David Blalock

With over three decades of experience in law enforcement and the private sector, David offers deep expertise in security operations, executive protection, school safety, police tactics, and tactical training for elite military and law enforcement units.

As the former Director of Law Enforcement Training for a prominent organization, David designed and executed comprehensive tactical programs for units such as the FBI, Secret Service, U.S. Marshals, and local law enforcement. His training covered areas including tactical driving, firearms, executive protection, close-quarter combat, surveillance, psychological operations, and crisis response. He holds certifications in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and as an instructor in Active Shooter Response (ALERRT) Training, among others.

David is passionate about improving school safety and equipping law enforcement professionals with the tools and training necessary to prepare them for real-world challenges, ensuring both safety and operational success.

blalock@toagroup.us

Testimonials

  • "David was amazing. Good instructor and fun to learn from. Also, I liked how he demonstrated the driving. Some people talk and don't show their skill. He did both!

    5th SFG

  • "David did an outstanding job of not only teaching but flexing the course to our needs and skill levels."

    5th SFG

  • "The driving instruction from David was exceptional. I would gladly come back just to train under him."

    Isaiah

  • "Best course I've taken in my 15 years of service. David was one of the best instructors. He explained everything in simple detail. He was patient if it was your first time doing the obstacle course. Very professional. Every way he taught I understood right away."

    White House Transportation Agency

  • "David is a great instructor. Enjoyed the ability to test the limits and test new capabilities."

    5th SFG

  • "David was a phenomenal instructor and was able to understand and be understood by this group of students very well. Understood our operational needs."

    1st SFG

  • "David is great! Calm demeanor with humble lessons/example. Truly appreciate the professionalism of instructors, their calmness and terrific sense of humor."

    SOCOM

  • "David was phenomenal. He is great - good instructor with a good demeanor. Recommend he teaches all courses dealing with higher skilled individuals."

    3rd OSG

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“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.”

-Ambrose Redmoon