LPD - Firearms Training

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Tactical firearms training for Lakeville police

Portable shoot house operations and drills

Hostage rescue training (HRT) protocols

Building clearing and team movement techniques

Officer safety and response to active threats

Areas of Interest (3)

  • Lakeville police department increases frequency of high-stress tactical training amid rising concern over ambushes.
  • The role of specialized portable shoot house technology in local law enforcement readiness.
  • Internal assessment of officer preparedness for active shooter scenarios in schools and banks.

Notable Quotes (3)

We use what's called a 45 90 45 technique that allows you to see and engage the target before they engage you.

— Ron Vinden
Tactical trainingExplaining room entry tactics.

It's very important with the ambushes on police officers these days.

— Ron Vinden
Officer safetyExplaining why the team drills are necessary.

That's to kind of get the blood pressure a little bit higher, put some stress on the officers to engage a target, but yet take their time and get that shot off.

— Ron Vinden
Training proceduresDescribing Hostage Rescue Training (HRT) methodology.

People (1)

Ron VindenPolice Officer and Firearms Instructor

Conducting tactical training for the city of Lakeville.

2 quotes

“We use what's called a 45 90 45 technique that allows you to see and engage the target before they engage you.”

Explaining tactical room entry techniques.

“It's very important with the ambushes on police officers these days.”

Explaining the necessity of frequent tactical training.

Places Mentioned

Lakeville

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Tactical training session occurring at the range
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LPD - Firearms Training - Lakeville Recorder