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Ed Santos - Founder / Chief Instructor

Ed Santos is a Retired Army Officer, long-time competitive shooter, and shooting instructor. Ed is a combat veteran who while in the Army competed in shotgun and pistol competitions around the world. In addition, he was certified as a Department of Defense Master Level Instructor and taught military and civilian personnel in many locations around the world.

After retiring from the Army in 1994 Ed and Peggy moved to Coeur d'Alene where he continues to shoot for recreation and competition. Ed is a Certified Level 1 Reserve Deputy Sheriff in Kootenai County, Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, and an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor. Ed is a graduate of the Sure-Fire Institute holding a Certification as a Low Light Firearms Instructor. Ed is a graduate of the Steele Foundation's Executive/Dignitary Protection Agent's training program. He is a graduate of the Alameda County, (California) Sheriff's Executive/Dignitary Protection Driver Training School. He is certified by the CDT Non-Deadly Force Training Commission in the use of Non-Deadly Force Techniques. In addition, he is a Certified Range Safety Officer, Taser® Instructor, Narcotics Presumptive Testing (NIK) Instructor, Metal-Tec metal detection system Instructor, OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) Instructor, Kubaton/Mini-Baton Instructor, Civilian Emergency Response Team Instructor, and a member of the National Rifle Association's "National Range Technical Advisory Team".

Low-Light Shooting Specialty. Ed is the Author of "Rule The Night - Win The Fight" a practical guide to low-light shooting. This comprehensive and definitive book covers every aspect of surviving and dominating a low-light fight.

News/Announcement

Rule the Night - Win the Fight
A Practical Guide to Low-Light Gun Fighting
by Ed Santos
available for purchase
"Whether you are a law enforcement officer, military operator, armed professional or a person who has a desire to function in a low-light environment at a higher level than you ever thought possible, this book is a must have."

Tactical Services Group is the Exclusive Law Enforcement Distributor for eXtreme low-light equipment