Professional Training Services Offered by FAST Response LLC

Real-World Expertise Delivered by Owner/Operator Al Schultz

At FAST Response LLC, we provide elite-level training based on decades of operational experience in law enforcement, military service, and tactical operations. Owner/Operator Al Schultz has served as a U.S. Marine, SWAT Team Leader, DEA Task Force Officer, and Certified Instructor in multiple high-risk disciplines. All instruction is grounded in real-world application, certified standards, and can be tailored to individuals, groups, or organizations.

Personal Defense & Control Tactics Training

Al Schultz is a Master Control & Defensive Tactics Instructor certified through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC). His specialized certifications include:

• Controlled FORCE Level 1 & Level 2 Instructor

  • Mechanical Advantage Subject Control

  • Reactionary Defense against sudden attacks

• Specialized Instructor Certifications:

  • Ground Survival (defense when taken to the ground)

  • Impact Weapons (baton, asp, billy club)

  • OC Spray (Pepper Spray) use and deployment

  • Firearms Retention & Disarming techniques

Clients Served:

• Private citizens (including women’s self-defense)

• School Resource Officers

• Private Security Personnel

• Military Units

• College Campus Security

• Municipal employees (e.g., parking/code enforcement)

Situational Awareness Training is also available, teaching civilians and employees how to stay alert and prevent victimization in vulnerable locations like parking lots, ATMs, and their homes.

All courses are customized to your needs, whether for private instruction, workplace group training, or professional agency development.

Practical Handgun Training

With decades of operational firearms experience, Al Schultz delivers expert instruction covering every facet of safe and effective handgun use.

Instructor Experience:

• U.S. Marine Corps

• SWAT Team Leader & Firearms Instructor

• DEA Fugitive Task Force Officer

• Special Investigations Unit (tracking and apprehending violent offenders)

Course Topics:

• Safe storage & handling

• Concealed carry fundamentals

• Holster and equipment selection

• Firearms retention in a struggle

• Shooting accuracy & marksmanship

• Maintenance & reliability testing

Instruction is available one-on-one or in group settings, ideal for civilians, law enforcement, or private security professionals.

Precision Marksman (Rifle/Sniper) Training

Al Schultz is a Certified Law Enforcement Sniper Instructor with extensive military and SWAT sniper experience. His background includes:

• Qualified Rifle and Pistol Expert – U.S. Marine Corps

• Sniper Team Leader – Municipal SWAT

• Instructor certified through:

  • Washington State Tactical Officers Association (WSTOA)

  • National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)

  • Tap-Rack Tactical, Center Mass Inc., and Police Training Consultants LLC

Course Options:

• Precision rifle marksmanship

• Positional shooting

• Camouflage & concealment techniques

• “Hide” creation and movement

• Equipment tuning, reliability, and accuracy testing

• Sniper/Observer coordination and mission planning

Training is highly customizable for individual marksmen or team-based tactical sniper operations.

Patrol Procedures & Advanced Tactical Operations

Al Schultz has completed advanced certifications in SWAT Command, Tactical Vehicle Rescue, and Rural Tracking Operations, and has operational experience including:

• Manhunt Operations (e.g., search for the Mt. Rainier shooter)

• High Angle Tactical Operations

  • Certified Rappel Master

  • Use of distraction devices while rappelling

  • Bang poles, port & cover while on rope

• Maritime Security Operations

  • Armed incidents on ferries, private vessels, and cruise ships

  • Boarding tactics and hostage response on water

• Federal Training Certifications:

  • National Tactical Officers Association (Advanced Tactics & SWAT)

  • DEA (Domestic Drug Interdiction, Tactical Entry)

  • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)

Available Topics Include:

• Active threat/active shooter response

• Tactical room clearing and structure searching

• Barricade and hostage scenarios

• Breach and delay tactics

• Tactical team coordination for private or public agencies

Ideal for:

• Tactical law enforcement teams

• Private security companies

• Military units

• Government agencies

• Organizations seeking workplace violence or active threat response training

Why Train With FAST Response LLC?

With Al Schultz, you’re not getting theory—you’re getting real-world experience from the front lines of military, law enforcement, and tactical operations. Training is:

• Certified and based on federal and state standards

• Adaptable to your organization’s mission and risk profile

• Delivered by an expert with proven credentials in high-risk environments

Contact us today to discuss a personalized training plan that suits your operational needs, schedule, and level of experience.