Students on the pistol line
Performance Gun Fighting Mod 2
Concealed Carry Deployment
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For Professional People

Our Mission at Reston Group

Bring working Armed Professionals a set of proven "best practices" that will provide them with the tools necessary to prevail in increasingly violent critical incidents.

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Better Training Better Results

The instructors at Reston Group are all professional Police Officers dedicated to providing practical, proven training to resolve the most serious Critical Incidents.

We have been fortunate to interact with agencies around the country and have found that not all Officers/Agencies are being given the tools to best solve critical incidents. Jared Reston founded Reston Group to give you these tools. The instructors at Reston Group have decades of tactical training and experience. We have sought the best training around the country to improve our own skills, and we have successfully resolved hundreds of critical incidents. We have a proven methodology, tailored to the law enforcement mission.

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Courses What We Offer

Summaries of every course. Expand a card for topics and required equipment.

Concealed Carry DeploymentPistol

Concealed Carry Deployment

1 day · 8 hrs$300/person

You've made the decision to carry, but are you truly ready? This course bridges the gap between basic, mandated concealed carry training and the ability to tactically deploy a firearm in the real world, with quality range time to find what works for your own carry circumstances.

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • Equipment Selection
  • Shooting Fundamentals
  • Drawing & Reloading from Concealment
  • Mindset

Required equipment

  • Pistol
  • 3 Pistol Magazines
  • 400 Pistol Rounds
  • 1+ Magazine Pouch
  • Eye & Ear Protection
Practical Pistol MarksmanPistol

Practical Pistol Marksman

1 day · 8 hrs$300/person

Effective shooting is a complex motor skill best mastered through its fundamentals. Using bull's-eye targets at challenging distances, this course evaluates and improves each student's fundamentals while still applying practical gunfighting technique.

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • Stance
  • Grip
  • Sights
  • Trigger
  • Follow-Through
  • Draw
  • Shot Cadence

Required equipment

  • Pistol
  • 3 Pistol Magazines
  • 350 Pistol Rounds
  • Holster
  • 1+ Magazine Pouch
  • Eye & Ear Protection
Training Targets
RDS Pistol IntroPistol

RDS Pistol Intro

1 day · 8 hrs$300/person

With an emphasis on red-dot-sight pistol competency, this course gives the shooter the fundamentals and mindset to perform at a high level on demand across many conditions and scenarios.

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • Safety
  • Familiarization
  • Maintenance
  • Grip
  • Stance
  • Accuracy
  • Zero
  • Draw / Presentations
  • Speed
  • Multiple Threats
  • Malfunctions / Down Optic
  • Mindset

Required equipment

  • Serviceable Pistol
  • 3+ Pistol Magazines
  • Magazine Pouches
  • 500 Pistol Rounds
  • Eye & Ear Protection
  • Serviceable Holster
RDS Pistol Intro – Law EnforcementPistolLE

RDS Pistol Intro – Law Enforcement

16 hrs$300/person

The law-enforcement version of RDS Pistol Intro, expanded to 16 hours to add positions, reloads, adverse weather, shooting on the move and low-light work with a red-dot duty pistol.

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • Safety
  • Familiarization
  • Maintenance
  • Grip
  • Stance
  • Accuracy
  • Zero
  • Draw / Presentations
  • Speed
  • Positions
  • Multiple Threats
  • Reloads
  • Malfunctions / Down Optic
  • Adverse Weather
  • Shooting on the Move
  • Low Light
  • Mindset

Required equipment

  • Serviceable Pistol
  • 3+ Pistol Magazines
  • Magazine Pouches
  • 1000 Pistol Rounds
  • Eye & Ear Protection
  • Serviceable Holster
2-Day PistolPistol

2-Day Pistol

2 days · 9–10 hrs/day$600/person

Emphasizing pistol competency, this course builds the fundamentals and mindset to perform on demand, from grip and stance through barricades, multiple threats and shooting on the move.

