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Ron LaPedis

Private Industry and Public Safety

Ron LaPedis works with Saber Tactics, a law enforcement and civilian training organization. He also volunteers with Bayprofs, an all-volunteer non-profit training group dedicated to advancing firearms safety and knowledge in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ron holds instructor ratings from NRA, USCCA and California POST, and is a uniformed first responder.

LATEST ARTICLES
Rangemaster Sgt. David Weidner and his staff at the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office run bi-monthly, two-day train-the-trainer classes for other agencies
The tools, techniques and emotional connection to both that a good sniper brings to the game
Virtual simulators with de-escalation scenarios where officers must “talk down” a potentially violent suspect can greatly enhance new recruits’ verbal de-escalation skills
We review tactical communications, concussion protection, RDS, storage solutions and much more
Here are more product reviews as I continue my journey around the more than 13 miles of exhibits at SHOT Show
Duty gun cameras, dry fire training, CQB in a box and much more
Check out this drone control center, a locking magazine and a dual-wavelength rifle sight. Plus: 5.11’s bag designed to carry all your stuff
Take a quick trip with us to view some of the newest firearms, gear and gadgets that will be on display at SHOT Show
A battle belt needs to hold everything in its place so that a trained response leads to the right tool without thinking
While passive generic or custom in-ear plugs are available, they may inhibit situational awareness, possibly putting you in harm’s way