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Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionInterfering With ICE at Protests: Federal Charges & PenaltiesThis article outlines the legal distinctions between protected speech and criminal actions during protests involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While peaceful assembly is a right, the text clarifies that physical interference, such as blocking vehicles or touching officers, can lead to serious federal felony charges. It details specific statutes like 18 U.S.C. § 111, which punishes resisting or impeding federal employees with potential prison sentences of up to twenty years. The source also warns that conspiracy, harboring individuals, or destroying evidence can result in massive fines and long-term legal consequences. Ultimately, the author emphasizes that force and obstruction are n...
2026-01-2918 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🎯 Biomechanics of AR-15/M4 Carbine Alignment for Defensive AccuracyThe biomechanics of rifle operation to enhance accuracy and control during defensive encounters. Rather than following outdated methods, the text advocates for centerline alignment and neutral spinal posture to efficiently manage recoil through the skeletal system. By focusing on musculoskeletal stacking, shooters can minimize physical fatigue and improve shot-to-shot consistency under high-stress conditions. The author emphasizes that multi-point contact and a squared stance are essential for weapon retention and rapid movement. Ultimately, the source frames firearm proficiency as a motor task rooted in applied physics and human anatomy. This approach ensures that the body acts as a stable foundation for recoil...
2026-01-2318 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionPurse Flashlight Self-Defense: Small Handheld Light Tactics for WomenThe strategic importance of carrying a small handheld flashlight as a primary tool for personal safety and situational awareness. The author argues that high-intensity light offers a legal and effective way to disrupt a potential attacker’s vision while providing the user with critical time to identify threats and escape. Unlike smartphone lights, dedicated defensive flashlights feature momentary switches and concentrated beams designed to function reliably under extreme stress. The text emphasizes that the most effective devices are compact enough for daily carry and simple to operate without complex settings. Proper preparation requires users to stage their equipment in accessible loca...
2026-01-2118 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🔦 Neurovisual Science of Light in Self-Defense and TacticsThe biological mechanics of human vision and their strategic application in tactical lighting and self-defense. By examining the roles of retinal rods and cones, the materials explain how high-intensity light can trigger neurological disruptions such as pupil constriction and temporary night blindness. This scientific foundation supports the concept of a "wall of light," which uses extreme contrast to disorient a subject while protecting the defender. The texts further compare handheld and weapon-mounted systems, emphasizing that constant illumination often provides superior cognitive dominance over strobe effects. Ultimately, light is presented as a neurophysiological force multiplier that can manage threats and enhance surviv...
2026-01-1512 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🛡️ Florida Firearms Instructor Mentorship: Professionalism and Legal Liability StandardsA comprehensive guide for aspiring firearms instructors in Florida, emphasizing that professional success requires more than just shooting proficiency. The author highlights the critical importance of selecting a mentor who prioritizes legal accountability and documented training standards to mitigate risks like vicarious liability and negligent entrustment. Aspiring professionals in cities like Tampa, Orlando, and Lakeland are encouraged to vet potential mentors based on their ability to teach adult learning principles and safety enforcement. Ultimately, the text asserts that the right mentorship protects an instructor's long-term reputation and legal standing by establishing a foundation of defensible instructional practices. By choosing a mentor who mo...
2025-12-2910 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionWhy Traditional Trigger Instruction Is Scientifically WrongTraditional firearms training often relies on the outdated rule that only the fingertip pad should touch the trigger, a concept this text argues is scientifically flawed. Because every shooter has a unique hand anatomy, rigid placement mandates fail to account for different finger lengths and joint movements. Modern research suggests that linear force alignment, rather than specific skin contact, is the most critical factor for maintaining muzzle stability during a shot. By applying principles of biomechanics and neurophysiology, instructors can move away from one-size-fits-all heuristics toward a more individualized approach. This evidence-based framework emphasizes smooth motor control and the isolation o...
