Shieldwall Tactical Protection Academy
Professional, compliance-driven training for security professionals and first responders in Alabama and Tennessee.
Shieldwall Tactical Protection Academy
Professional Training for Security, Defense, and Preparedness
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Who We Are
Shieldwall Tactical Protection Academy was founded to prepare people for the real challenges of security, safety, and defense. We equip students with skills that apply not just in the classroom but in the field — skills that protect lives and build careers.
Our mission is clear: Your Success Is Our Mission.
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About STPA
Shieldwall Tactical Protection Academy is a State-Certified training provider serving Alabama and Tennessee. We deliver compliant, practical education for Security Officers, Organizations, and the Public — from Novice to Expert.
Our Instructors come from diverse professional backgrounds, including the Military, First Responders, the Department of Corrections, and Contract Security. Each has held Training Roles within their respective organizations, bringing real-world experience and proven instructional expertise to every course.
We emphasize De-Escalation, Safe Tactics, and Real-World Preparedness across Security Officer Programs, Specialized Training for Churches and Businesses, and Less-Lethal and Defensive Skills.
We measure success by outcomes: Your Success Is Our Mission.
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Alabama (ASRB) Security Officer
- ALSOBT8 – Basic/Unarmed Security Officer (8 hours) with written exam.
- ALASOT6 – Armed Security Officer (6 hours) with classroom and range qualification.
- Armed amendment / upgrade support for current unarmed license holders.
- Renewals and refreshers: ALASR8U, ALASR2A, and ALRQ handgun qualification.
Tennessee (PPS) Security Officer
- Unarmed – 4 hours with written exam (live remote available).
- Armed – 8 hours classroom plus 4 hours marksmanship range.
- Live-fire qualification for handgun and 12-ga shotgun.
- Dallas’s Law – 4 hours for alcohol-serving sites.
- Refreshers for unarmed, armed, and Dallas’s Law.
- Active Shooter / Active Threat Response for Tennessee posts.
NRA & Defensive Programs
- NRA FIRST Steps – Pistol and Rifle (introductory).
- NRA Basics – Pistol and Rifle.
- NRA Personal Protection In The Home.
- NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO).
- NRA New Shooter Seminar and Women On Target.
- Active Shooter / Active Threat Response and defensive handgun courses.
- Advanced Pistol (Levels I–III) and Advanced Rifle.
- Church and business security training and consulting.
Security Teams & Specialized Programs
- Church and business security team development and drills.
- Active Shooter / Active Threat Response for leadership, staff, and security.
- Tactical weapons training for handgun, rifle, and shotgun.
- De-escalation training for supervisors, officers, and team members.
Less-Lethal & Control Skills
- OC spray training: deployment, effects, and post-exposure care.
- Expandable baton training: presentation, control, and documentation.
- Handcuffing and restraint training: safe application and positional safety.
- Tactical flashlight training for low-light search and integration with other skills.
Why Choose Us
Compliance-Driven
Certified by ASRB, TN DCI (PPS), and NRA standards.
Expert Instructors
Experienced professionals with backgrounds across multiple disciplines.
Mission-Focused
We measure success by yours: Your Success Is Our Mission.
Coming Soon to STPA Online
• Interactive Training Schedule + Booking
• Virtual Learning Modules
• Expanded Resources Library
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