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Gladius Tactical
16116 Dickens St, Encino, CA
•5.0 (7 reviews)
•Gladius Tactical delivers firearms and tactical training designed by people who actually did the work—Israeli Air Force commandos, Tier 1 operators, former FBI and CIA agents, retired SEAL Team members. Owner and CEO Oded Krashinsky leads an instructor team that brings real-world experience into eve...
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Gladius Tactical delivers firearms and tactical training designed by people who actually did the work—Israeli Air Force commandos, Tier 1 operators, former FBI and CIA agents, retired SEAL Team members. Owner and CEO Oded Krashinsky leads an instructor team that brings real-world experience into every class.
They operate three main locations: the flagship 80 Acres facility in Los Angeles, a San Diego branch, and corporate training options. All three run the same core curriculum but scaled for different needs.
Firearms courses for beginners: - TAC 1 – Basic Pistol (NRA-based, pistol mechanics and emergency application) - TAC 2 – Intermediate Pistol (movement, cover/concealment, tactical shooting) - Private lessons for unique schedules or one-on-one instruction
Executive Protection & Security: - Executive Protection Fundamentals (VIP/celebrity protection in civilian environments) - Executive Protection Advanced (for law enforcement upgrading to EP work) - CA BSIS Guard Card (state-certified security officer) - CA BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit (required to carry on duty in California) - Krash Combatives (fighting skills for protection agents) - Operational & Supervisory Skills - Behavioral Analysis
Advanced Tactical: - Advanced Handgun Shooting Tactics (stress-based scenario training) - Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (high-speed maneuvers for EP/LE) - Arrest and Control (conflict management, handcuffing, suspect control)
Non-lethal certifications: - Taser certification - Chemical Agents/Pepper Spray - CA BSIS Baton Permit
Medical training: - CPR/AED/First Aid (AHA certified) - Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) – three-phase approach to preventing deaths in tactical environments
Compliance & specialized: - School Security Guard SB1626 - Sexual Harassment compliance
This is their flagship training ground. Built for multi-day corporate and law enforcement training:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Lodging | 2 houses (Alpha/Bravo), 16 beds each, semi-private rooms, kitchens, 3 bathrooms per house, internet |
| Simulators | Two systems—single wall and 150-degree (3-wall)—CO2 laser firearms, pepper spray, Taser, flashlight scenarios, shoot/no-shoot drills |
| UTM Village | Simulated urban environment for room clearing and close-quarters combat |
| Classrooms | 2 rooms, 1,000+ sq ft each, projectors, seating for 20+, common areas with refreshments |
| Combative Gym | 900 sq ft mat space, padded walls, competition lines for wrestling, boxing, martial arts |
| Conference Room | Large group meetings and presentations |
| Offices | Private spaces for instructors and administrative work |
What makes the 80 Acres facility stand out: Students can live, train, and debrief all in one location. Teams stay together—kitchens support cooking meals as a group. Two simulator systems run simultaneously, eliminating downtime between scenarios.
Originally built for military personnel transitioning to civilian security work, now serves all security professionals. The smaller facility still offers the full catalog of training but on a more intimate scale.
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Contact: (619) 225-9093
- •UTM handguns available for rent (Simunitions training)
- •UTM rounds for realistic force-on-force scenarios
- •Daily or weekly booking options
Oded Krashinsky – Owner/CEO. Israeli Air Force Commando, Tier 1 operator.
Mark Tolleson – Director of Training at Elk River location. Former police officer and security contractor.
Raz Klinghoffer – Training instructor. Israeli Navy SEAL, close protection specialist.
Brig Barker – Training instructor. Retired FBI agent.
Bob Dougherty – Training instructor. Retired CIA agent.
Jacob Lupton – Lead instructor. US Marines NCO, 1st Marine Division, close protection agent.
Steve Burkett – Van Nuys head instructor. NRA instructor, concealed carry instructor, close protection specialist.
David Paladini – Medical instructor. US Army medic (68W), NCO, former law enforcement.
Gladius Tactical works with law enforcement agencies and private companies to build custom curriculums. They can accommodate groups ranging from a few individuals to full departments, with on-site lodging and meals included.
Corporate HQ: 16116 Dickens St., Encino, CA 91436 Phone: (818) 275-8926 Email: [email protected]
They also operate through an online store and maintain facilities at Elk River Training Center in Tennessee.