2025-12-2033 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionCampus Carry and Institutional Negligence LiabilitySignificant legal and operational risks that colleges and universities face when implementing the Florida Campus Carry Bill without requiring elite-level, professional firearms training for authorized employees. Allowing firearms on campus without extensive instruction in areas like judgmental shooting, de-escalation, and complex use-of-force law constitutes institutional negligence and creates substantial vicarious liability for the school. Emphasizes that the campus environment is uniquely complex and requires a standard of training far exceeding typical civilian concealed carry permits. Ultimately, Valortec positions itself as the necessary provider of this professional-grade training, asserting that high-level training is the only defensible position against potential lawsuits...
2025-12-1845 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionFlorida HOAs, Open Carry, and the Quiet Attack on Gun Rights"Florida HOAs, Open Carry, and the Quiet Attack on Gun Rights," warns Florida gun owners that the most significant threat to their rights is not political theater, but rather the quiet imposition of firearm regulations by private entities like HOAs and condo boards. The article explains that while these private bodies have some authority, they are not immune to constitutional scrutiny and state law, which often employs a "reasonableness" standard when assessing restrictions. A key focus is educating gun owners on the crucial difference between firearm possession within a residence (which enjoys strong protection) and carry in common areas, stre...
2025-12-1830 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision⚖️ Firearms Training Mistakes: Legal Liability in Florida Legal liability in criminal and civil courts following a self-defense shooting in Florida. The article outlines seven common mistakes consumers make, arguing that relying solely on basic Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL) classes is insufficient and leaves the shooter vulnerable to being framed as "tactically negligent." https://valortec.com/firearms-training-florida-mistakes/
2025-11-2710 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🔫 Tribology of Pistol Control: Friction and Grip OptimizationHow tribology, the study of friction and surface interaction, is crucial for optimal semi-automatic pistol control. The primary argument is that friction at the human–pistol interface is the key resistive force preventing slippage during recoil, and the article quantifies the difference between static and dynamic frictional forces necessary for stability. https://valortec.com/pistol-grip-friction-tribology-sandpaper-adhesive/
2025-11-1911 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🔫 Biomechanics of Pistol Grip: Vector, Recoil and ControlA detailed analysis of how to achieve optimal two-handed pistol grip efficiency by integrating human anatomy with firearm physics. It argues for a modern approach that moves beyond traditional opposing lateral tension, instead advocating for directing force vectors from both hands toward the ballistic epicenter (the barrel-slide junction). This updated kinetic model aims to align muscular force with the firearm’s mechanical recoil pathway, thereby fulfilling four key functions: controlling angular momentum, maintaining sight alignment, dissipating energy through skeletal structure, and facilitating sensorimotor calibration. The text extensively describes the specific musculoskeletal engagement required—from the hand mus...
2025-11-1348 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🎯 Biomechanics of Alignment in Marksmanship and Defense"Biomechanics of Alignment in Marksmanship & Defense," published by Valortec and authored by Herfel, an expert firearms instructor. This academic article focuses on the critical role of musculoskeletal alignment in achieving precision and accuracy in both competitive and defensive shooting scenarios. The core argument is that proper skeletal posture, which establishes the Natural Point of Aim (NPOA), enhances stability, minimizes the reliance on fatiguing muscles, and is crucial for maintaining performance when under physiological stress.https://valortec.com/biomechanics-musculoskeletal-alignment-shooting-performance/
2025-11-1331 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🔫 Firearms Training Manual FloridaThe Firearms Training Manual and Student Study Guide, which details the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Class "G" firearm license in Florida, specifically for law enforcement officers and private investigators. The manual establishes the guidelines for the 28-Hour Initial Qualification Course and the 4-Hour Annual Requalification courses for pistol, shotgun, and rifle/carbine, including course descriptions and schedules. A significant portion focuses on the legal framework governing the carrying and use of force, including deadly force, by licensed private citizens, emphasizing that their authority is no greater than that of any other civilian. In addition, the text provides...
2025-10-2740 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision⚠️ Carrying Guns to Church: Dangerous Illusion of PreparednessThe practice of untrained civilians carrying firearms in places of worship, asserting that such actions represent a dangerous illusion of preparedness and often increase liability. The author, Herfel, highlights that most armed civilians and voluntary church security teams lack the necessary stress-tested training, discipline, and legal knowledge required to handle chaotic, high-pressure scenarios, often operating under the Dunning–Kruger effect. Furthermore, the text extensively details the potential severe criminal, civil, and financial liabilities, including lawsuits and insurance issues, that churches and individuals face when unqualified personnel are armed. Instead of relying on unqualified volunteers, the article stresses that real security...