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • Safety
  • Familiarization
  • Grip
  • Stance
  • Accuracy
  • Speed
  • Positions
  • Barricades
  • Multiple Threats
  • Reloads
  • Malfunctions
  • Shooting on the Move
  • Mindset

Required equipment

  • Serviceable Pistol
  • 3+ Pistol Magazines
  • Magazine Pouches
  • 600 Pistol Rounds
  • Eye & Ear Protection
  • Serviceable Holster
Rifle & Pistol Standards (PDF)
2-Day RifleRifle

2-Day Rifle

2 days · 9–10 hrs/day$600/person

Emphasizing rifle competency, this course builds the fundamentals and mindset to perform at a high level on demand — zeros, positions, barricades, transitions, malfunctions and movement.

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • Weapon Zeros
  • Safety
  • Familiarization
  • Accuracy
  • Speed
  • Positions
  • Barricades
  • Multiple Threats
  • Reloads
  • Malfunctions
  • Shooting on the Move
  • Mindset

Required equipment

  • Rifle & Sling
  • Serviceable Pistol & Holster
  • 3 Rifle Mags + Pouches
  • 2 Pistol Mags + Pouches
  • 750 Rifle / 100 Pistol Rounds
  • Eye & Ear Protection
Rifle & Pistol Standards (PDF)
Performance Gun Fighting Mod 1Rifle + Pistol

2-Day Performance Gun Fighting – Mod 1

2 days · 9–10 hrs/day$600/person

For shooters with solid marksmanship fundamentals and strong weapons handling. Participants learn high-performance skills and practice techniques to perform successfully in firearm engagements with rifle and pistol.

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • Weapon Zeros
  • Safety
  • Grip
  • Stance
  • Accuracy
  • Speed
  • Positions
  • Multiple Threats
  • Reloads
  • Malfunctions
  • Shooting on the Move
  • Mindset

Required equipment

  • Rifle & Sling
  • Serviceable Pistol & Holster
  • 3 Rifle Mags + Pouches
  • 3 Pistol Mags + Pouches
  • 550 Rifle / 500 Pistol Rounds
  • Eye & Ear Protection
Rifle & Pistol Standards (PDF)
Performance Gun Fighting Mod 2Rifle + Pistol

2-Day Performance Gun Fighting – Mod 2

2 days · 9–10 hrs/day$600/person

A fast-paced follow-up to Mod 1 that takes participants to a higher level through advanced drills, non-traditional positions and one-handed shooting and manipulations. A prior basic pistol and rifle course is required (experienced applicants considered case by case).

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • Weapon Zeros
  • Safety
  • Grip
  • Stance
  • Accuracy
  • Speed
  • Non-Traditional Positions
  • Multiple Threats
  • Reloads
  • Malfunctions
  • Shooting on the Move
  • Barricades
  • One-Handed Shooting
  • One-Handed Manipulations
  • Mindset

Required equipment

  • Rifle & Sling
  • Serviceable Pistol & Holster
  • 3 Rifle Mags + Pouches
  • 3 Pistol Mags + Pouches
  • 550 Rifle / 500 Pistol Rounds
  • Eye & Ear Protection
Rifle & Pistol Standards (PDF)
5-Day Performance Gun FightingRifle + Pistol

5-Day Performance Gun Fighting

5 days · 9–10 hrs/day$1,200/person

An immersive week of rifle and pistol work designed to give the shooter the fundamentals and mindset to perform at a high level on demand in many conditions and scenarios.

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • Weapon Zeros
  • Safety
  • Familiarization
  • Grip
  • Stance
  • Accuracy
  • Speed
  • Positions
  • Barricades
  • Multiple Threats
  • Reloads
  • Malfunctions
  • Shooting on the Move
  • Mindset

Required equipment

  • Rifle & Sling
  • Serviceable Pistol & Holster
  • 3 Rifle Mags + Pouches
  • 3 Pistol Mags + Pouches
  • 1700 Rifle / 500 Pistol Rounds
  • Eye & Ear Protection
2-Day Room ClearingCQB

2-Day Room Clearing

2 days · 9–10 hrs/day$850/person

An introduction to the principles and techniques of room clearing for law enforcement and responsible citizens, using UTM force-on-force equipment. The principles carry over well beyond home-defense scenarios.

