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PROJECT OFFICER SURVIVAL
In 2024, 342 police officers were shot in the line of duty, 50 officers were shot and killed in the line of duty.
There were 61 ambush-style attacks on law enforcement in which 79 officers were shot, and 18 of whom were killed.
Departments are under funded when it comes to training. We want to build a solid foundation for these officers, increase their ability to solve problems they will be faced with out on the streets and be more effective as well as efficient with their equipment.
If you are a company wanting to support your local Law Enforcement agency with free training, reach out to us so we can coordinate the event.
Training is provided by Rick Hogg of War HOGG Tactical and Mark Kelley of Kelley Defense.
Rick and Mark’s passion for giving back to the Law Enforcement communities stem the founding of “Project Officer Survival”
2025 Project Officer Survival is supported by Aimpoint, Propper, Safariland, Grizzly Targets and Walther
NUMBER OF OFFICERS TRAINED TO DATE
701
NUMBER OF OFFICERS SAVED - 5
About Project Officer Survival
Established in 2020, Project Officer Survival’s mission is to deliver FREE law enforcement red dot pistol firearms training, powered by support from leading firearms industry partners, to boost officer survivability and marksmanship skills at little to no cost to individual officers. Built on combat-proven experience and real-world range work, our curriculum sharpens red dot sight acquisition, recoil management, and decision-making under stress so officers return to their communities better prepared to perform on demand.
To date Project Officer Survival has training hundreds of law enforcement officers and 4 officers directly correlated their training during a Project Officer Survival course to them surviving the deadly force encounter.
Our Objectives
1. Give officers a skill set to be efficient and effective if they are ever in a deadly force encounter.
2. Empower our officers while on the range to think for themselves.
3. Build a proper mindset and solve problems so the “real world” encounter are easier.
4. Equip them a tool via The Firearms Training Notebook to continue training after the course.
5. Encourage them to Be 1% Better Everyday!
Law Enforcement Firearms & Tactical Training with War HOGG Tactical
Veteran-owned and North Carolina–based, War HOGG Tactical, Inc. delivers combat-proven law enforcement training nationwide. Our mobile cadre teaches firearms, tactical, and K9 integration for police departments, sheriff’s offices, and federal teams—focused on marksmanship proficiency, red-dot pistol employment, rifle/carbine, low-light, and decision-making under stress. Every course is built on real-world experience to help officers perform on demand.
We routinely run agency and regional 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 training for law enforcement. Contact us to host a course or build a custom in-service training plan for your agency.
Overview of a Project Officer Survival Pistol Course
Event host Propper, Granite City Illinois - Oct 29th 2020
This Project Officer Survival FREE Law Enforcement firearms training course was the War HOGG Police Performance Pistol Course. Officer's used their duty issued firearms and duty equipment. Propper International was the event host and provided clothing for all the officers to wear during the course. This course also incorporated Stop The Bleed training into the firearms training.
As a small token of appreciation for their sacrifice, Propper invited local law enforcement agencies from all over Eastern Missouri to attend firearms and emergency response training while sampling Propper gear. The sessions were conducted by renowned tactical trainer Rick Hogg, a 29-year U.S. Army Special Operation Combat Veteran with 13 combat deployments between Iraq and Afghanistan.
The morning session focused on increasing efficiency when drawing from a holster and changing magazines, both with dry fire and live rounds. The afternoon session included exercises intended to simulate shooting under duress and also covered first responder medical skills such as how to stop a bleeding wound and apply a tourniquet. Check out this quick rundown of the day’s drills to see just how hard they trained and pushed each other:
Press Releases About Project Officer Survival
Soldier Systems Press Release
Propper Hosts Free Defensive Training Session for Local Law Enforcement
St. Charles, MO — Missouri-based Propper International recently hosted a full-day training event at the Granite City Police Department’s private gun range on October 29th. Members from police departments across the Greater St. Louis area attended with military police and other federal agencies represented as well.
FREE LAW ENFORCEMENT FIREARMS TRAINING COURSES
Law Enforcement Red Dot Pistol
Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle
One Handed Shooting for the K9 Officer
More courses available depending of training facilities
COMBINING TRAINING AND VENDORS ON SITE TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TRAINING
THESE FREE LAW ENFORCEMENT FIREARMS TRAINING EVENTS WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF GREAT COMPANIES LIKE AIMPOINT, SAFARILAND, PROPPER,
GRIZZLY TARGETS AND WALTHER.