2025-10-1813 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision⚖️ Firearms Training Must Include Use of Force LawCivilian firearms training is dangerously incomplete if it focuses only on shooting mechanics and neglects the legal principles governing the use of force. It explains that a gap exists in the industry because instructors avoid teaching complex, state-specific statutes due to liability concerns, lack of legal expertise, and the desire to simplify courses. This deficiency leaves armed citizens technically proficient but legally vulnerable to criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits following a self-defense incident. The document advocates for a new training model that incorporates legal awareness briefings, scenario-based force-on-force training, post-incident communication skills, and advance planning with legal counsel to ensure...
2025-10-0318 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision⚖️ Firearms Instructor Liability: Vicarious and Negligent EntrustmentA detailed explanation of the significant legal liability faced by firearms instructors. It clearly outlines that instructors are legally and financially responsible not only for direct failures but also for the subsequent misuse of weapons by their students. The article focuses specifically on two critical areas of law: Vicarious Liability, which holds the instructor accountable if a student misuses training outside the classroom, and Negligent Entrustment, which occurs when an instructor certifies or endorses an unqualified individual. The author emphasizes that an instructor’s signature on a certificate effectively makes them a gatekeeper of public safety, subjecting them to severe c...
2025-09-2410 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision⚖️ Florida's Open Carry: Rights, Responsibilities, and TrainingA significant legal shift in Florida, where a court ruling declared the state's ban on open carry unconstitutional, thereby legalizing the practice. This change is presented as a victory for Second Amendment rights, aligning with the historical context of open firearm carry in the United States. However, the source strongly emphasizes that this newfound freedom comes with considerable responsibilities, detailing various restrictions. It outlines specific locations where open carry remains prohibited by law and highlights the importance of respecting private property owners' decisions regarding firearms on their premises. Ultimately, the text stresses that responsible gun ownership in this new era neces...
2025-09-1611 min
787 Tactical podcastDe las canchas al tribunal: entrevista con Domingo Pérez, instructor, abogado y range masterEn este episodio tengo el honor de conversar con Domingo Pérez, instructor de tiro, tirador competitivo y único instructor en Puerto Rico avalado por ValorTec en Florida. Además de su trayectoria en el mundo del tiro, Domingo es abogado con vasta experiencia en la ley de armas de Puerto Rico, lo que le permite aportar una visión única sobre la defensa legal cuando un ciudadano se ve obligado a protegerse.Hablamos de su faceta como match director y range master en RL Shooting Club, su rol en la comunidad de tiro y cóm...
2025-09-111h 01
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🤫 Florida Firearms Training Reforms Proposed, Ignored by StateValortec USA, a Florida-based firearms training academy, addresses urgent reforms proposed to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regarding firearms licensing and training standards. The company, led by Herfel Torres, identifies significant deficiencies in the current Class G firearms system, such as inadequate target acquisition training, low passing scores, unregulated civilian instructors, and language barriers. Valortec advocates for solutions including establishing minimum target spacing, raising passing scores, restricting training to licensed Class K instructors, and mandating English as the common language of instruction to enhance public safety against active shooter threats. The proposal emphasizes that despite the critical...
2025-09-0516 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🚧 Failing Instructors Endanger Public Safety"Failing Instructors Are Failing Public Safety" argues that outdated and incompetent instructors are a significant liability, directly compromising public safety. The article asserts that many training programs are limited by the instructors' capabilities rather than the actual needs of officers, leading to mediocre training that fails to prepare them for contemporary threats. It emphasizes that true competency requires continuous development, not just seniority, and that instructors must be standard-bearers who can perform at a higher level than their students. The piece concludes by stating that failure to address instructor deficiencies results in tragic consequences, holding leaders accountable for allowing mediocrity...
2025-09-0212 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🚨 Tactical Negligence: The High Cost of Untrained Law EnforcementLaw enforcement agencies face significant legal and moral risks if they do not invest in modern, application-based tactical training for their officers. It argues that outdated training methods and adherence to only state-mandated minimums are insufficient to prepare officers for real-world scenarios, such as low-light encounters and vehicle-based shootings.
