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US Army Special Operations Combat Experience Based Firearms Training, Tactical Training and K9 Training. Traveling the United States, instructing
Law Abiding Citizens, Military and Law Enforcement Agencies
BE 1% BETTER EVERYDAY

WAR HOGG CLEAN PATCH
Established in 2025 the War HOGG Tactical "CLEAN" patch is awarded to law enforcement officer who demonstrated marksmanship performance during a Project Officer Survival law enforcement red dot course
WAR HOGG CLEAN PATCH RECIPIENTS



War HOGG Tactical Law Enforcement Red Dot Pistol Course - Feb 6-7 2025 Holt, FL
War HOGG Tactical FREE Law Enforcement Red Dot Pistol Training via Project Officer Survival
To Learn More About The War HOGG Tactical, Project Officer Survival FREE Law Enforcement Firearms Training with Red Dot Pistol Training, Supported by Aimpoint, Safariland, Walther, Grizzly Targets and Propper, Read The Safariland Cadre Blog
Veteran owned, War HOGG Tactical, Inc. a North Carolina firearms training company that travels the country teaching firearms training, tactical training and K9 training to civilians, military and law enforcement agencies teaching through combat proven techniques and experience to improve students marksmanship proficiency. War HOGG Tactical conducts firearms training and tactical training in states like North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee and more.
War HOGG Tactical also offers free law enforcement red dot pistol firearms training via Project Officer Survival with support from our industry partners.
THE FIREARMS TRAINING NOTEBOOK
Be 1% Better Everyday
To have a successful training session you must have a plan!
You need to collect valuable shooting data from both your live and dry fire training, "The Firearms Training Notebook" is a quick and easy way to do so and help improve your marksmanship and gun handling performance. We saw a deficiency in the firearms industry where there was no kind of firearms training notebook. So we decided to correct that issue and created The Firearms Training Notebook that fills that gap and allows shooter’s to build a solid range training plan.
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.
ON THE RANGE PODCAST
On The Range Podcast with War HOGG Tactical and Kelley Defense brings to you over 60 years of military and law enforcement experience. On The Range Podcast is an American podcast that wants to help you Be 1% Better Everyday and is geared for the civilian, law enforcement and military listener.
On The Range Podcast features a wide range of guests and topics including current events, firearms training, personal development, accountability, political landscape, firearms overviews and more!
War HOGG Words of Wisdom and 30 Minute Mark are two additional shows under On The Range Podcast

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Bi-Monthly Interactive Zoom Call
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Early Access to Courses
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Monthly Shooting Skill Builder Exercise
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Access to All Video Podcasts
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LEO Exclusive Tier
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100 Plus Training Videos, Reviews, K9 Training and more!
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Exclusive Content
On The Range Podcast is for the law enforcement officer, military service members, and law abiding citizens interested in making themselves 1 % Better Everyday.
We feature a wide range of guests and topics including firearms training, personal development, accountability, current events and more!
Empowering Law Abiding Civilians, Law Enforcement Officers and Military Personnel Through Combat Proven Firearms Training, Tactical Training and K9 Training with War HOGG Tactical
In today's increasingly dangerous world, ensuring personal safety is more crucial than ever. Whether you're a law abiding civilian, law enforcement officer, or a military service member having the right firearms skills can make all the difference between living and dying in a gunfight. War HOGG Tactical is dedicated to improving individual's to be more efficient and effective with their firearms in a deadly force encounter. Based in North Carolina and traveling the country, veteran-owned, War HOGG Tactical provides Special Operations combat experience firearms training that goes beyond theory. Our goal is to empower law abiding civilians, law enforcement officer and military personnel by sharing real-world skills that truly save lives.
Experience Not Theory
War HOGG Tactical is led by 29 year US Army Special Operations combat veteran, SOF K9 handler and Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course instructor Rick Hogg. Rick's instruction bring invaluable real world combat experience to the range. We do not just teach; we share practical knowledge that reflects what we have learned on the battlefield. This focus on real-life applications makes every course engaging and effective.
War HOGG Tactical training courses include:
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Firearms Training: Red Dot Pistol, Iron Sights Pistol, Carbine and Patrol Rifle Courses, Night Vision Marksmanship, Low Light Pistol and Carbine Marksmanship.
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Tactical Training: Vehicle Tactics, Vehicle Counter Ambush, Room Clearing / Close Quarters Combat (CQB), Aerial Marksmanship Gunnery, Night Vision CQB.
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K9 Training: SWAT K9 Integration, One Handed Pistol Shooting for the K9 Officer, Detection and Area Search.
Each student receives a copy of The Firearms Training Notebook to record their shooting performance during our couses. 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 training tool and measurable improvement highlights the effectiveness of War HOGG Tactical's firearms instructional methods.
Nationwide Reach
War HOGG Tactical conducts firearms training training course across the United States, including states like North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. This broad geographic reach connects War HOGG with student's seeking to enhance their firearm self-defense skills. courses cater to all experience levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned shooter, you’ll find a course that meets your needs.
Project Officer Survival
War HOGG Tactical also champions Project Officer Survival, an initiative that provides free red dot pistol firearms training to law enforcement officers. Supported by various industry partnerships, this program aims to strengthen the firearms skills of those law enforcement officers who ensure our community's safety.
By eliminating the financial barrier for officers, War HOGG Tactical has trained over 600 law enforcement officers since the program's inception. This initiative not only sharpens their firearms skills, educate officers on pistol red dot optics, but also builds a firearms training plan for these officers, and enhancing marksmanship under high-pressure scenarios. The emphasis on firearms performance on demand ensures they can respond effectively when it counts the most in that deadly force encounter.
Train Hard, Stay Safe
War HOGG Tactical is committed to excellence in firearms training, tactical training, and K9 training focusing on empowering law abiding civilians, law enforcement officers and military personnel through practical, combat proven techniques using a building block methodology of instruction. Our dedication to delivering high-quality instruction is evident in every class, helping participants grow their marksmanship and tactical awareness.
As the need for proactive firearms training continues to rise, War HOGG Tactical remains steadfast in its mission. If you’re looking to enhance your personal safety or sharpen your firearms skills, War HOGG Tactical is prepared to assist you in achieving your objectives.
In an increasingly dangerous and unpredictable world, high-quality training is not merely beneficial; it is essential. Take the step towards increasing your safety and firearms skills by attending a War HOGG Tactical course. We equip individuals through effective & efficient firearms training and having students execute firearms performance on demand.
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