Edged Weapons & Violent Encounters NWOSIR 8 hour course Instructor BIO Marc Ruskey entered public safety in 2005 and currently serves as a sheriff in Northwest Ohio, with previous roles as an FTO, patrol sergeant, and chief. As an instructor in various topics, Marc's focus is defensive tactics, violent encounters, and human performance factors. Marc has presented at numerous law enforcement conferences across the U.S. and has authored and co-authored several published law enforcement articles. With over two decades in martial arts, Marc holds master and instructor ranks, which has contributed to his development of edged weapon courses and defensive tactics specifically for the law enforcement profession. Marc obtained certifications as a Force Science Analyst & Advanced Force Science Specialist from Force Science Institute and incorporates this knowledge into his training programs. Course description: What's your skilled response to a rapid, violent assault directed at you? Training to only retreat from a threat to grab a tool off your duty belt has had fatal outcomes for many police officers. Through hands-on, scenario-based training, officers will experience first-hand the various distances, reaction times, assault times, and human performance factors that impact how edged weapon and other assaults unfold. As a result, participants will gain enhanced assessment and decision-making models, along with force options to improve their survivability of an edged weapon attack and other close-quarter violent encounters. Course highlights: · Full spectrum fundamentals review · Selection and maintenance of the RDS · Visual focus principles · Properly zeroing · Alternate sighting options · Benefits of the RDS as a fighting platform Student equipment: Must be physically fit/capable of participating in defensive tactics with a fair amount of rapid movement. • Preferred duty belts, duty boots, and workout attire. • If possible, training pistol. • No live firearms or real knives.