elk river training center

What elk river training center does

Elk River Training Center is a tactical training facility in Pelham, Tennessee, operated as part of Gladius Tactical's multi-location training network. Gladius Tactical is a private, founder-led firearms and tactical training company headquartered in Encino, California, with three physical locations: an 80-acre Los Angeles complex (Encino/Van Nuys with a range in Piru), a San Diego site, and the Elk River facility in Tennessee. The company's core offering is in-person tactical instruction rather than a technology platform — there is no proprietary software stack, AI/ML capability, or digital product disclosed. Value delivery is built around physical facilities, scenario-based ranges, and instructor-led courses.

Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time course tuition across four product lines: firearms training (TAC 1-4 pistol courses and Carbine 1-2 carbine courses, $149-$250), medical certifications (CPR/AHA at $100 and TECC at $1,100), specialized credentialing (California BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit at $535), and vehicle operations (EVOC at $1,575). Member discounts are available. Courses are marketed directly to consumers via the Gladius Tactical website, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, with enrollment processed through the Corsizio third-party registration platform. The company also sells tactical equipment through an online store and an on-site retail location at Elk River, plus a corporate training vertical targeting businesses and executive protection teams.

The customer base is horizontal: individual civilians (novice to advanced), security professionals (security guards, bodyguards, executive protection agents needing BSIS permits), law enforcement personnel, and corporate clients. Instruction is delivered by a small named faculty with elite credentials — Israeli Air Force Commando/Tier 1 operator (CEO Oded Krashinsky), Israeli Navy SEAL, retired FBI agent, retired CIA agent, and US Marines and law enforcement NCOs. Nationally recognized certifications from NAEMT (TECC) and the American Heart Association (CPR/AED/First Aid) are issued in-house. No funding rounds, revenue figures, headcount totals, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

elk river training center

Legal name

Elk River Training Center

Website

https://elkrivertrainingcenter.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Elk River Training Center, operated by Gladius Tactical, is a multi-location tactical training provider offering firearms, executive protection, medical certification, and vehicle operations courses. It serves civilians, law enforcement, and security professionals across California and Tennessee, led by ex-special operations instructors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Firearms and Security Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms, Range Safety & Less-Lethal Weapons Training (EDAOAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Armed Security & Firearms Training & Qualification (BPAKAOAB), Law Enforcement / Military / Security Defensive Tactics Training (HSADADAI), Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC)

Keywords

• Firearms training
• Tactical training
• Executive protection
• Tactical medical care
• Security driving

Headquarters

HQ city

Pelham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Firearms Training Courses: The company generates revenue through tuition fees for various firearms training courses including beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Courses cover pistol, carbine, and tactical shooting skills. Pricing varies by course complexity with standard and member discounted rates available.
2. Medical Training Courses: Revenue is generated from medical training programs including CPR/AED/First Aid certification and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) courses. These courses offer nationally recognized certifications.
3. Specialized Certification Programs: The company offers specialized certification programs such as the California BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit and Executive Protection courses that command premium pricing.
4. Vehicle Operations Training: Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) provides specialized driving training for security professionals, executive drivers, and protection teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elk River Training Center is a tactical training facility in Pelham, Tennessee operated by Gladius Tactical that delivers in-person firearms training (pistol and carbine), executive protection, emergency medical (CPR/AHA and TECC/NAEMT), and emergency vehicle operation courses to civilians, security professionals, and law enforcement. Courses are taught by ex-special operations, retired FBI/CIA, and former military instructors using tactical shooting ranges and simulated urban environments, and produce nationally recognized certifications.

