Tip of Spear: Professional Protection Education

A few shots from Handcuffing from PPCT this week 📸 Well done, everyone!

Next class: September 19-20. Learn more about PPCT handcuff and baton training and register at tipofspearsecuritytraining.ca.

Bill Girard appreciation post 👏

Bill is Tip of Spear's Fi****ms Subject Matter Expert and instructs both the Non-restricted and Restricted Canadian Fi****ms Safety.

Bill brings years of fi****ms, range, and instructional experience to Tip of Spear's programming. His lifelong interest in fi****ms led him into the industry in 2008 and we are lucky to have him on our instructional team!

Bill is frequently praised by students for his patience, knowledge, humour, and has a special talent for making the course material approachable and engaging. His goal is to help students leave the classroom with the confidence, understanding, and respect for safety needed to continue developing responsible fi****ms practices.

Next PAL and RPAL Training dates:
August 29/30
September 26/27

Register here: https://www.tipofspear.ca/fi****ms-safety-licensing

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Meet Sean Carter and Aaron McBride of Control Concepts Canada.

Tip of Spear is proud to partner with Control Concepts Canada to deliver instruction in Use-of-Force and Tactical Communications, De-escalation, and Safety Awareness.

Together, they also lead our Peace Officer Use-of-Force Recertification program, featuring an innovative hybrid system of learning designed to better serve current and aspiring Peace Officers across Alberta.
(see https://www.tipofspearpeaceofficer.ca/ for more info)

Sean Carter is the founder of Control Concepts Canada, and we are honored to have him as Tip of Spear's Head Use-of-Force Instructor. Sean brings decades of expertise in use of force training and curriculum design for police, peace officers, security and military professionals. Sean is a Certified Instructor Trainer with Human Factor Research Group - PPCT, Winning Mind Training, and International Instructor for Martial Blade Concepts and holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate.

Aaron McBride is a subject matter expert, facilitator, and instructor for Control Concepts Canada, with extensive experience instructing control tactics, officer safety, and professional skills development. He brings a unique multidisciplinary foundation, which enables him to deliver training that is not only physically effective but also grounded in psychological awareness and communication strategy.

When you train at Tip of Spear, you train with the experts.

Learn more about our full instructional team here: https://www.tipofspearsecuritytraining.ca/who-we-are

Ready to be in-demand?

Start with training for your security services worker licence at Tip of Spear with Alberta Basic Security Training or Alberta Investigator Training (or both!).

Get certified in PPCT Control Tactics, Handcuffing, and Baton, by use-of-force experts Control Concepts Canada. (August 8-12 and September 19-20)

Intermediate First Aid with Healthcare CPR *PLUS* Narcan Administration and Stop the Bleed gets you four certificates in two days and life-saving skills. (September 22-23).

Tactical Communications and De-escalation gives you the skillset and confidence to safely navigate and de-escalate challenging and potentially dangerous situations. (Sept 12-13).

Learn more and register for any or all of these sessions on our security website 👉
https://www.tipofspearsecuritytraining.ca/

Krav Maga self defence beginners classes are starting in September! Learn the essential skills necessary to stay safe in real life, not just on the mat. At the start of our beginner sessions, we will offer registration for a free/drop in opportunity to attend a class, to try it to see if it's a fit for you before making the 3 month commitment.

Sign up here 👉https://www.tipofspearkravmaga.ca/event-details/free-drop-in-try-it-introduction-to-krav-maga-sept-8-2026-tuesday-6pm-to-7pm

Your greatest tactical asset may not be what you think…

Physical skills can protect you, but trained situational awareness, communication skills, and de-escalation techniques will help prevent you from needing to use them.

Our Tactical Communications and De-Escalation training is designed by experts to give you that advantage. In this upcoming session, we break down exactly how to develop this edge:

🔹Safety First: Protect your personal safety and those in your duty of care with minimal use of force.
🔹Proactive Mindset: Master situational awareness so you can RESPOND to a threat, not just react. Know what to look for, when, and how.
🔹Scenario-based training: This isn’t just a classroom lecture. Build your working memory with realistic practice so you can think faster on your feet and make better judgment calls.
🔹Command Presence: Grow true confidence that people notice before you even start talking. This includes regulating your own stress responses, leaving your ego at the door, and tactical empathy.
🔹Step by Step: We show you the path to conflict resolution, how to navigate it, and how to wrap things up cleanly. And then you practice it.

Alberta employers want these exact skills because they are rare. You want them because you will stand above the crowd.

Learn more and register here 👉https://www.tipofspearsecuritytraining.ca/events/tactical-communications-de-escalation-sept-12-13-2026

Tactical Communications & De-escalation is developed and delivered by our training partners at Control Concepts Canada.

Looking to add advanced use-of-force certifications to your toolkit?
There's still time to register for our next PPCT course. Certify or Recertify in Control Tactics, Handcuffing, and Baton, August 8th - 12th.

Level up your skills, build up your resume, and add baton to your security licence.

Register here 👉https://www.tipofspearsecuritytraining.ca/events/defensive-tactics-ppct-with-baton-august-8-12-2026-sat-wed

This 5-day course covers:

-Use of Force Human Factors
-Control Principles
-Tactical Handcuffing
-Es**rt Position and Joint Lock Control
-Pressure Point Control Tactics
-Defensive Counters trikes
-Shoulder Pin Restraint System
-Impact Weapon / Collapsible Baton System
-Weapon Retention and Disarming

Our instructors are experts in use-of-force instruction and have decades of experience training law enforcement and military personnel, and lead our Peace Officer program here at Tip of Spear.

Prerequisites:
This is a specialized training. A current Peace Officer Appointment, Military, Security License OR employed with AGLC qualified (ie. Casino/Bar) required and must be shown to the instructor at the beginning of class.

There are 4 options for this course: Each day starts at 9am and ends at 5pm.

Schedule: We offer 4 flexible enrollment options for this course. Each training day run from 9:00 AM to 5 PM.

Secure your spot: https://www.tipofspearsecuritytraining.ca/events/defensive-tactics-ppct-with-baton-august-8-12-2026-sat-wed

You passed the Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST). You got your security licence. Now... why aren't you getting job callbacks? 🛑

The truth is, a licence technically makes you qualified, but an effective resume that showcases your skills and training is what gets you the interview.

Want to know how to build a professional security resume that stands out? Check out our ultimate step-by-step guide:

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Kathie Brooks Appreciation Post 👏 Check out this stellar Google review:

"I had an excellent experience with Tip of Spear. The training was professional, well-structured, and truly valuable. What stood out the most was my instructor, Kathie.

Kathie is an outstanding instructor, knowledgeable, patient, and very engaging. She doesn’t just teach the material, she makes sure you actually understand it and can apply it in real-life situations. Her life stories are priceless. I am thankful to have taken the in-person training 100%. I absolutely recommend Tip of Spear."

Thank you for your review, Peter!

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What does your body language say about you? Do you know how to make it work to your advantage?

Body language and positioning is a critical component of communicating effectively, especially for those on the frontlines. These skills are optimized through targeted training and realistic scenarios.

Join us for a two-day in-person Tactical Communications and De-escalation training, September 12-13.

How Security Guards Use Body Language Effectively in the Security Industry Discover how security guards master body language for effective communication. Learn how eye contact, non-verbal cues, and communication skills help security professionals provide top-notch security services and maintain safety.