THIS COMPANIES DEMONSTRATE THE COMMITMENT TO HELP ADD TO THESE POLICE OFFICERS FIREARMS SKILLSET SO THEY CAN WIN A DEADLY FORCE ENCOUNTER AND RETURN HOME TO THEIR FAMILIES
Example of a Project Officer Survival Training Event Used for Marketing Content
Event host Vertx, filmed by Panteao Productions
Indian Hills, Ohio - August 25th 2021
During this Project Officer Survival FREE Law Enforcement Firearms Training course, War HOGG Tactical partnered with event host Vertx to provide training to local police officers in Vertx's corporate area. The course was the War HOGG Tactical Police Performance Pistol Course, officers trained with their duty issued firearms, duty belts and body armor. Vertx provided numerous variants of their standard and professional clothing line based on the officers request.
Overview of War HOGG Tactical's Red Dot Pistol Course for Law Enforcement via Project Officer Survival
Review of our War HOGG Tactical Law Enforcement Red Dot Pistol Course. Travis Pike a firearms industry writer, participated in our law enforcement red dot pistol course and has written several War HOGG articles for the Safariland Cadre Dispatch blog, including about the importance of The Firearms Training Notebook to improve your marksmanship skills. We could not offer the no cost red dot pistol training without the support of Walther, Aimpoint, Safariland and Propper.
Click the image to read Travis’s full story.
Aimpoint Taking Aim Podcast with guest Rick Hogg of War HOGG Tactical
In this episode of the Taking Aim Podcast, host Richard Nance interviews Rick Hogg, a retired Special Operations veteran with 29 years of military service, including 13 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and the founder of War HOGG Tactical. The discussion explores Hogg’s extensive military background, starting with the 82nd Airborne and transitioning to Special Forces, and how his real-world combat experience shapes his training philosophy. Hogg shares how a pivotal moment in 2002, when soldiers credited his training for saving their lives, inspired the creation of War HOGG Tactical, which provides firearms training for civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel. The episode delves into War HOGG Tactical’s offerings, including pistol, carbine, K9, and low-light training, with a focus on practical skills like red dot usage and proper light application. Hogg emphasizes the importance of robust equipment, realistic training (e.g., Project Officer Survival for law enforcement), and a mindset focused on survivability in deadly force encounters. Key topics include the transition from iron sights to red dots, the value of a firearms training notebook for tracking progress, and the need for well-rounded skills, including empty-hand techniques and legal knowledge, to prepare for real-world threats. The episode underscores Hogg’s passion for enhancing marksmanship and tactical proficiency across all levels, driven by his commitment to saving lives through training.
THE FIREARMS TRAINING NOTEBOOK
Train With Purpose, Track With Precision, Perform On Demand
The Firearms Training Notebook was designed for law enforcement officers, military professionals, and serious shooters who demand accountability and measurable progress. With structured templates for dry fire and live fire sessions, you can easily review your performance, identify trends, and refine your technique over time.
Developed by instructors with real-world experience, each page is structured to help you capture key data points, assess performance under stress, and build a record of continuous improvement. Whether you’re preparing for deployment, qualifications, or advanced courses, this is the tool trusted by professionals who take their training seriously.
This is the perfect tool to make every range session count.
Every student will receive a copy of The Firearms Training Notebook to record their shooting performance throughout a War HOGG Tactical firearm course. 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 and gun handling training notebook and gives you the tool to take home to continue to make yourself 1% Better Everyday in your firearms training journey.
Join hosts Mark Kelley of Kelley Defense—your go-to source for expert firearms training in the Cincinnati area. Tactical coach Rick Hogg of War HOGG Tactical, specialists in law enforcement firearms training and K9 operations, as they dive deep into the essentials of developing a rock-solid tactical mindset. In this episode of the On The Range Podcast, discover practical strategies to enhance your shooting skills, overcome common range pitfalls, and stay 1% better every day in self-defense scenarios. Whether you're a beginner honing pistol fundamentals or a seasoned shooter refining AR-15 tactics, Mark and Rick share real-world insights from their decades of experience in combat, law enforcement, and elite training.
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