TRUSTED BY AGENCIES IN 40+ COUNTRIES

SPEAR System® Defensive Tactics

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."

Who Should Attend?

Designed for anyone working within the reactionary gap—the critical space between you and a threat.

Street Patrol
SWAT
Undercover Agents
Corrections Officers
Court Services
Gang Units
Firefighters
EMS & Paramedics
First Responders

If you're within arm's reach of a suspect, the SPEAR System® enhances your survivability and effectiveness.

What Makes SPEAR Unique?

Science-Backed & Medically Vetted

Rooted in neurobiology, kinesiology, and psychology. SPEAR leverages the body's natural startle-flinch response.

Fast & Effective

Easy to learn and retain. The least perishable system, saving training time while maximizing confidence and capability.

Proven Real-World Results

Agencies worldwide have reduced training costs and injury rates while improving operational performance and safety.

Trusted by Elite Units and Government Agencies

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.

U.S. Military
  • ✓ U.S. Army Special Forces
  • ✓ Naval Special Warfare
  • ✓ U.S. Air Force
  • ✓ U.S. Coast Guard
Federal Agencies
  • ✓ Federal Air Marshal Service
  • ✓ Secret Service
  • ✓ U.S. Marshals Service
  • ✓ Department of Energy

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.

Key Benefits of the SPEAR System®

Operational Advantages
  • Safer, more effective de-escalation techniques
  • Shorter incident timelines and quicker resolutions
  • Enhanced officer safety during ambushes and violent encounters
  • Reduced liability and fewer use-of-force complaints
Training Efficiencies
  • Achieve competence faster with instinctive, reflexive techniques
  • Minimize injuries during training and field operations
  • Replace outdated, complex moves to save training time and costs
Medical & Legal Benefits
  • 41% reduction in head trauma incidents (Dorset Police study)
  • Lower worker's comp and disability claims
  • Reduced liability risk with safer, more accountable techniques
Community Trust
  • Behaviorally inspired, emphasizing non-violent postures
  • Focus on de-escalation over force
  • Builds stronger relationships between officers and communities

Why Choose SPEAR?

Fastest
Built on natural survival reflexes
Cost-Effective
Shorter training timelines reduce costs
Trusted
Used by agencies worldwide
Customizable
Tailored to your agency's needs

Training Options

5-Day Certification Course
Comprehensive defensive tactics training

Transform the way your agency handles sudden violence, de-escalation, and operational challenges with our intensive 5-day SPEAR System® course.

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Custom Agency Training
Tailored to your mission-specific needs

Host a custom course for your organization. We'll work with you to design training that addresses your specific operational requirements.

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FREE Training for Active First Responders
Online course available now

Get 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.

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RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT

Step 1: Start with Know Fear®

No 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®

Step 2: Build Your Foundation

Complete our comprehensive online training to understand why the system works and how you are the first responder in any confrontation.

Human Weapon System (HWS)
Complete Online Course + Garage Gym Access
  • Comprehensive online course with 80-page manual
  • 1 month of Garage Gym virtual training access included
  • Learn why the SPEAR System® works at the neurological level
  • Understand: You are the first responder in your confrontation
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Step 3: Choose Your Experience

Once you have your foundation, explore these paths to deepen your training:

Elite Retreat
3-Day Immersion at Tony's Home

Train with Tony Blauer personally. Maximum 10 participants. Advanced tactics, personal coaching, and exclusive access.

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BTS90
90-Day Transformation Program

Personal transformation combining fitness, mindset, and tactical skills with direct coaching from Tony Blauer.

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High Gear® Equipment
Revolutionary Training Gear

"The grappling mat you wear." Experience realistic force-on-force training in any environment.

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Personal Consultation

Schedule a personal consultation to discuss your training goals and create a customized path.

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Not Sure Where to Start?
We're a boutique concierge service

The 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.

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Equip Your Team with the Skills They Need

Join agencies in 40+ countries who trust the SPEAR System® to keep their personnel safer and more effective.

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