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Hello, and welcome to my website. My name is Todd Heywood and I am a retired Lieutenant with 40 year's experience as a law enforcement professional. During my tenure with my agency I spent thirty years assigned to our Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and 29 years as a firearms instructor for sworn personnel and SWAT personnel. I am both NRA and P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified to teach a variety of weapon systems, including all of the most commonly used firearms of the SWAT Team. Along with my professional experience and expertise, I am also an accomplished competitive shooter, earning five (5) gold medals in the Police and Fire Games (Police Olympics). I still compete regularly in various disciplines. Over my decades in law enforcement, I have trained hundreds of law enforcement members and civilians in the most basic weapon systems to the advanced systems of the SWAT Teams, along with training in the tactical application of these systems.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide instruction in the essential skills and knowledge to safely and responsibly operate firearms systems, while promoting safe and responsible ownership and fostering a mindset that prioritizes safety and security. 

Training Services

· Reasonable prices and personalized instruction.

          o Individual and Group Rates Available.

· Guns available for rent

          o Most common calibers

· Basic and Advanced Firearms Safety

          o Includes Home and Transportation Laws and Recommendations.

· Basic and Advanced Marksmanship Skills.

          o Learn the skills it takes to be a consistent and proficient shooter.

· Basic and Advanced Handgun, Rifle and Shotgun Skills.

          o Learn specific skills with different weapons systems and how to employ them.

· Advanced Mounted Enforcement Unit Tactics

         o Gunfire assimilation – Team tactics

· Survival Tactics

         o Learn which weapon to choose for protection, and the correct tactics to incorporate  

             with your weapon system.

· Mindset

         o Learn how the body and mind can be trained to succeed.

· Legal and Moral Aspects

         o 197, 198, 198.5 P.C. – Defense of home and occupants.

· HR218 – LEOSA Certification

Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) History

This section is dedicated to the memory of my former partner, teammate and friend, Mike Higashi; RIP Brother.   Lt. Michael "Odd Job" Higashi  2/13/1955 - 4/26/2019 


During my tenure on the SWAT team, I was assigned a variety of assignments. I initially started as a Scout/Point on our entry team.  Along with that position I held a collateral position as Sniper (long-range marksman). After a period of time, I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was assigned as a Team Leader.  Eventually I was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and selected as the Team Commander. During most of my time on the team I attended a variety of advanced firearms instructor courses, Sniper schools, advanced tactics courses and SWAT schools. 

TRAINING HISTORY

  •    FBI Firearms Instructor Course
  •    LAPD Instructor Development Course
  •    LAPD Patrol Rifle Instructor Course
  •    Rifle Marksmanship and Sniper Course
  •    LAPD Handgun Instructor Course
  •    NRA Handgun Instructor Course
  •    Singleton MP-5 Instructor Course 

RESUME

  •   In-house Firearms and Tactics Instructor – Redondo Beach   

                    Police Department

  •  Defensive Tactics Instructor - Redondo Beach Police Department
  •  Force Options Instructor at South Bay Regional Training Facility
  •  Firearms Instructor – TRW/Northrop-Grumman Facility 

                   Security Personnel

  •  Firearms Instructor – United States Air Marshal Service
  •  Firearms Instructor/Staff – Orange County Sheriff’s   Department’s Academy
  •  Provided Advanced Mounted Enforcement Tactics Training to  

                    Riverside County Sheriff's Department Mounted Enforcement Unit.

  •  HR218/LEOSA certification to hundreds of local, state and federal law enforcement members.

Competitive Shooting History

  

  •  Numerous awards during my 30 years of shooting competitively in Cowboy Action Shooting (pistol, rifle, shotgun)
  • Numerous awards shooting 3-gun events (modern pistol, rifle and shotgun) as a team member.
  •  Numerous awards while shooting competitively in Cowboy Mounted Shooting events (pistol from horseback)



Memberships

  • National Rifle Association


  • National Tactical Officers Association 


  • California Association of Tactical Officers 


  • Single Action Shooting Society


  • Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association





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