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Las Vegas, NV – January 2026 — T4E (Training for Engagement) - a leader in force-on-force training solutions for law enforcement, military, and professional security teams - will be attending SHOT Show 2026 at the Umarex Booth #12472.

Becoming a Field Training Officer (FTO) isn’t just a job — it’s a calling. In a recent article by Police1: A day in the life of an LAPD field training officer, dives into the critical lessons and training opportunities Officer Joe Cirrito, a 22-year Los Angeles Police Department veteran experiences.

Discover the T4E TX68 Shotgun—an advanced less-lethal .68-cal platform for law enforcement, security, and crowd control. Safe, accurate, and mission-ready.

T4E®, Training for Engagement, a leader in innovative paintball and tactical training equipment, announces the T4E TC 68 Caliber Rifle — an M4‑style training rifle engineered for professionals and scenario‑based training, is now available. The TC 68 delivers unmatched versatility, customizable performance and realistic handling in a rugged, tactical package designed to translate training directly to the field.

Duty pistols are changing. As agencies add pistol-mounted optics (PMOs) to patrol and special-unit pistols, training and qualification must evolve with them. Below is a practical, agency-ready approach that pairs policy, a simple training progression, and a cost model to help stretch training dollars without sacrificing realism or safety.

A new Police1 report, “Training to Survive,” sheds light on what many officers already know — training hours are limited, standards are inconsistent and preparation often falls short of what the job demands. The findings paint a clear picture: modern law enforcement needs more hands-on, ongoing and scenario-based training that mirrors the realities officers face every day.

T4E – Training for Engagement, a leading provider of reality-based training solutions for law enforcement, has partnered with Police1, the leading online resource for law enforcement news, training, and product information. This collaboration underscores the critical importance of continued training for officers and agencies nationwide.

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T4E® Joins Rails & Rescues as Gold Sponsor
Bringing High-Fidelity Force-on-Force Training to Durango, CO

Fort Smith, AR & Durango, CO – July 2025 — T4E® (Training for Engagement) is proud to announce its role as a Gold Sponsor for Rails & Rescues, an immersive tactical traini...

In the latest episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with T4E instructor Mike McCaslin to discuss the critical role of force-on-force training in self-defense preparation. This episode emphasizes the importance of dynamic, scenario-based training to enhance real-world defensive sk...

As National Police Week approaches, we at T4E (Training for Engagement) want to take a moment to recognize and honor the brave men and women who serve in law enforcement. From May 11-17, 2025, we celebrate their dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting and serving our communi...