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Propper is always looking for ways to give back to the community and meet the first responders who are on the front lines protecting our communities every day. That’s why we’ve developed a program to bring training events to local Police, Fire, and EMS departments for FREE.
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Free Firearms Training for Local Law Enforcement - Hosted by Propper
Missouri-based Propper International recently hosted a full-day training event at the Indian Hill Ohio Police Department gun range on March 4th. Members from multiple area police departments attended the voluntary training session which was organized by local Mark Kelley of Kelley Defense and conducted by Rick Hogg of War HOGG Tactical.
ST CHARLES, Mo., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Missouri-based Propper International recently hosted a full-day training event at the Indian Hill OhioPolice Department gun range on March 4th. Members from multiple area police departments attended the voluntary training.
Throughout the day, officers received instruction from renowned tactical trainer Rick Hogg. Hogg is a 29-year US Army Special Operation Combat Veteran with 13 combat deployments between Iraq and Afghanistan. Since returning from overseas, Hogg provides comprehensive firearms training to military and law enforcement through his proven training methodology service company War HOGG Tactical, Inc.
I thank Propper for making this event possible give these guys an opportunity to further develop thier life-saving skill.
"I've worked with many departments across the country, and have noticed officers are hungry for additional training and support," said Hogg. "I thank Propper for making this event possible and giving these guys an opportunity to further develop life-saving skill sets."
During the session, the focus was on increasing efficiency when drawing from a holster and changing magazines, both with dry fire and live-fire exercises. The afternoon session included intense physical calisthenics combined with live-fire shooting drills for the purpose of officers practicing newly learned skills while shooting under duress. The day was concluded by each officer being gifted gear and apparel by Propper to further aid them in the field.
"Propper is dedicated to equipping those who commit their lives to serve others. Whether its clothes, gear - or in this case - training, we want these guys to know we've got them covered," said Craig Madden, Senior VP of Marketing & eCommerce for Propper.
Propper Hosts Defensive Training Session for Local Law Enforcement
January 11, 2021
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:
About War HOGG Tactical
War HOGG Tactical is a veteran-owned, North Carolina based training company that travels nationwide to deliver proven firearms, tactical, and K9 instruction to law-abiding citizens, law enforcement, and military units. Our mobile courses are built on real-world experience to measurably improve student performance, safety, and confidence.
Founded by Rick Hogg, a 29-year U.S. Army Special Operations combat veteran and former Special Operations K9 handler. War HOGG Tactical transforms lessons learned across 13 combat deployments and years as a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat (SFAUC) instructor into practical, repeatable training you can trust.
What we do
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Firearms Training: Pistol, carbine, and agency-specific programs focused on marksmanship, performance under stress, and accountability.
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Tactical & Officer Survival: Mission-driven tactics and decision-making rooted in combat-proven methodologies.
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K9 Integration: Handler-centric instruction leveraging Special Operations K9 experience.
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Consulting & Product Development: Field testing and advisory services for defense and firearms industry partners.
Beyond the range, Rick co-hosts On The Range Podcast with Mark Kelley of Kelley Defense—sharing over 60 years of military and law-enforcement experience to help listeners “be 1% better every day” through training insights, gear talk, and interviews.
Why train with us
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Combat-tested instruction: Built from Special Operations experience, not theory.
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Mobile, scalable delivery: We bring training to your department, unit, or range—anywhere in the U.S.
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Mission-first results: Clear standards, measurable performance, and safe, professional execution.
Train hard, Stay safe, and see you "On The Range".
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