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Hilton Yam Hilton Yam is a full time law enforcement officer in the South Florida region. He is assigned full time to firearms training and SWAT. His law enforcement experience includes extensive work in the area of violent crimes, to include bank robberies and fugitives. Hilton is the lead firearms instructor for his SWAT team, and is also responsible for RDT&E of team equipment and weapon systems. Hilton's custom 1911 work has garnered him press in the August 2003 issue of Combat Handguns, and more recently, the cover feature of the December 2004 issue of SWAT Magazine. Hilton has over a decade of experience in Kenpo Karate, Kali/Escrima/Arnis, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and a number of other martial arts. He holds instructor ratings in Kenpo Karate and Dog Brothers Martial Arts full contact stick fighting.
Tim Lau Corporal Tim Lau is a full time law enforcement officer with a municipal department in Los Angeles County, CA, serving as a night shift Patrolman, Field Training Officer, Department Rangemaster, and Armorer. A former instructor at the Gunsite Academy, he is currently an instructor for EAG General Enterprises, Inc. and Force Options Institute, with instructor certifications from FBI, NRA, SureFire, Simunitions, CA POST, and teaches Edged Weapons Defense, Pistol, Carbine, Shotgun and Submachine Gun. In addition, Tim has over a decade of martial arts experience to include, Aikido, Kali/Escrima/Arnis, Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Silat. 

 

Moderators & Senior Contributors

Rob Haught

Rob Haught is a veteran law enforcement officer with nearly 20 years experience as a Patrol Officer, Chief of Police and Chief Deputy Sheriff in West Virginia. An accomplished competitve shooter with numerous National, Regional and State championships under his belt. Rob is a respected instructor for Federal, State and Local LE agencies. While best known as an innovative tactical shotgun instructor, Rob also offers programs in handgun, sub machinegun and carbine and is a consultant to the firearms industry and corporate security. Rob moderates the Tactical Training forum.
Scott Reitz Scott Reitz, co-founder of International Tactical Training Seminars, is a 28 year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department. He has spent 22 years in the elite Metropolitan Division, with over a decade as an operator and instructor for "D" Platoon (SWAT). He is currently the primary firearms instructor for the Metropolitan Division and responsible for all in-service training for the department. Scott has also served as an adjunct instructor for the Department of Energy SRT team in New Mexico. In addition, Scott is a qualified expert witness in police defense cases, and is an lecturer and consultant to various law firms, the DA's office, and the US Government. Scott moderates the ITTS Training Forum.
Ben Lenett Ben Lenett currently serves as the Director of Law Enforcement Programs at Eagle Industries, an industry leader in the area of tactical nylon products. Ben is a retired law enforcement officer from a Northern Arizona agency, formerly assigned as a Patrol Deputy. He is an AZ POST certified instructor, involved in both Firearms and Less-Lethal Instruction. In addition to his departmental duties as an agency armorer, Ben was involved with the testing and procurement of both ballistic protection and load bearing equipment for multiple area SWAT units. Ben is also a Staff Instructor at the Gunsite Academy and EAG General Enterprises, Inc. teaching Pistol, Carbine, and Shotgun. Additionally, Ben has a significant experience in several different styles of martial arts and unarmed combatives.
Randy Cain Randy Cain is a lifelong shooter and hunter. Growing up in rural Tennessee in the 1950's and 60's, he roamed the fields and woods, gun in hand, alone and unsupervised even as a young child. He has a background that includes 25 years seriously involved in tactical firearms training, and over 30 years in traditional oriental martial arts. He has served as a police officer and has experience in patrol, training, and SWAT. Randy's company, Cumberland Tactics, Inc. offers various firearms classes throughout the United States. He holds adjunct status at Gunsite where he serves as Rangemaster for pistol, rifle, carbine, and shotgun. He is a nationally known and respected instructor. Randy moderates the General Tactical forum.
Jeff Gonzales U.S. Navy SEAL and modern warfare professional, Jeff Gonzales currently serves as Director of Training for Trident Concepts, LLC. Jeff was a decorated and respected U.S. Navy SEAL serving as an operator and trainer who participated in numerous combat operations throughout the world and was responsible for increasing the operational effectiveness within the community. His goal is to provide clients with a full spectrum of weapons and tactics training necessary to address the challenging needs of modern warfare and personal defense. He is a published author and frequent presenter at industry trade shows/events.
Brett McQueen Brett is a co-founder of International Tactical Training Seminars and an FBI certified law enforcement firearms instructor. She is a firearms instructor whose clients include ATF SRT, US Navy SEALS, FBI, DEA, INS, and thousands of civilian, law enforcement and military personnel. Brett is a multiple graduate of Gunsite, Thunder Ranch, and Yavapai Firearms Academy. She is a technical advisor and firearms instructor for various TV and Film projects. Brett co-moderates the ITTS Training forum.

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