Product overview

Elk River Training Center (operated by Gladius Tactical) is a multi-location tactical training platform offering firearms training, executive protection courses, medical training, and corporate security programs. The core offerings include pistol courses (TAC 1-4), carbine courses (Basic and Advanced), medical certifications (CPR/AHA and TECC), and specialized programs like EVOC and BSIS firearms permits. Training is delivered at three locations: Gladius Tactical at 80 Acre Los Angeles, Gladius Tactical San Diego, and the Elk River facility in Tennessee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Firearms Training Tactical firearms training programs covering pistol and carbine courses from beginner through advanced levels, delivered in person by ex-special operations veterans and executive protection specialists.
• Executive Protection Courses Training programs for individuals pursuing careers in executive protection and professional security, covering tactical skills and protective services.
• Medical Training Courses Emergency medical training including CPR/AHA certification and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) courses for first responders in tactical environments.
• Corporate Training Customized security training programs delivered to corporate clients and organizations for their security personnel and executive protection teams.
• TAC 1 – Basic Pistol Course Entry-level pistol training for novice gun owners covering fundamental firearms safety and operation.
• TAC 2 – Intermediate Pistol Course Intermediate-level pistol training building on basic skills for shooters with prior experience.
• TAC 3 – Concealed Carry Fundamentals Training for concealed carry permit holders covering draw techniques, situational awareness, and defensive shooting.
• TAC 4 – Combat Handgun Fundamentals Advanced defensive handgun training for intermediate to advanced shooters, covering combat marksmanship and multiple target engagement.
• Carbine 1 – Basic Carbine Entry-level carbine/rifle training covering basic weapon operation, handling, and zeroing techniques.
• Carbine 2 – Advanced Carbine Intermediate carbine course focused on weapon proficiency, tactical applications, and advanced shooting positions.
• CPR, AED & First Aid Certification American Heart Association certified training in CPR, AED use, and first aid for security professionals and first responders.
• Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) NAEMT-certified tactical medical training covering direct/indirect threat care and evacuation procedures for civilian tactical environments.
• Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) Two-day defensive driving program for professional security drivers and executive protection specialists.
• California BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit Two-day California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services certified firearms permit course with classroom and range components required for California security guards.
• Tactical Equipment Tactical gear and equipment available for purchase, with items selected for affordability and durability, including via the Gladius Tactical online store and the on-site store at Elk River Training Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of students have completed courses and gained confidence and knowledge to be technically and tactically proficient

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGladius Tactical instructors are certified by NAEMT to deliver the Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course. Students receive NAEMT 4-year certification upon completion. This partnership provides nationally recognized medical training credentials.
• American Heart Association (AHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGladius Tactical offers CPR, AED, and First Aid certification courses with American Heart Association instructors. Students receive AHA certification upon successful completion of training and testing.
• Gladius Tactical Store at Elk River Training CenterminorOthersThe Gladius Tactical store operates at the Elk River Training Center location, providing tactical equipment and gear to training attendees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rangemaster (Tom Givens): Rangemaster offers instructor-led defensive pistol, carbine, and instructor-certification courses in Tennessee, targeting civilian and security professionals in the same market segment as Gladius Tactical's intermediate-to-advanced training.
• SIG Sauer Academy: SIG Sauer Academy delivers tactical pistol, carbine, and precision rifle courses at a New Hampshire training facility, overlapping directly with Gladius Tactical's firearms and tactical course offerings and target student profile.
• Centrifuge Training: Centrifuge Training combines tactical firearms with TECC/tactical medical courses led by experienced operators, closely paralleling Gladius Tactical's combined firearms-plus-medical curriculum and certification partnerships.
• Gunsite Academy: Gunsite is one of the most recognized civilian firearms training academies in the U.S., offering multi-day pistol, rifle, and shotgun courses at a dedicated range facility — directly comparable to Gladius Tactical's firearms training program.
• Magpul Dynamics: Magpul Dynamics offers multi-day tactical carbine, pistol, and shotgun courses led by experienced operators — a closely analogous product to Gladius Tactical's intermediate/advanced courses led by ex-special operations instructors.
• Tactical Response (Michael Janich / company): Tactical Response is a Tennessee-based tactical and defensive firearms training school offering courses across beginner-to-advanced levels, competing with Gladius Tactical for both civilian and security professional students in a similar geography.
• Front Sight Firearms Training Center: Front Sight operates a resort-style firearms training facility offering beginner-through-advanced handgun and rifle courses, mirroring Gladius Tactical's tiered TAC 1–4 and Carbine 1–2 curriculum and pricing model.

Broad incumbents

• NRA Training (National Rifle Association): The NRA's training division delivers broad firearms-safety and personal-protection courses nationally through certified instructors, representing a much larger but less specialized incumbent overlapping with Gladius Tactical's civilian firearms offerings.
• Academi (formerly Blackwater USA): Academi is a large, established provider of military, law enforcement, and protective services training that overlaps thematically with Gladius Tactical's executive protection courses, though at a much larger, government-focused scale.

Regional players

• Point Blank Range & Firearms Training Center: Point Blank combines indoor shooting ranges with training classes across multiple U.S. locations, overlapping with Gladius Tactical's range-based firearms instruction but operating primarily in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xlinkedin.com/company/gladius-tactical
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3Q7VPfQnGQgEdYlODkemdQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgladiustactical.com%2F
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pacific-west-academy-at-elk-river

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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