2025-08-2513 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision⚠️ P320 Legal Risks: A 2025 BriefingLegal brief, warning and various reports, highlights the escalating legal risks associated with carrying the SIG Sauer P320 pistol in 2025. It details how multiple civil verdicts finding the P320 defectively designed, alongside agency bans and a voluntary manufacturer upgrade program, have significantly increased the potential for criminal and civil liability for individual carriers. The document further explains that law enforcement agencies and training providers face negligent entrustment and failure-to-warn claims if they continue to authorize the P320 without stringent risk mitigation. While acknowledging SIG Sauer's stance that the pistol cannot discharge without a trigger pull, the brief emphasizes that legal prece...
2025-08-2225 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🛠️ Mastering the MacGyver Mindset for Tactical CreativityValortec Tactical Creativity, introduces a "MacGyver Mindset" training course, emphasizing practical problem-solving. This approach focuses on achieving objectives using available resources, even unconventional ones, rather than relying on ideal tools. The mindset involves rapid environmental scanning, embracing improvisation, and allowing for subconscious incubation of solutions to foster creativity and reduce anxiety.
2025-08-1310 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🏎️ Vehicle Ballistics at Highway Speed: A Forensic AnalysisThe complex physics and ballistics involved in a shooting incident between two vehicles moving at highway speeds, specifically focusing on a scenario where both vehicles travel in the same direction at 70 mph. Key considerations include relative motion, which simplifies to a stationary condition in this specific scenario, and external ballistics, explaining how factors like the vehicle's own motion, airflow, and shot angle affect bullet trajectory.
2025-08-0554 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision⚠️ Online Firearms Training: Instructor Liability and ProtectionLegal risks faced by firearms instructors offering online training. It clearly states that instructors can be sued, fined, or even criminally charged for negligence, failure to warn, or improper safety protocols if a student misuses their digital instruction.
2025-07-3136 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🎯 Eyewear Parallax: Accuracy and Liability Risks for ShootersThe critical issue of parallax in shooting accuracy, particularly when using red dot optics in conjunction with eyewear. It explains how various types of glasses—safety, sunglasses, or prescription—can introduce optical distortions that lead to point-of-impact shifts, even at close defensive distances. The article highlights the severe consequences of these aiming errors, ranging from missed targets in competition to civil and criminal liability for law enforcement and armed citizens in real-world scenarios due to stray rounds.
2025-07-2538 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🗣️ Valortec: Safety Over Sales in Firearms TrainingDetails the company's decision to ban the SIG Sauer P320 (since Dec 2023) pistol from all its training programs and facilities. Valortec asserts this measure prioritizes student safety over potential profits or industry pressures,
2025-07-2537 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionSurviving Under Pressure - Valortec MissionHerfel Torres, a highly experienced firearms instructor and tactical performance specialist with over 30 years in the field. He is highlighted as the Chief Operating Officer of Valortec, a training organization experiencing high demand for its courses. Torres's expertise spans law enforcement, military, and civilian training, emphasizing performance under extreme pressure and real-world survival skills rather than just range proficiency.
2025-07-1808 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision⚠️ Dangers of Unlicensed Firearms Instructors: Train Smart, Stay Safe "Red Flags in Firearms Instruction: What You Must Know," warns readers about the significant dangers of training with unlicensed or unqualified firearms instructors. It emphasizes that such training can lead to severe physical injuries or even death due to a lack of proper safety protocols and knowledge. Furthermore, the article highlights the potential for substantial legal liability for individuals who use tactics learned from uncertified instructors, especially in self-defense scenarios, stressing that courts often scrutinize the legitimacy of training received.
2025-07-1527 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision💣 The Unsafe Sig Sauer P320: Retire It NowSig Sauer P320 pistol is fundamentally unsafe due to a proven mechanical defect that can cause it to fire without the trigger being pulled. The author contends that the P320's widespread adoption was driven more by aggressive marketing than by merit, urging owners to immediately stop carrying the firearm for safety reasons. Ultimately, the source strongly asserts that the P320 is mechanically compromised and demonstrably unsafe, advising users to abandon it.
