“I was able to attend the Weapon Retention Instructor class at ILEETA and was excited to bring it back to my department. As I’ve been able to share these skills with the officers in my department I’ve received many positive comments, such as ‘This is the best training we’ve had in long time!’

A streetwise, veteran command officer who is hesitant to most defensive tactics training because of the needed technical skill stated, ‘You showed very simple, gross motor skill movements to counter a suspect’s actions. Many times I found my “instincts” taking over during the practical exercises but they seemed to parallel the basic concepts that you were teaching. Very good training today. The troops enjoyed it and will feel comfortable utilizing the movements.’

The officers were thankful to learn the retention skills, have knowledge of the effectiveness of their holsters when used properly and to leave the training with the confidence to engage and win against a suspect determined to disarm them. Great system. Great instruction. I hope I can attend more of your training in the future so that I can share more with my officers.”

Timothy Loso
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety
Training Division
601 North Park Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007
(269) 337-8347

1.How long have you been in your profession? Fifteen years.

2.What is your job title? Deputy Sheriff/Field Training Officer

3.Were you satisfied with the training ARMA gave you? ABSOLUTELY

4.Would you recommend this training to other law enforcement and professionals? ABSOLUTELY

5.Was the instructor polite, kind and courteous? Mr. Young is a class individual.

6.Did this class meet your expectations? YES

7.Was the drills conducted during the training useful and applicable to officer survival? YES

8.Would you attend another training Program conducted by ARMA Training? YES

9.Was the information shared beneficial and have officer safety in mind? YES

10.Was the training realistic and tactically sound? YES

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Dave , Thank you….
Not only for the class and the EXCELLENT traning,
but for your dedication to all Police, Military, Corrections,
Lawenforcment, Ect. Your hard work, dedication and devotion does NOT
go unnoticed. It’s people like yourself, that set the standards for a
warrior mind set and to finish the fight. It’s never over, that you
remind us to STAY in the FIGHT and never to give up and keep traning,
your passion to make someone train and learn your skills in such
simple steps is awesome, and it works awesome. You are really a great
motivator, no BS. You have a great gift and you are useing it for all
the right reasons. One of the best things I can think of, is to make
all of us go home to our familys and our children. Keep up the
Unbeliveably GREAT work. Be safe. May your draw be smooth and fast, but
yet never needed!!! I will see you soon my brother.

JOEY THE GUN !!!

Dave Young is one of the best instructors I’ve been lucky enough to train with. I’ve taken the Redman instructor class and most recently the ARMA Intermediate Use Of Force Instructor class. Both classes included realistic drills and scenarios along with tactics, strikes, and maneuvers that anyone can learn to use in a life threatening situation. I would highly recommend Dave’s training to any law enforcement, military, or civilian group or individual. Thank you Dave!

I was in the London, OH. IPW class. First I would like to say that the training was probably the best I have received in the 5 years I’ve been in this field. I enjoyed the hands on techniques as well as Dave’s knowledge and passion for Officer safety. I highly recommend this training or any of Dave’s courses.

Once again thank you Dave for all you do for us

Luke Wolfe
Coldwater Police Department.

Well let me start by saying if you need anything else please let me know. I very much enjoy teaching and training in defensive tactics and real world tactics. I have attened many schools out there and the way David Young handled and taught the ground defense course i took was fantastic. At the time I was an instructor at the NVCJA in northern virginia and thought it was easy to explain, keept simple and with gross skills, proven by doing hands on training as we learned. If we doubted what was taught or said Dave was very good about showing us and having us test any other theories or beleifs. Again he was full of knowleage and went somewhere with everything he tought us. I remember much and use it still with students today. It was up to date and real. Thanks again