Events
Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic | Pontiac, MI
On October 1st, 2026, in recognition of Active Threat Awareness Week™, A-Train Tactical, LLC was proud to provide complimentary Active Threat Awareness Training to the staff of the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic in Pontiac, Michigan.
Topics included:
• Best practices & lessons learned from real-world incidents
• Maintaining situational awareness
• Evaluating potential threats
• Developing a survival mindset
Participants then worked as a team to navigate through multiple discussion-based scenarios involving assaultive behavior, weapons on the premises, and an Active Shooter incident. Each scenario challenged the participants to evaluate evolving circumstances, discuss possible options, and make decisions based on the available information. Thank you to CEO Mary Lewis, Debbie Teasdle, R.N., and the staff of Michigan’s largest volunteer-driven free clinic for their commitment to the philosophy of Take Action, Be Prepared™
Active Threat Awareness Week™
Background: In 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched National Preparedness Month (NPM), which takes place every September. The goal of NPM is to help educate the public on how to prepare for emergencies by making plans, building emergency kits, and taking other preparedness measures. To place additional focus on maintaining situational awareness and developing a survival mindset, A-Train Tactical, LLC established the last seven days of September as Active Threat Awareness Week™.
The goal is to raise awareness by empowering individuals and organizations to take action and be better prepared for active threats.We invite businesses dedicated to providing public safety solutions to join us in making our communities safer. During Active Threat Awareness Week™, increase awareness and build working relationships by donating training, products, or services to an organization that can benefit. Share your experience with us, and we will highlight it below.
2026 Highlights:
The Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic in Pontiac, Michigan, was selected to receive complimentary Active Threat Awareness Training from A-Train Tactical as part of Active Threat Awareness Week™ 2026.
Oakland County Houses of Worship Active Assailant Response Training
On April 1st, 2026, my friend Larry and I joined more than 500 attendees at the Oakland Schools Conference Center in Waterford Township, Michigan, for the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Houses of Worship Active Assailant Response Training. Continuing to learn from subject-matter experts is an important part of improving our training and preparedness guidance.
What did I learn? I learned that as an Oakland County resident I can communicate discretely with 911 Dispatch during an emergency by texting to “911.” However, we need to remember to provide our location and other important details that can help first responders. Apparently not all counties have this capability. This was just one pro tip offered by Deputy Ryan "Double R" Roberts during the training. I would recommend this training to others who may want to learn more about keeping their house of worship safe.
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ASPP Leadership Conference
A-Train Tactical traveled to Houston, Texas to participate in the 2025 Active Shooter Prevention Project (ASPP) leadership conference. This three-day event was a great opportunity to learn from industry leaders while discussing important topics related to active threats. Focusing on a PREVENTION-first model is a key concept that will help us move toward our goal of #NEVERHERE. In addition to his role as Chairman, and nationally recognized active shooter/domestic terrorism expert, Chris Grollnek (pictured above) has been a great leader/mentor.
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IMRON Security and Safety Summit
A-Train Tactical traveled to Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, to attend the IMRON Security and Safety Summit. We met many industry leaders and learned more about physical security, cybersecurity, and how technology such as AI can be utilized to proactively identify behavior that is indicative of potential violence. A-Train Tactical also supported members of the Active Shooter Prevention Project (ASPP), LLC, who took part in the summit by giving the keynote address and participating in an interesting panel discussion.
Active Shooter Prevention Seminar
A-Train Tactical traveled to Columbia, Maryland to attend an Active Shooter Prevention Seminar hosted by MidPoint Technology Group at their new state-of-the-art facility. Chris Grollnek, the founder of the Active Shooter Prevention Project (ASPP), gave the keynote speech. After lunch, various experts associated with ASPP showcased their products and technology including AI-powered visual gun detection, gunshot detection, security glass laminate, ballistic doors, and more. ASPP leadership presented MidPoint with an award acknowledging their innovation and commitment to excellence.
Last Resort Firearms Training
May 2023 presented an opportunity to attend two separate training sessions taught by Lieutenant Colonel, US Army (Retired) Ed Monk. One session, "A Study of the Active Shooter & How to Minimize Victims," was developed for the public, " and the second session, "Critical Law Enforcement Lessons Learned from Active Shooter Attack" was developed for law enforcement officers. Mr. Monk is very knowledgeable and he provided detailed recaps of multiple active shooter incidents, best practices, and lessons learned. Ed focuses on the first 30 seconds of response and ways to help minimize the number of victims. I believe this is a very important topic for when prevention fails.
ISC West 2023
In March 2023, leaders from the Active Shooter Prevention Project (ASPP), LLC met in Las Vegas to participate in training and attend the International Security Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas. With over 30,000 security professionals, ISC West is the largest security industry trade show in the United States.