2025-07-1124 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision👉 Vicarious liability is real. And it's coming for lazy instructors🧾 You signed the certificate.You shook their hand.They walked out of your class — armed, licensed, and carrying your reputation with every round they chamber.Then they made a bad shoot.Now you’re getting subpoenaed.If you're certifying people to carry a gun, you'd better be damn sure you're also certifying their judgment. Legal and moral responsibilities faced by firearms instructors, particularly concerning vicarious liability. It highlights that by certifying a student, an instructor is essentially vouching for that individual's judgment and capability to use deadly force resp...
2025-06-3020 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🛡️ Prepared, Not Paralyzed: Church Security Through TrainingChurch Must Embrace Security Training" highlights the increasing need for security measures within religious institutions due to a rise in attacks. It emphasizes that proactive training and preparation are crucial for protecting congregations, illustrating this with an example where readiness averted a tragedy. Valortec, a licensed security academy, offers specialized training programs for faith-based organizations, covering aspects like vulnerability assessments, active threat response, and legal use of force.
2025-06-2319 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionMastering Pistol Optics: Precision Under PressureValortec, explains the significant advantages of using Miniaturized Red Dot Sights (MRDS) on pistols, asserting they are no longer a novelty but an essential tool for improved shooting. It highlights how MRDS enhance performance in high-stress environments by simplifying target acquisition and maintaining threat focus, unlike traditional iron sights. The text further discusses the benefits for faster learning and deeper retention in training, leveraging the natural biology of vision under stress and the binocular advantage of both eyes open.
2025-06-1732 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🛡️ Proactive Security: Preparedness Prevents CrisisThe critical importance of a proactive approach to security, contrasting it sharply with the pitfalls of reactive measures. It argues that waiting for a crisis, such as a workplace violence incident or a security breach, leads to significant and often irreversible costs, including human harm, reputational damage, and legal liabilities. The source advocates for preventative actions like risk assessments, firearms training for qualified personnel, and scenario-based crisis response drills to ensure readiness and professionalism.
2025-06-1413 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🛡️ Autodefensa Armada Ciudadana: Preparación Vital"Cuando los segundos cuentan: Por qué los ciudadanos responsables deben prepararse para la autodefensa armada", argumenta que la autodefensa con armas de fuego es esencial para los ciudadanos, dada la prevalencia de ataques masivos en espacios públicos. Se basa en un informe del Servicio Secreto de EE. UU. de 2019 para destacar que los ataques son a menudo predecibles y que los atacantes con frecuencia tienen antecedentes penales, problemas de salud mental no tratados o han mostrado signos de advertencia.
2025-06-0906 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🔫 Armed Self-Defense: A Citizen's Imperative "Why Responsible Citizens Must Prepare for Armed Self-Defense" advocates for comprehensive firearms training as an essential component of personal and community safety in an increasingly violent world. Citing a U.S. Secret Service report, the article highlights the predictability and preventability of mass attacks, emphasizing that many attackers have criminal histories or mental health issues and often use illegally obtained firearms. It underscores the critical need for trained citizens to serve as a "first line of defense," given that law enforcement response times may be too slow to prevent significant casualties during rapid attacks. The article distinguishes mere firearm ownersh...
2025-06-0939 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionEntrevista Con 787 TacticalLes compartimos una entrevista hecha por nuestros amigos de 787 TacticalHerfel Torres: El Nivelque Todo Instructor Deberia Aspirar¿Qué hace a un instructor verdaderamente grande?En este episodio de 787 Tactical Podcast, conversamos con Herfel “Boots” Torres, una de las figuras más respetadas en el mundo del entrenamiento táctico. Desde su experiencia en CQB, Glock, y como instructor internacional, Helfer nos comparte su filosofía, sus retos y lo que realmente se necesita para formar guerreros.Si eres instructor, estudiante o entusiasta del mundo táctico, este episodio es para ti.
