Crazy guy with knife gets lit up:

http://www.policeone.com/edged-weapons/articles/5938770-Video-SC-deputy-shoots-knife-wielding-man/

http://www.policeone.com/use-of-force/articles/5933128-Video-Kan-police-kill-knife-wielding-man-at-Dollar-store/

Combat Conditioning to achieve Combat Fitness levels. A short example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsPJpucwXHo&feature=youtu.be

“True warriors are fierce because their training is fierce.” Miyamoto Musashi, 1645

“This is the law: The only purpose of fighting is to win; there is no possible victory in defense; the sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either; the next weapon is the brain.  All else is supplemental.” From The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights, John Steinbeck

Fatal stabbing in Arvada tonight:
http://www.9news.com/news/article/285190/339/Man-killed-in-Arvada-stabbing

oops

timing is everything....

Cop-Fit 2012

Cop-Fit challenge takes place this Saturday at 10:00 at the Aurora PD training facility (13347 E Montview Blvd). 10:00-noon-ish. If you want to come by and cheer the participants on...... let me know

It can happen fast!!!  Good job to the cover officer:
http://www.policeone.com/officer-shootings/articles/5919328-Man-fatally-shot-after-slashing-Baltimore-officer/

http://www.policeone.com/edged-weapons/articles/5909334-Police-shoot-kill-man-near-NYC-Times-Square/

Here is a link to the P.O.S.T. regional grant contacts. There is Grant and Scholarship funds available for training.  Contact the appropriate person and fill out/submit the application and enjoy some free training:

Link to the POST regional grant contacts:

http://www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/GrantContactsFY13Website.pdf

The 2012 Cop-Fit challenge is a go for August 25 at 09:00. Even if you are not going to compete, we could really use the support and any volunteers to assist with counting reps for participants. It is a really fun event and great chance to get together and meet others from your LE community.

"The challenge is hosted by the Colorado Association of Arrest Control Trainers (AACT), and will be held at the Aurora Police Department training facility, 13387 E 19th Pl, Aurora 80045.

This is a short and intense physical challenge to test your physical and mental toughness. It is designed to push your entire body in a manner that is consistent with the combat readiness needed for a real-world fight. Classes are set up for both Men and Woman warriors and into three age brackets: 21-30, 31-40, 41-up."

You can see pictures from last years event at www.co-aact.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EluAFoG_xxU&feature=youtu.be

Many of you have asked where to get the rubber training knives. I have looked all over and this is the cheapest ones I have found.  If you have found a better price, please share:
http://www.888knivesrus.com/c=ohCFq59OlQ3Bh0nYrdJuWe8j1/product/CS92R13RT/COLD-STEEL-RECON-TANTO-RUBBER-TRAINING-KNIFE-12-14-OV.html

I love this scene.  There is no "defensive" mindset; only "offensive".  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yid-CW-O9Qw

http://www.policeone.com/edged-weapons/articles/3870695-3-lessons-learned-from-a-surprise-knife-attack/