FEBUARY 2026 Training Update
- Paul Howe
- 1 day ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 10 minutes ago
GENERAL:
WORLD
Changes are coming and we are at the crossroads of the most interesting time of our lives.
My hope is that they keep up the ICE Deportations and do not succumb to the leftist media pressure. Even if the government needs to go directly to the American people with the facts.
This can be dangerous, as the government can become its own propaganda machine, but for a short time, it can expose facts the media refuse to discuss.
Iran and Venezuela
I hope we did not give the people who are Iranian Patriots a false start and get them killed. This is a touchy subject.
Without news from Venezuela, I hope there is a system in place to track and purge the security apparatus that preyed upon their own people.
Restructuring governments and their agencies takes time and effort from a variety of sources, from our State Department, the military, and other government agencies, and even Law Enforcement agencies, to train the system that has failed their people. It can get ugly as this process takes place, as those who elected to prey upon their people do not want to give up power.
CSAT NEWS:
Modified Instructor/Shooting Standard
We have modified the start position for our Malfunction Drill to the SUL position.
The reasons are many.
Everyone needs to learn SUL on the flat range before doing any movement drills or Shoot Housework.
It is an easy adjustment without modifying the standard too much. It is safer to teach in this drill because you are starting with an empty chamber with this new position.
The time standard will remain the same at 3 seconds.
I will make a video on this shortly.
NEW CIVILIAN CLASS 7-11 April 2026
GUARDIAN/CHURCH INSTRUCTOR
The Guardian/Church Instructor will learn how to train live fire school responder tactics for Teacher Guardians or Church Security. The course is 5 days in duration. This course applies to the School Guardian, School Resource Officer and Church Security personnel.
COURSE TOPICS:
Safety Exterior Contact
Combat Mindset Single CQB/T Intersections
Basic Firearms Single Hallway Movement
Shooting Standards Medical
Barricade Work Link Up Law Enforcement
Vehicle Deployments Displacing people
Live Fire Culmination Scenarios Movement in structures
Students must have attended a Handgun Course. This class will culminate in teaching a live-fire 1-day Guardian Class to new students.
MUST PAST EVALUATIONS:
Shooting Standards
Guardian Live Fire Modules
Deliver a live fire block of instruction
PHYSICAL AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Good physical condition
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Concealment holster, pistol, eye and electronic ear protection. Bring inclement weather gear as required. Bring either a CAT or a SOFT-T Tourniquet to class, or purchase one in the Pro Shop.
Ammunition
Pistol Ball (700 Rounds)
Host Hotels:
Barracks Available
No refunds or cancellations 30 Days prior to the course start. Class starts at 8:00 am in the classroom.
Make checks payable to CSAT.
To register, e-mail: paulkoko@hotmail.com (Paul Howe)
LE LEADERSHIP SEMINARS
I have had requests, so I am scheduling them.
LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING FOR THE FIGHT 2.0
Paul Howe of CSAT will instruct a one-day Officer, Supervisor, Training Sergeant and Command Leadership and Training Seminar.
This seminar has been updated to address current trends in the LE Profession and to help you understand them. Furthermore, you will learn to adapt to various media influences, such as YouTube and industry input, and to train and mentor the next person entering the profession from the street.
This class instructs attendees on the core topics listed below:
AM
Overview
Mindset
Selection and Retention
Mentorship and Counseling
PM
Training 101
Tactical Leadership
Training Safety
SEMINAR FORMAT/CONCEPT:
40 Minutes of Lecture per block
10 Minutes of Q & A
Break
ADVISORY: Some material will contain graphic case studies using videos.
REQUIREMENTS: Law Enforcement or LE Support
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Notebook. One Thumb Drive per agency will be
HOST HOTELS:
COST:
LE CREDIT: 8 Hours (If your State Requirements allow)
Contact Paul at: paulkoko@hotmail.com
No refunds/cancellations within 30 days of class start.
CALENDAR
We do keep blank spots on the calendar for private classes that do come our way. If you have a group that wants a particular class, we can set it up and build the class around your dates.
We have added a Tac Rifle Class on 25-26 April.
THE MIGHTY NETWORK
Our new comprehensive training website is up. Over 500 videos and articles.
CSAT-THE MIGHTY NETWORK
Our new comprehensive training website is up. Over 500 videos and articles.
OPERATOR TIER
$20 A MONTH, TAC PISTOL, RIFLE AND MORE
INSTRUCTOR TIER
$40 A MONTH, ALL VIDEOS
We are reducing our presence on YouTube and will reestablish it on another website.
We continue to work on new video content for both the Patreon Operator and Patreon Instructor. We currently have over 227 videos on the site.
You can visit “The CSAT Way” on Facebook for video updates.
The CSAT WAY Book
PRO SHOP/STEEL
We have a clearance on Knives and Hawks. Contact the shop for details.
“Be sure to check in at csattss.com for our line of Tomahawks and limited-edition blades.”
BARRACKS
While the barracks have saved many students money in the past, I must unfortunately raise the rent. To stay there for a two- or three-day class, there is an extra $100 charge to class tuition. Power, water, AC/Heat, maintenance, and maintenance contracts have all gone up. Send any complaints to Joe Biden, PODUS. Also, if you are a current LEO paying on your own dime, the barracks increase does not apply to you.
RANGE/HUNTING
Nov through now, herds of pigs were creating a mess on Sniper Hill. I was able to put this one down on a rucksack exercise walk with a shot behind the ear at about 25 yards using a fixed 3X and 77 IMI.
IN CLOSING
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the range.
Paul R. Howe