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • Mindset
  • Mission Purpose
  • Tactics for Given Situations
  • 1 & 2 Person Clearing
  • Defensive Positions
  • Low Light Tactics

Preferred equipment

  • AR15-style Rifle
  • Weapon-Mounted Light
  • Rifle Sling
  • Clear Eye Protection
  • Long-Sleeve Shirt
  • Gloves

Minimum acceptable

  • Glock pistol (rentals available with prior notice)
  • Hand-held flashlight

Provided

  • UTM rifle bolts / pistol slides, all UTM ammunition, and force-on-force protective gear
2-Officer Response to Active ShooterCQBLE

2-Officer Response to Active Shooter

Contact for scheduling

The basic building block of CQB and a valid tactic for emergencies like an active shooter or routine building searches. Two-officer training deepens understanding of CQB principles and delivers more repetitions, preparing officers to respond with minimal resources and to integrate into larger teams.

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Hostage RescueSWATLE

Hostage Rescue

5 days$1,200/person

The most complicated, high-risk SWAT mission — and the least executed. This 5-day course for tactical team members combines range training, Simunitions and live-fire CQB in a shoot house to prepare each officer to be a successful member of a hostage rescue entry team.

Topics

Topics

  • High Performance Shooting
  • Individual CQB Skills
  • Team Movement
  • Multi-Team / Multi Breach Point Operations
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High Risk Search WarrantsSWATLE

High Risk Search Warrants

3 days · 24 hrs$650/person$900 with equipment rental

Hostage rescue tactics have long been used to serve high-risk warrants, exposing SWAT officers to unnecessary risk. This course teaches a proven, more measured approach that balances securing the location with Priority of Life standards and CQB principles, through practical exercises and force-on-force scenarios.

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • Mindset
  • Mission Purpose
  • Mission Planning
  • Outer Threshold Tactics
  • Room Entry Tactics
  • Multiple Entry Points
  • Link Ups
  • Firearms Manipulation
  • Low Light Tactics

Required equipment

  • AR15-style Rifle, FoF-capable
  • Weapon-Mounted Light
  • Rifle Sling
  • Pistol w/ Magazines
  • Full Tactical Gear
  • Clear Eye Protection
  • Long-Sleeve Shirt & Gloves
  • 250 Marking Cartridges
  • 100 Rifle / 50 Pistol Live Rounds

Marking cartridge conversions and ammo available for rent or purchase if needed.

Training Targets
Direct Action Sniper Level 1PrecisionLE

Direct Action Sniper – Level 1

3 days · 40 hrs$750/person

Run with Ridgeline for officers designated by their agency to deliver precision fire or tactical reconnaissance during critical incidents. Develops the fundamentals of the multi-mission skill set required of today's law enforcement marksman.

Required equipment

Required equipment

  • Precision scoped rifle, 1 MOA or better (min .223)
  • Scope with external elevation/windage adjustments (mil reticle preferred)
  • Bipod & rear bag (available)
  • 600 rds match-grade ammo, same lot (available)
  • Rifle cleaning gear, binoculars, notebook, pack
  • Optional: spotting scope, rangefinder, Kestrel/ballistic solver
Event OverwatchPrecisionLE

Ridgeline Defense – LE Event Overwatch

Active LE only$750/person

A mission-driven program for LE snipers and LPVO-equipped patrol officers providing armed overwatch and threat interdiction at public events, tactical operations and high-risk details — from glassing a crowd to engaging threats in seconds.

Training blocks & requirements

Core training blocks

  • Marksmanship Fundamentals Refresher
  • Supported Alternate Positions
  • Rapid Engagement Techniques
  • High Angle Shooting
  • Observation Techniques
  • Overwatch Mission Planning

Student requirements

  • Active law enforcement
  • Duty weapon with LPVO or precision optic
  • 400 rounds duty/match ammo
  • Standard field gear & comms equipment
LE DM/SPRPrecisionLE

LE DM/SPR

2 days · 20 hrs$600/person

Presented with Ridgeline for shooters running the SPR platform (5.56/7.62). Battle-proven in Iraq, the DM/SPR concept lets the shooter transition seamlessly from close-range to precision engagements out to 600m — a true force multiplier for the LE precision rifle.