2025-06-061h 16
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🎯 Disparo Inicial: Dominio Bajo PresiónLa importancia de que el primer disparo en defensa personal sea efectivo, ya que a menudo determina el resultado de un encuentro peligroso. Explica que muchos fallan debido al estrés, una extracción deficiente, o problemas al recargar, todos los cuales interrumpen el enfoque y el control. El artículo sugiere que una postura sólida, el enfoque preciso y la práctica bajo presión son cruciales para mejorar la probabilidad de acertar el primer disparo. Se subraya la necesidad de entrenar específicamente para condiciones realistas, utilizando objetivos pequeños y añadiendo límites de tiempo para simu...
2025-06-0506 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision🎯 Making Your First Shot Count Under PressureWhy the initial shot in a self-defense situation is critical, emphasizing its potential to swiftly alter outcomes. It identifies common reasons for missing this vital shot, such as stress, improper drawing techniques, and difficulties resetting after reloads. Training methods like maintaining a proper stance, focusing precisely on small targets, and practicing under timed pressure to enhance accuracy and control during high-stress encounters. Ultimately, it stresses that the goal of training should be controlled hits, not just speed, to increase the likelihood of survival.
2025-06-0537 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionActive Shooter IDN Framework: Isolate, Distract, Neutralize"Isolate, Distract, Neutralize" (IDN) framework as a practical method for responding to active shooter incidents. It explains the three core stages of IDN: isolating the threat, distracting the attacker, and neutralizing the danger to prevent further harm. The article highlights the importance of this structured approach for law enforcement, security professionals, and civilians to manage unpredictable situations effectively. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive training and preparedness for both organizations and individuals to implement IDN principles successfully and improve survival outcomes during a crisis. Read complete article HERE
2025-06-0114 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionMass Attacks in Public SpacesAdetailed analysis of 34 targeted attacks that occurred in public and semi-public spaces across the United States throughout 2019. The report, the third in an annual series, examines the locations, weapons used, timing, targeting, and resolution of these incidents where three or more people were harmed. Furthermore, it explores the backgrounds and behaviors of the 37 attackers.
2025-05-3015 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionAtaques en Espacios PublicosEl Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de EE. UU. Analiza 34 ataques masivos ocurridos en espacios públicos y semipúblicos en Estados Unidos durante 2019, resultando en múltiples víctimas. El informe examina las armas, lugares, horarios, objetivos, resoluciones, motivos y perfiles de los 37 atacantes. También discute factores como el historial criminal, el uso de sustancias, la salud mental, las creencias y la influencia en línea, destacando la importancia de la evaluación de amenazas multidisciplinaria y la intervención temprana para la prevención.
2025-05-2928 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionWomen's Self-Defense Fundamentals Valortec, a woman-veteran-owned self-defense academy located in Central Florida, specifically highlighting the increasing need for women's self-defense training due to recent assaults in Altamonte Springs. Valortec emphasizes that preparation is crucial and offers a Self-Defense Fundamentals Class designed to equip women with practical skills, awareness, and confidence for personal safety. The academy features experienced instructors from diverse backgrounds and aims to empower women by providing tailored training focused on real-world threats. Ultimately, the text encourages women to prioritize their safety by enrolling in Valortec's programs.Read the complete article HERE
2025-05-2910 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionMemorial Day: Honoring Fallen HeroesOrigins and significance of Memorial Day, explaining its evolution from Civil War-era Decoration Day into a national observance honoring all American military personnel who have died in service. It emphasizes that the holiday is a solemn tribute, not a celebration, and a time for the nation to remember the sacrifice required to protect freedom. The text also highlights the importance of teaching future generations the meaning of this day and observing moments of quiet reflection in honor of the fallen.
2025-05-2707 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionFlorida Armed Security License GuideComprehensive guide on obtaining an armed security guard license in Florida. It outlines the necessary eligibility requirements, including age, legal status, and background checks, alongside crucial training components like Class "D" and Class "G" certifications. Read article HERE
2025-05-2407 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionWhy You MUST Carry in Your HomeStatistically, the most critical location for defensive firearm use is on one's own property, including inside the home. Citing various studies, the speaker asserts that millions of defensive gun uses occur annually in the United States, with a significant percentage happening within or just outside residences. The text highlights that merely displaying or warning of a firearm can de-escalate over 90% of encounters without firing a shot.
