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WAR HOGG TACTICAL FIREARMS TRAINING
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North Carolina based War HOGG Tactical conducts firearms training, tactical training and K9 training to law enforcement agencies, military units and law abiding citizens. Traveling the United States instructing from 29 years of US Army Special Operations Combat experience, an Special Operations Forces (SOF) K9 hander and teaching experience as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat (SFAUC) Course Instructor
War HOGG routinely instructs firearms training classes in North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, and beyond. Through Project Officer Survival, and with support from trusted industry partners, War HOGG Tactical offers free red-dot pistol firearms training for law enforcement.
Contact us to host a course or build a custom in-service training plan for your agency or group.

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Experience Not Theory

Rick Hogg is the owner of North Carolina based War HOGG Tactical, and is a 29 year US Army Special Operations Combat Veteran and Special Operations Forces (SOF) K9 Handler that has taken his 13 combat deployment, both Iraq and Afghanistan, and teaching experience as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course (SFAUC) instructor and harnessed them into an experience based firearms and tactical training company, War HOGG Tactical, Inc. 
 
War HOGG Tactical, Inc was born in 2002 when my Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat students returned from Afghanistan and said "That stuff you taught me saved my life!"

If you are looking to enhance your firearms skills to defend yourself or your family, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to learn more.

Project Officer Survival law enforcement red dot pistol course

“Project Officer Survival” mission is to provide free Law Enforcement red dot pistol firearms training via our industry partners support. 
We want to increase officers survivability at little to no cost to the individual officers. 

To Learn More About The War HOGG Tactical, Project Officer Survival FREE Law Enforcement Firearms Training with Red Dot Pistol Training, Supported by Aimpoint, Safariland, Walther, Grizzly Targets and Propper, Read The Safariland Cadre Blog 

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Upcoming Law Enforcement Red Dot Pistol Firearms Training Courses in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania 

Romans 13:4

for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer.

THE FIREARMS TRAINING NOTEBOOK
Track, Improve, and Master Your Shooting Skills

The Firearms Training Notebook is the ultimate companion for shooters who take their training seriously. Whether you’re a law enforcement officer, competitive shooter, or responsible gun owner, this notebook helps you record, analyze, and improve every aspect of your shooting performance.

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The Firearms Training Notebook
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On The Range Podcast with War HOGG Tactical and Kelley Defense brings to you over 60 years of military and law enforcement experience. We features a wide range of guests and topics including current events, firearms training, personal development, accountability, political landscape, firearms overviews and more!
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Empowering Law Abiding Civilians, Law Enforcement Officers and Military Personnel Through Combat Proven Firearms Training, Tactical Training and K9 Training with War HOGG Tactical

In today's increasingly dangerous world, ensuring personal safety is more crucial than ever. Whether you're a law abiding civilian, law enforcement officer, or a military service member having the right firearms skills can make all the difference between living and dying in a gunfight. War HOGG Tactical is dedicated to improving individual's to be more efficient and effective with their firearms in a deadly force encounter. Based in North Carolina and traveling the country, veteran-owned, War HOGG Tactical provides Special Operations combat experience firearms training that goes beyond theory. Our goal is to empower law abiding civilians, law enforcement officer and military personnel by sharing real-world skills that truly save lives.
 

Experience Not Theory
War HOGG Tactical is led by 29 year US Army Special Operations combat veteran, SOF K9 handler and Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course instructor Rick Hogg. Rick's instruction bring invaluable real world combat experience to the range. We do not just teach; we share practical knowledge that reflects what we have learned on the battlefield. This focus on real-life applications makes every course engaging and effective.
 
War HOGG Tactical training courses include: 

  • Firearms Training: Red Dot Pistol, Iron Sights Pistol, Carbine and Patrol Rifle Courses, Night Vision Marksmanship, Low Light Pistol and Carbine Marksmanship.

  • Tactical Training: Vehicle Tactics, Vehicle Counter Ambush, Room Clearing / Close Quarters Combat (CQB), Aerial Marksmanship Gunnery, Night Vision CQB.

  • K9 Training: SWAT K9 Integration, One Handed Pistol Shooting for the K9 Officer, Detection and Area Search.

Each student receives a copy of The Firearms Training Notebook to record their shooting performance during our couses. Students can see an increase in their marksmanship ability and gun handling skills, and areas the student need to work on after our courses. This marksmanship training tool and measurable improvement highlights the effectiveness of War HOGG Tactical's firearms instructional methods.
 
Nationwide Reach
War HOGG Tactical conducts firearms training training course across the United States, including states like North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. This broad geographic reach connects War HOGG with student's seeking to enhance their firearm self-defense skills. Courses cater to all experience levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned shooter, you’ll find a course that meets your needs with red dot optics or iron sights. 
 

Project Officer Survival
War HOGG Tactical also champions Project Officer Survival, an initiative that provides free red dot pistol firearms training to law enforcement officers. Supported by various industry partnerships, this program aims to strengthen the firearms skills of those law enforcement officers who ensure our community's safety.
 
By eliminating the financial barrier for law enforcement officers, War HOGG Tactical has trained over 600 law enforcement officers and 4 officers directly attribute their survival to our training, since the projects inception. This initiative not only sharpens their firearms skills, educate officers on pistol red dot optics, but also helps builds a firearms training plan for these officers, and enhancing marksmanship under high-pressure scenarios. The emphasis on firearms performance on demand ensures they can respond efficiently and effectively when it counts the most in that deadly force encounter.
 

Train Hard, Stay Safe
War HOGG Tactical is committed to excellence in firearms training, tactical training, and K9 training focusing on empowering law abiding civilians, law enforcement officers and military personnel through practical, combat proven techniques using a building block methodology of instruction. Our dedication to delivering high-quality instruction is evident in every class, helping participants grow their marksmanship and tactical awareness.
 
As the need for self defense firearms training continues to rise, War HOGG Tactical remains steadfast in its mission, to train shooter's to be efficient and effective with their firearms, using The Firearms Training Notebook to build a training plan to have firearms performance on demand. If you’re looking to enhance your personal safety or sharpen your firearms skills, War HOGG Tactical is prepared to assist you in achieving your shooting objectives / goals.
 
In an increasingly dangerous and unpredictable world, high-quality firearms training is not merely beneficial; it is essential. Take the step towards increasing your safety and firearms skills by attending a War HOGG Tactical course. We equip individuals through effective & efficient firearms training and having students execute firearms performance on demand.

Train Hard, Stay Safe and see you "On The Range" - Rick

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