Topics & equipment

Topics

  • SPR History & Employment
  • Rifle Setup / Fitting
  • Angular Units of Measure
  • Range Estimation
  • Wind Reading
  • Scope Theory
  • Marksmanship Fundamentals
  • Establishing a Zero
  • Data Collection 0–600m
  • Alternate Positions
  • Weapon Manipulations
  • Multiple Shots/Targets
  • Shooting on the Move
  • Cover / Improvised Positions
  • Low Light
  • Scenario Engagements
  • Qualification CoF

Required equipment

  • Duty pistol
  • Carbine 5.56/7.62, <2 MOA to 600m
  • Magnified optic (MIL preferred, ACOG OK)
  • 800 rifle / 100 pistol rounds
  • Sling (2-pt recommended) & bipod
  • Individual kit, eye/ear protection, weather-appropriate clothing, notebook
Training Targets
Varsity SPRPrecision

Varsity SPR

2 days · max 12 students$500/person

Prior students only — not a foundational course. Day 1 is an accelerated Gunfighter Mod 2 run with SPRs and pistols at CQC speed; Day 2 hands off to Ridgeline for scored, application-based courses of fire. Extremely fast-paced; tuition is paid in full at registration.

Required equipment

Required equipment

  • Carbine w/ optic (1-6x minimum), offset RDS highly encouraged
  • 800 rifle / 250 pistol rounds (no match ammo required)
  • 4+ carbine mags, sling, bipod, rear bag
  • Pistol, holster & 3+ pistol mags
  • Belt/chest rig/plate carrier (2 pistol + 1 carbine mag min.)
  • Notebook
Winning an Armed EncounterSeminar

Winning an Armed Encounter Seminar

8 hrs

A detailed debrief of the officer-involved shooting in which Jared Reston was shot seven times and returned fire, killing the suspect — plus the threats facing law enforcement today and what we can do to win these encounters.

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Register and pay online through our store, or download the student application.

Media Articles & Videos

Will to Win: Jared Reston

Sep 22, 2011

I Survived: Officer Jared Reston

Nov 4, 2010

The Reston Group

Jul 31, 2011

Articles

Five Keys to Winning Gunfights

www.policeone.com · Jan 16, 2013

Gang Detective Jared Reston knows something about winning gunfights. In a dozen years with the Jacksonville (Fla.) Sheriff's Office, he has killed three suspects who tried to murder him. Eight other times, he's been part of a SWAT team that ended life-threatening encounters with deadly force.

Five MORE Keys to Winning Gunfights

www.policeone.com · Feb 20, 2013

Based on the presentation "Winning an Armed Encounter," given at the Illinois Tactical Officers Association's 25th annual conference by Det. Jared Reston, lead SWAT firearms instructor for the Jacksonville (Fla.) SO.

Trainer Bios Background and Experience

Jared Reston

Jared Reston

Founder & Lead Instructor

Jared retired from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office after 20 years of service, 17 of them on the full-time SWAT team. He was also assigned as a Detective in the Department of Homeland Security/Gang Investigations Unit, and served as assistant team leader and lead firearms instructor for the SWAT team. Jared has been involved in the successful resolution of over one thousand S.W.A.T. missions, including several lethal force incidents.

For his actions in a January 2008 shooting, he was awarded:

  • The President of the United States "Medal of Valor"
  • American Police Hall of Fame's "National Police Officer of the Year"
  • Fraternal Order of Police's "Florida Police Officer of the Year"
  • State of Florida's "Law Enforcement Officer of the Year"

Jared has trained with, and been trained by, some of the finest firearms and tactics instructors in the country. His goal is to use his training and experience to give Armed Professionals the tools to successfully resolve their own critical incidents.

After retirement, Jared joined Safariland as the N. Florida / S. Georgia account manager, continuing his service to law enforcement by bringing them the very best equipment.

Store & Contact

Contact Us

For course information and scheduling, including agency and private training, please contact us:

jreston@restongrouptraining.com
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