simulator-based training exercises. Students build on their marksmanship fundamentals, developing simple defensive tactical skills and situational awareness needed to safely operate a pistol for self- and home defense.
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
- Will understand firearm storage & transport
- Will be introduced to situational awareness concepts and mindset
- Will develop students’ ability to move, shoot, and take cover/concealment
- Will learn strategies for skills development such as how to safely draw from the holster, move and shoot, use cover and concealment, and respond to common self-defense situations.
STUDENT UNDERSTANDING:
Students will understand essential ethical, technical and legal responsibilities associated with carrying a firearm
Students will use an advanced indoor, video-simulation system usually available only to law enforcement.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Jennifer McDowell is a life-long member of the Air Force Association, volunteered with the AFROTC program at St. Thomas University, and was volunteer instructor with Junior Achievement. She holds NRA certifications as Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer, and has completed various defensive and tactical shooting courses.
For more information regarding this class, please contact Jennifer directly at jennifer@astrid-defense.com or visit her website at http://astrid-defense.com
