WASHINGTON STATE TACTICAL OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION 2026 TACTICAL CONFERENCE & VENDOR SHOW
The 2026 WSTOA Tactical Conference will be held at The SpringHill Suites Hotel and Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA March 23-27, 2026
LOCATION: 7048 W. Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336
US TEL: 509-820-3026
Special Conference room pricing at SpringHill Suites.
Monday 03/23/2026 – Tactical equipment vendor show and guest speaker (Free to all commissioned LE and Military).
This year will feature a vendor range day on Tuesday, 3/24/2026.
Tuesday 03/24/2026 – Friday 3/27/2026
SWAT Basic Events
May 2026
04may(may 4)12:00 am08(may 8)11:59 pmSWAT Basic Course May 4th - 8th 2026
Time
Event Details
WSTOA’s Basic SWAT course is 5 days and 50 training hours The focus of WSTOA’s Basic SWAT course is the basic required knowledge for officers and deputies newly assigned to
Event Details
WSTOA’s Basic SWAT course is 5 days and 50 training hours
The focus of WSTOA’s Basic SWAT course is the basic required knowledge for officers and deputies newly assigned to SWAT or Tactical Response Teams. The target audience are individuals who have recently been assigned to SWAT, they will gain the understanding of contemporary theories and concepts used during SWAT operations. Students will participate in classroom and field exercises designed to develop their understanding of the tactics and techniques employed during tactical operations. This course is facilitated by experienced SWAT team leaders and elements leaders currently assigned to Tier 1 and Tier 2 SWAT teams, experienced in developing newly assigned SWAT officers.
The primary course objectives are as follows:
- SWAT Theory & Concepts in order to gain an understanding of SWAT utilization during tactical operations.
- Team organization and structure, to include the responsibilities of each position within the team.
- Specialized equipment and munitions introduction used by SWAT Teams.
- Tactics used during armed barricaded incidents and high risk warrant service missions.
- Proper Scouting and Operational Plan & the necessity of after-action reviews.
- Dynamic, Slow and Methodical, and Covert movement techniques.
Required Equipment:
- Helmet
- Entry Vest
- Gloves
- Tactical Uniform
- Rifle/SMG
- Handgun
- Eye and hearing protection
- APR (Gas Mask)
- PT gear
- Simunition, Force on Force, UTM bolt or rifle with 150 rounds of marking cartridges
- Simunition, Force on Force, UTM protective gear
Cancellation:
- Deadline to cancel is 7 days prior to class.
- $700 no show or late cancellation fee.
Course Dates: May 4th – 8th, 2026
Class Location:
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- 31310 Pendleton Ave, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433
Cost:
- $700.00
Time:
- Day 1 (Monday) Start time 0800 hrs.
Registration:
Registration Will Be From 0800 To 0830 Hours Monday May 4th In PT Gear.
Question?
- Contact Matthew Nelson at mnelson@ci.richland.wa.us
Cost
700.00
Registration
Hosted Training Events
April 2026
Time
Event Details
Tue Apr 14, 2026 8:00 AM – Wed Apr 15, 2026 5:00 PM 2 Day Performance Handgun is designed with the intention of correcting flaws in mechanics, manipulations,
Event Details
2 Day Performance Handgun is designed with the intention of correcting flaws in mechanics, manipulations, marksmanship, movement, and processing. This is not a beginner’s course. Attendees should have basic knowledge of weapon safety/handling, and at minimum, be able to hit the A zone of a full-sized IPSC silhouette at 15 yards with no time standard. Students will leave with the tools necessary to continue their journey on being the best handgun shooter they can be.
Cost: $600 per student (Optional Add-On Performance Rifle Clinic combo price $800)
Range Fee: $0
Location – Range Address:
Evergreen Gun Club
12736 Marksman St SW
Olympia, WA 98512
Topics Covered
- Safety and handling
- Gear selection
- Gear set up
- The difference in operating systems and the benefits/drawbacks of each
- Dry fire practice and how to maximize return when practicing
- Zeroing (if applicable)
- Aiming how’s and why’s of different sight pictures
- Trigger manipulation
- Managing recoil
- Target transitions and processing
- Reloading
- Single-hand shooting and manipulation
- The Draw
- Mental Discipline Applied to the Gun
- Grip/Stance
- Speed and where it comes from
- Shot Calling
- Mechanics/Manipulations
- Movement
Gear Required
- Recommended 1000 Rounds of Quality Ammunition (bring more if you want to shoot more)
- Competition/Duty Handgun (No subcompacts/revolvers)*
- Minimum of 3 Magazines
- Pouches for magazines (Preferably 2 pouches on the body)
- Eye and Ear Protection (Electronic Ears Preferred)
- Competition/Duty Grade Holster (NO FABRIC HOLSTERS ALLOWED)
- Hydration and snacks for the day
- Rain gear as applicable
- Notebook and writing utensil
*Course may be run from concealment if student desires. In such case, one mag pouch is sufficient and other mags can be placed in pockets, etc.
CANCELLATION // REFUND POLICY
Payment must be made in full for desired training sessions. Lessons will not be refunded unless JBS Training Group needs to cancel for an unforeseen reason.
16apr8:00 am5:00 pmPerformance Rifle 1 Day Clinic LE ONLY
Time
Event Details
Thu Apr 16, 2026 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 1-Day Performance Gas Gun is designed with the intention of correcting flaws in mechanics, marksmanship, and processing. This is not
Event Details
1-Day Performance Gas Gun is designed with the intention of correcting flaws in mechanics, marksmanship, and processing. This is not a beginner’s course. Attendees should have basic knowledge of weapon safety/handling, and at minimum, be able to hit the A zone of a full-sized IPSC silhouette at 25 yards with no time standard. Students will leave with the tools necessary to continue their journey on being the best rifle shooter they can be.
Cost: $350 per student – Also available as an add-on to Performance Pistol class
Range Fee: $0
Location – Range Address:
Evergreen Gun Club
12736 Marksman St SW
Olympia, WA 98512
Topics Covered
- Safety and handling
- Gear selection
- Gear set up
- Dry fire practice and how to maximize return when practicing
- Zeroing
- Different shooting positions and techniques for maximum efficiency
- Aiming and the breakdown of the relationship between sight alignment and sight picture
- Reloading
- Managing recoil
- Target transitions and processing
- The presentation
- Marksmanship (Trigger manipulation in sync with the optic)
- Mental discipline applied to the gun
- Speed and where it comes from
- Shot calling
- Mechanics/Manipulations
- Movement
Gear Required
- Recommended minimum 600 rifle rounds
- Competition/Duty grade rifle (No bolt action/lever action)
- Competition/Duty grade handgun. NO SUB-COMPACTS OR REVOLVERS
- Competition/Duty grade holster. No FABRIC HOLSTERS ALLOWED
- Minimum of 3 magazines for each weapon system
- Pouches for magazines
- Eye and ear protection (Electronic Ears Preferred)
- Competition/Duty grade Sling (1 point or 2 point preferred)
- Hydration and snacks for the day
- Notebook and writing utensil
- Rain gear as applicable
- Knee and elbow pads if needed
- Lubrication for weapon system
CANCELLATION // REFUND POLICY
Payment must be made in full for desired training sessions. Lessons will not be refunded unless JBS Training Group needs to cancel for an unforeseen reason.
May 2026
Quarterly Training Events
No Events
Sniper Training
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