John Smith

John Smith John Smith is a Texas Law Enforcement Officer and serves as a SWAT Officer for his department. He is one of the departments lead firearms instructors and also the head defensive tactics instructor. Sean holds a handful of instructor certificates such as TCOLE Firearms Instructor, Krav Maga Force Division Instructor, FBI Defensive Tactics Instructor, Tactical Breaching Instructor and various others. When not performing SWAT duties, he provides training to police recruits as well as certified officers on a number of police tactics. Sean has been competing in mixed martial arts for the last 10 years and is a practitioner of Muay Thai Kickboxing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Olympic weightlifting.

SWAT Officer reviews the ASP XT DF Flashlight

ASP has been stepping up their game to compete in the first responder flashlight world, and I must admit I’m not disappointed with some of their new products. The XT DT being one of them. The XT DF is a primary duty flashlight with a max output of 600 lumens and the ability to be […]

Surviving a gunshot: SWAT officer’s review of the Gray Man Training IFAK

I got linked up with Gray Man Training through a mutual friend and was sent this IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) to see what I thought. The short answer is, “I’m a fan.” But for those who want some more details, keep reading. What I like most about the Gray Man IFAK is it is […]

Add a quad rail to your shotgun with the Black Aces Tactical Quad Rail

While shooting my shotgun one day I thought “man, it would be nice if this thing had a rail on it. And if there isn’t a company already making one, I’m going to start one.” A quick google search killed my second idea, as I found there was indeed a company already making rails for […]

5.11 Pursuit Advance Boots: A tactical boot in a casual profile

Nearly a year ago to the date, I acquired the 5.11 Pursuit Advance Boots. Originally I was drawn to the casual design, but as soon as I put the boots on I was in love. The Pursuit Advance are amongst the topmost comfortable boots I have ever put on, are extremely light, and extremely mobile. […]

Zero Tolerance 0460TI: An ergonomic folder

I recently acquired this Zero Tolerance 0460TI and was immediately drawn to its pronounced ergonomic design. Similar to the original 0460 by ZT the folder fits neatly into the hollow of your hand, giving you a comfortable and secure grip on the tool. Unlike the original 0460, this knife is all titanium; built for toughness […]

Gerber Mini Pry Bar: A Breacher’s Sidekick

I am lead breacher on my SWAT team and am always looking for little hand tools that can be easily carried on our kits. There have been many times I left my ram at the door, only to find there were other breach points throughout the objective. I need look no further than the Gerber Mini […]

5.11 Peninsula Insulator Packable Jacket

5.11 Tactical is showing their creative mind with the Peninsula Insulator Packable Jacket. This lightweight and comfortable jacket has some interesting features. The Primaloft® Black Series Insulation gives an extremely comfortable ride while maintaining warmth. The body is insulated at 100gm and the sleeves at 80gm; enough to keep you comfortable in most conditions. The […]

Rapid Deployment of the 5.11 Rapid Origin Pack

Ding! Ding! New Email From: Rave Alert Subject: SWAT Callout group Content: All SWAT members respond to the PD for manhunt of a suspect who shot at PD Officer. Response: Hell yeah! I was sitting at home waiting for this email to come. You see, one of our Officers made a routine traffic stop and […]

Gladius Holsters Vest Holster: LEO Approved

USA Company Gladius Holsters has done a solid job creating a Vest Holster. Made to mount anywhere on your ballistic vest with the hook and loop covered holster. The Vest Holster Allows the weapon to be drawn upwards out of the holster or rocked out. The retention of the weapon is in the rigid material […]