2025-05-2310 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionLicensed Versus Certified Firearms InstructorsChoosing licensed firearms instructors over those who are merely certified, highlighting that licensing involves rigorous state or national regulatory body oversight and comprehensive legal knowledge, as opposed to certification which can vary widely in quality and may lack essential legal and safety components. Complete article HERE
2025-05-2210 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionLinterna Táctica: Defensa del HogarImportancia y el uso estratégico de linternas tácticas para la defensa del hogar. Explica cómo una linterna mejora la visibilidad y permite la identificación de amenazas en condiciones de poca luz. También destaca las diversas técnicas para desorientar intrusos utilizando ráfagas de luz. El contenido discute la elección entre linternas montadas en armas y linternas de mano, así como las características clave a buscar en una linterna táctica, incluyendo la luminosidad y la durabilidad.
2025-05-2005 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionHarnessing the OODA Loop for Civilian SafetyOODA Loop, a decision-making framework with four steps: Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act. It emphasizes the importance of this process for civilians facing dangerous situations, highlighting its role in speed and efficiency in decision-making, gaining a tactical advantage, improving situational awareness, and fostering adaptability. Read the article HERE
2025-05-1812 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionVehicle Cover and Concealment TacticsTeaching individuals how to utilize vehicles for personal safety in real-world tactical situations like active shooter events or carjackings. It explains the crucial difference between cover, which stops bullets, and concealment, which only hides from view. Read complete article HERE
2025-05-1511 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionEssential Range Time for Officer Tactical ReadinessThe critical need for increased and improved range time for law enforcement officers. It explains that regular practice enhances decision-making, accuracy, and tactical proficiency crucial for high-stress situations, while also improving officer and public safety. Read complete article HERE
2025-05-1310 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionTactical Flashlights for Home DefenseTactical flashlights for home defense, emphasizing their role in enhancing visibility, identifying threats, and disorienting potential intruders. It discusses the key benefits of using a flashlight, such as improving situational awareness and enabling safe navigation in low-light conditions. The text explores different types of lights, comparing the advantages of weapon-mounted lights and handheld flashlights while suggesting a combined approach for optimal preparedness. Read complete article HERE
2025-05-1112 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionLow Light Firearms Training ExplainedThe critical importance of low-light firearms training, asserting that most violent crime occurs during periods of limited visibility. It highlights how darkness creates significant physiological and psychological challengesFull article HERE
2025-05-0906 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionExplicación del entrenamiento con armas de fuego con poca luzLa importancia crucial del entrenamiento con armas de fuego en condiciones de poca luz. Señala que la mayoría de los delitos violentos ocurren en la oscuridad,
2025-05-0706 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionLa amenaza silenciosa de la seguridad escolar mal capacitadaLa presencia de guardias de seguridad escolares o "guardianes" con entrenamiento insuficiente representa una amenaza significativa en las escuelas de Estados Unidos. Se destaca que, a pesar del aumento de personal de seguridad, la falta de estándares de capacitación uniformes a nivel federal y estatal crea una falsa sensación de seguridad.
2025-05-0707 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionFlorida CWP: Why USCCA Training Falls ShortWhy USCCA firearms training courses may not meet the requirements for obtaining a Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) in Florida. It highlights that Florida law mandates specific criteria, including live-fire training conducted by state-certified instructors and comprehensive coverage of Florida-specific legal content, which USCCA courses often lack due to their national focus and different certification standards.
2025-05-0712 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionSchool Safety: Undertrained Guardians, the Hidden DangersThe dangers of undertrained security personnel in schools, arguing that current standards for armed guards and guardians are inadequate to handle real-world threats like active shooters. Highlighting issues such as low qualification scores, insufficient practical training, and pressure on instructors to pass unqualified individuals. Read the complete article HERE
2025-05-0514 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionThe Value of Concealed Carry TrainingThe importance of comprehensive and ongoing training for concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit holders. complete article HERE
2025-05-0509 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets Precision45 versus 9mm: The Pistol Caliber DebateThe ongoing debate between 9mm Luger and .45 ACP pistol calibers, discussing their historical background and the arguments surrounding their effectiveness. Complete article HERE
2025-05-0208 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionUnderstanding Pistol TriggersIn the realm of firearms, the trigger is often perceived as a simple component—a lever that, when pulled, discharges a bullet. However, this seemingly straightforward mechanism plays a pivotal role in the performance, safety, and accuracy of a firearm. Delving into the intricacies of triggers reveals a complex interplay of engineering, design, and user interaction.
