Tip of Spear: Professional Protection Education

09/29/2026

Upcoming classes 🚨

In-person Alberta Basic Security Training, Defensive Tactics - PPCT (control tactics, handcuffing, and baton), Canadian Fi****ms Safety Training, and Krav Maga Self Defence.

Training from industry experts who are passionate about seeing you successful, confident, and safe!

09/26/2026

The Alberta First Responders Career Fair is in full swing! Our training partners Sean and Aaron of Control Concepts Canada have joined us (thank you!) and we have been busy answering lots of questions about security and enforcement career training and career paths!

09/23/2026

Highlights from Tuesday's Tactical First Aid course, delivered by our first aid training partner and founder of CCEMS, Greg Clarkes!

Greg combines extensive knowledge and real-world experience with an engaging, hands-on instructional style that keeps participants involved throughout the day. This group loved the training and took away a wealth of practical knowledge and skills!

This course focuses on safe, effective Narcan administration, and treating massive bleeds - two of the deadliest medical emergencies we see today.

Greg brought tons of incredible equipment and materials for students to work with and practice on, and shared many stories and examples from his personal experience on the frontlines.

See link in the comments for more information on Tactical First Aid.

09/21/2026

Did you know that experience in the security industry opens doors to many other exciting careers? Check out our newest article to see where your licence can take you! 🚨 And, be sure to stop by the 2026 Alberta First Responders Career Fair Saturday September 26th!🚨 Link to more info in the comments.

09/02/2026

Join us at the 2026 Alberta First Responders Career Fair! We'll be there to answer questions and connect with Alberta's future first responders 🚨

08/27/2026

There’s still time to sign up! This security training program goes far beyond the basics. Once completed, you will leave with seven certifications and an extremely competitive skillset that can take you anywhere.

Follow their link, and get started! We hope to see you soon.

Secure a new career with Security Guard Certification through Rupertsland Institute and Tip of Spear: Professional Protection Education 🔐

Through this training you will receive certifications in:
> Alberta Basic Security Training
> Intermediate First Aid
> Healthcare CPR
> Stop the Bleed
> Emergency Response Certifications
> Tactical Communications and De-escalation
> Pressure Point and Control Tactics
And more!

Otipemisiwak Métis Government citizens in our Central region (Otipemisiwak Métis Government District 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11) can sign up for the training here: https://forms.office.com/r/Gr6F78NRJL

08/14/2026

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.

08/12/2026

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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08/06/2026

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