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Kingdom Elite Tactical is the civilian and professional training division of Elite Training Specialists, Inc., founded in 1994. Grand Master Garry Welch leads the operation—a sworn law enforcement officer with nearly three decades of service across municipal, county, state, and federal agencies. He's also a 9th-degree Black Belt, Expert-level Krav Maga instructor, and was inducted into the U.S.
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Kingdom Elite Tactical is the civilian and professional training division of Elite Training Specialists, Inc., founded in 1994. Grand Master Garry Welch leads the operation—a sworn law enforcement officer with nearly three decades of service across municipal, county, state, and federal agencies. He's also a 9th-degree Black Belt, Expert-level Krav Maga instructor, and was inducted into the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2015 as a Distinguished Master.
They don't sell firearms, ammunition, or equipment. KET is a private range facility available for registered courses and range rentals only.
Beginner & MS Enhanced Permit Courses - Handgun fundamentals for new owners - MS Enhanced Carry Permit certification - Home firearm safety instruction
KET Tactical Courses (Proprietary Programs) - KET Combat Handgun - KET Tactical Carbine (rifle fundamentals and deployment principles) - KET Tactical Shotgun (tactical speed shooting and aggressive handling) - Intermediate handgun instruction
Defensive Tactics & Specialized Combat
| Course | Focus |
|---|---|
| S.T.R.E.S.S. | Survival Training Response to Escalating Stress Scenarios |
| DRST (Dynamic Response Survival Training) | Tactical force deployment and control techniques |
| Tactical Knife Fighting | Edged weapon offense and defense |
| Ground Defense | Ground escape and avoidance tactics |
| Carjacking Defense | Vehicle security and assault response |
| Weapons Disarming | Defensive techniques against armed attackers |
| Weapons Transition | Multi-weapon platform competency |
| B.A.S.E. | Bystander response to active shooter events |
| Basic Instincts | Anti-victimization awareness and techniques |
DRST Instructor Certification — KET certifies instructors in their Dynamic Response Survival Training program, allowing professionals to teach these tactics within their own organizations.
Every KET program follows a three-level progression:
1. Static — Step-by-step, by-the-numbers instruction to build neural pathways and conditioned responses 2. Fluid — Combining techniques with stimulus response in flowing motion ("slow is smooth, smooth becomes fast") 3. Dynamic — Real-world speed with no fixed rules, unknown attacks, and zero conscious thought—pure trained reaction
Research-based instruction emphasizing gross motor skills that perform reliably under combat stress. The KET philosophy: "In a time of great crisis, you will never rise to the level of your expectations. You will always fall to the level of your training."
KET specializes in training law enforcement, armed security, church security teams, EMS, fire, bail enforcement agents, and corporate security. All courses are certified and accredited by the MS Board on Law Enforcement Officer's Standards and Training for continuing education hours.
Custom program development available to meet specific client needs and organizational requirements.
KET conducts detailed threat assessments and develops comprehensive security plans for houses of worship and businesses. Services include security recommendations, training delivery, and professional consultation to achieve protection goals.
Private range available for party rental and private events. Registration or course enrollment required for access.
The KET staff includes: - Garry Welch — Founder & Grand Master, 28 years law enforcement, former State Academy Chief Instructor, TSA/Air Marshal Instructor Trainer - Jason Turner — Senior Staff Instructor, NRA-certified pistol & home safety, tactical carbine/shotgun/handgun instructor - Jeff Thomas — Senior Staff Instructor, NRA-certified, full tactical platform expertise - Robert & Hallie Hastings — Senior Staff Instructors, combat handgun specialists - Eric Muller — Naval Special Warfare SEAL Operations Instructor - Steve Dietze, Kevin Still, Micah Welch — Additional NRA and Israeli combat shooting instructors
All ETS training is centered on adult combat training principles, stress inoculation, and rapid skill acquisition.