Training Director
Max Joseph
Founder and training director of Direct Action Group — Special Operations and training non-stop since 1990.
Los Angeles Area · VIP / PSD
Executive Protection Training
5-day executive protection / VIP / PSD training near Los Angeles at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa — range work, classroom doctrine, motorcade procedures, and a multi-venue final training exercise. Los Angeles overview →
Full
All Tactics Courses
Instructor
Nov 17, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 · Burro Canyon Shooting Park, 22100 E Fork Rd, Azusa, CA 91702 · FULL
Course Objective
What You’ll Train
- Extensive Live Fire Counter Attack Drills
- Organization of a Protective Detail
- Walking Drills
- Close Protection Drills
- Advance Work
- Explosive Device Recognition
- Overseas Travel
- Travel Security
- Estate / Compound Security
- Motorcade Procedures
- Embuss / Debuss Procedures
- Vehicle Drills
- Counter Ambush Drills
- Final Training Exercise
Equipment Requirements
What To Bring
- Handgun & holster
- 3 Magazines minimum
- Ammunitions – 500 rounds
- BDU’S or other normal dress for the range
- Concealment Garment (Like BDU Top)
- Concealment Holster (recommended)
- Body armor
- One suit & tie or sports coat & slacks with tie (For FTX)
- Flashlight
- Handcuffs
- Folding knife
- Eye / Ear Protection
- Recommended but not required – Laptop / GPS
- Hydration
- Snacks / Lunch