2025-04-3015 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionFlorida Gun Laws: Carrying Firearms in VehiclesFlorida law generally permits individuals to have a firearm in their vehicle, even without a concealed carry license, provided it is kept out of ordinary sight or securely encased. Recent legislation allows permitless carry, but the rules for concealment still apply in vehicles.
2025-04-2813 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionExploiting the Dunning-Kruger Effect in Intelligence and WarfareDunning-Kruger Effect, a cognitive bias where incompetent individuals overestimate their abilities while competent ones underestimate theirs. Read the complete article HERE
2025-04-2513 minTactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionSecuring Your Firearms Legacy: Wills, Trusts, and Law The complexities of including firearms in estate planning. Unlike typical assets, firearms are governed by specific federal and state regulations that demand careful consideration during inheritance.
2025-04-2407 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionMastering Shot Placement for Defensive Shooting In defensive shooting, shot placement is crucial because it can determine the outcome of a life-threatening situation. Unlike simply hitting the target, well-placed shots stop the threat efficiently, minimizing collateral damage and potential legal complications.
2025-04-2311 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionVicarious Liability and Instructor LicensingChoosing a firearms instructor involves significant legal considerations, particularly concerning vicarious liability. This legal principle can have profound implications for both the instructor and the student. Understanding vicarious liability and the importance of selecting a state-licensed law enforcement firearms instructor is crucial to ensure not only high-quality training but also legal protection
2025-04-2315 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionOpen Carry vs Concealed CarryWhen it comes to civilian self-defense, the debate between open carry and concealed carry is ongoing, with valid points on both sides. Choosing the right method can significantly affect your psychological readiness, situational control, and overall safety in a real-world confrontation.
2025-04-2311 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionFlorida Self-Defense Aftermath: A Guide for Armed CiviliansThe crucial steps and legal understanding required for armed citizens in Florida following a self-defense incident. It emphasizes that surviving the physical confrontation is only the first stage, with subsequent challenges arising in the criminal justice system, civil lawsuits, and emotional recovery.
2025-04-2219 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionVerbal Commands in Self-Defense: Legal and Practical AspectsThe crucial role of verbal commands in self-defense situations, particularly those involving firearms. Beyond legal considerations, the text highlights the practical advantages of verbal commands in controlling an encounter, potentially deterring aggressors, and clarifying the defender's intentions to bystanders.
2025-04-2206 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionPistol Versus Carbine for Home DefenseWhen considering practical effectiveness for home defense, full-size pistols and carbines (like the M4/AR-15) offer distinct advantages and disadvantages. The best choice depends heavily on an individual's specific needs and capabilities. It analyzes factors like size, cost (both initial and ammunition), training requirements, ease of handling during emergencies, and overall performance.
2025-04-2208 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionITAR Compliance: Firearms Training Regulations and National SecurityThe critical importance of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance for firearms instructors. The article explains that ITAR is a federal law controlling the export of defense-related services, which includes firearms training, to foreign persons (non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents) without government authorization. Instructors who train foreign individuals without the required licenses face severe penalties, including substantial fines and potential imprisonment, as it is considered a threat to national security.
2025-04-2221 min
Tactical Edge: The Valortec Briefing. Where Preparedness Meets PrecisionArmed Civilians Stopping Active Shooters Evidence and AnalysisThe debate over armed civilians and their impact on mass shootings is one of the most contentious issues in gun policy today. While critics argue that the presence of firearms among civilians only adds to the chaos, new research from the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) tells a different story.
2025-04-2213 min
787 Tactical podcastEntrevista con el instructor Herfel Torres de Valortec & Aprueba de balas PR.Hablamos un rato con Herfel Torres sobre: sus proyectos, Valortec, Aprueba de balas PR. Hablamos de polymer 80, cursos tácticos para civiles, GLOCK, Taurus y haste Keltec. Una entrevista que hablamos de muchas cosas relacionadas a la industria del pew pew.
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