CQB: Using A Shoot House For Effective Training

Shoot houses are proven to enhance both the performance of tactical teams and the efficiency of their missions. The purpose of a shoot house is to implement close quarters combat training with realistic scenarios while using a standard tactical kit or a simunitions converted kit. For many years, shoot houses have served as an enhancement to flat ranges because operators are given much more focus on other factors of the mission besides basic marksmanship.

Guard Booths: The Big Deal About Customization And Modularity

A guard booth can be any kind of enclosure in which professionals in security and defense can oversee what comes and goes. A guard booth can also be referred to as a guard shack, guard hut, guard house, security booth, security shack, or security hut. Guard booths and guard shacks are designed to keep personnel protected from incoming threats. They can also be designed as permanent structures for long term protection or portable structures that can be moved from location to location.

Critical Infrastructure Protection for Prisons

Making sure our prisons remain safe and breach-free is vital. That’s why having the right critical infrastructure in place is key. What exactly is critical infrastructure? Consider the steps taken to protect a building or the people that work and visit that building, or systems in place that are crucial to the operation of local and government resources. In this instance, prisons fall into the government facilities sector, but there are 16 critical infrastructure sectors overall.

2021 Industry Day Recap

Kontek Industry Day is a one-of-a-kind annual event for experts in law enforcement, security and defense personnel, and leaders in the nuclear sectors. We pride ourselves in providing a unique experience that is both informative and exciting for everyone involved. This year’s Industry Day included two days of networking, keynote speakers, and free tactical training open to all law enforcement, military, DOE, & nuclear security forces. Our event was held at the Government Training Institute in Barnwell, SC.

Kontek’s Site Security Classes

A site security plan is necessary for organizations where criminal acts may occur. Whether it’s a pre-planned criminal act by an employee, a heated encounter between visitors, or a terrorist attack, site security ensures that people and equipment can stay safe until the dangers have been removed from the premises. These plans establish as many protocols as possible before an event happens. Its precautions not only take into account the structure of the facilities and the grounds, but also the individual likelihood of different threats befalling the site. From the least targeted to the most at-risk facilities, having a solid plan can help you keep everything under control even when your staff is in the midst of clear and present danger. We’ll look at how plans work and why site security classes can be the key to helping you implement them. 

Guide To Understanding Ballistic Glass Ratings NIJ & UL

Ballistic glass is rated by two companies: Underwriters Laboratory and The National Institute of Justice. Both have security levels for bullet-resistant systems.

Kontek's Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards

Critical infrastructure is important to any business or organization. The more the risk management team understands what critical infrastructure is how important it is, the easier it becomes to implement standards that make a difference. Many businesses take their security protocols for granted – until something happens. Critical infrastructure is comprised of 16 sectors that work to secure the safety of employees and customers.

What Types of Bullets Can Shields Stop: Mobile Ballistic Shields

Can A Ballistic Shield Stop A Bullet: Mobile Ballistic Shields

Ballistic shields come in several levels. Each level stops certain projectiles at certain speeds. Choosing the wrong level of protection means that someone could get severely injured or killed. The level you choose depends on what type of situations you find your officers in on a regular basis. However, more protection denies maneuverability. If you need maneuverability, you sacrifice protection.

4 Types Of Facilities That Benefit From Guard Booths

Many types of facilities can benefit from guard booths, but the top five include nuclear facilities, government facilities, military bases, educational institutions, and commercial properties.

Shoot House Training: Benefits Of Shoot House Training Exercises

Law enforcement and security personnel have ongoing challenges and shoot house training can help them get through some big hurdles and prepare your team. Being able to train correctly to be ready for anything takes time and secure facilities that can mimic what could occur. This type of training should occur in a shoot house where realistic tactics and situations are able to be constructed for the most comparable experiences.