The Most Essential Training for Public Safety Professionals
"In the unpredictable world of public safety, every second counts. The SPEAR System® offers a revolutionary approach to defensive tactics, leveraging your body's natural instincts to keep you safer and more effective in the field."
Designed for anyone working within the reactionary gap—the critical space between you and a threat.
If you're within arm's reach of a suspect, the SPEAR System® enhances your survivability and effectiveness.
Rooted in neurobiology, kinesiology, and psychology. SPEAR leverages the body's natural startle-flinch response.
Easy to learn and retain. The least perishable system, saving training time while maximizing confidence and capability.
Agencies worldwide have reduced training costs and injury rates while improving operational performance and safety.
Blauer Tactical Systems is one of the most respected training organizations in the world, having trained and consulted with elite military units, law enforcement agencies, and tactical teams worldwide.
BTS's expertise is routinely sought out by counter-terrorism units, federal law enforcement agencies, and high-risk task forces, making it a trusted resource in tactical readiness, fear management, and performance under pressure.
Transform the way your agency handles sudden violence, de-escalation, and operational challenges with our intensive 5-day SPEAR System® course.
View Course ScheduleHost a custom course for your organization. We'll work with you to design training that addresses your specific operational requirements.
Request Custom TrainingGet trained in surviving ambushes and weaponizing the startle-flinch response. 4-part series personally taught by Coach Blauer. Open to all active law enforcement, military, firefighters, EMS, paramedics, and nurses.
Apply for Free TrainingNo matter who you are or what you want, start here. Managing fear is paramount and primary. Understanding fear is the foundation for all effective tactical training.
Learn Know Fear®Complete our comprehensive online training to understand why the system works and how you are the first responder in any confrontation.
Once you have your foundation, explore these paths to deepen your training:
Train with Tony Blauer personally. Maximum 10 participants. Advanced tactics, personal coaching, and exclusive access.
Learn MorePersonal transformation combining fitness, mindset, and tactical skills with direct coaching from Tony Blauer.
Learn More"The grappling mat you wear." Experience realistic force-on-force training in any environment.
Shop High Gear®Schedule a personal consultation to discuss your training goals and create a customized path.
Schedule CallThe Economics of Violence: No matter how much money you have, you can't afford to get attacked. Violence impacts us emotionally, psychologically, and physically—changing our quality of life forever.
Let us help you plan your best experience. We'll talk through your goals, your team's needs, and create a customized training path.
Schedule a ConsultationJoin agencies in 40+ countries who trust the SPEAR System® to keep their personnel safer and more effective.
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