03ELEVEN Tactical
03ELEVEN Tactical is a veteran and law enforcement-owned training organization based in St. Louis, Missouri. The outfit was founded by Brian Rossomanno (28-year St. Louis Metro Police veteran, former Marine infantryman, 12-year SWAT member) and Craig Grob (10-year Marine Corps vet, Scout Sniper Team...
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03ELEVEN Tactical is a veteran and law enforcement-owned training organization based in St. Louis, Missouri. The outfit was founded by Brian Rossomanno (28-year St. Louis Metro Police veteran, former Marine infantryman, 12-year SWAT member) and Craig Grob (10-year Marine Corps vet, Scout Sniper Team Leader, 7-year St. Louis Police SWAT operator). Their entire instructor cadre comes from active duty or recent service—no classroom-only guys.
The core principle: training is distilled from decades of actual operational experience, not theory. Their motto sums it up: "We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training."
- •Beginner Pistol (8 hours)
- •For shooters with little to no handgun experience
- •Covers safety, semi-auto and revolver familiarization, loading/unloading, marksmanship fundamentals, live-fire application
- •Advanced Pistol (8 hours)
- •Builds on basic skills with distance shooting, speed with accuracy, reload drills, strong/weak hand techniques
- •Combat Pistol (8 hours)
- •All drills run from the holster under time pressure
- •Emphasizes speed, weapon manipulation, multiple targets, shooting from cover
- •Designed to push students to their operational limits
- •Beginner Carbine (8 hours)
- •Rifle setup, marksmanship fundamentals, weapon manipulation, malfunction clearance, alternate positions, multiple target engagement
- •Advanced Carbine (8 hours)
- •Speed and accuracy at distance, shooting on the move, cover utilization, rifle-to-pistol transitions
- •Basic Course (3 days)
- •Classroom history and response philosophy
- •Modern CQB tactics for solo officers and teams up to four members
- •Practical drills and force-on-force scenarios based on real active shooter events
- •Advanced Course (3 days)
- •Crisis site management, post-assault procedures, communication, link-up tactics, casualty care, incident management
- •Advanced problem-solving under pressure
- •Force-on-force validation
| Course | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Single Officer Active Shooter Response | 16 hours | Solo entry/clearance, threat neutralization, casualty care transition |
| Ballistic Shield for Patrol | 8 hours | Shield use individually and in teams, CQB with shield coverage |
| Building Clearing for Patrol | 8 hours | Hallways, stairwells, rooms, communication, occupant interaction |
| Law Enforcement Designated Marksman | 32 hours (4 days) | Precision marksmanship, body positioning, ballistics, target analysis, intelligence gathering |
| Open Air/Large Crowd Active Shooter | 8 hours | Stadium/campus/event security, crowd dynamics, tactical movement in crowds |
| Cognitive CQB | 8 hours | Decision-driven structure clearing, problem-solving under pressure |
| Standard Field Sobriety Test Refresher | 8 hours | NHTSA SFST protocol review, DWI detection, proficiency validation |
Every instructor has tactical experience spanning military combat zones, high-risk law enforcement operations, or both. Several hold federal security clearances and/or have served overseas on DoD/State Department programs.
Brian Rossomanno (Co-Founder, CEO) - Former Marine infantryman (0311), served in Presidential security at Camp David (TS/SCI clearance) - 22 years St. Louis Metro Police: 12 years SWAT (entry, marksman, team leader, lead trainer, sergeant), Civil Disobedience Team commander during Ferguson unrest - Tactical Response Coordinator for St. Louis Cardinals
Craig Grob (Co-Founder, President) - 10 years U.S. Marine Corps (Infantry, Scout Sniper Team Leader), multiple GWOT deployments - 7 years St. Louis Police SWAT (assaulter, marksman, lead trainer) - 15+ years DoD/State Department security and training in austere, high-threat environments
Nick Manasco (Lead Instructor) - 21-year St. Louis Metro Police veteran - 12+ years SWAT (entry, team leader, active shooter lead instructor, training coordinator) - Certified explosive breacher, chemical munitions instructor - Led 2,000+ high-risk operations - Medal of Valor recipient - NRA-certified, CQB certified, Counter Ambush certified
- •Additional Instructors (Ryan Brusca, Josh Becherer, Roger Waeckerle, Mike Burwell, Paul Drago)
- •Combined military service: Marines (LAR, infantryman roles), Army (101st Airborne, 173rd Airborne, Army Reserve Command Sergeant Major)
- •Combined law enforcement: St. Louis Metro, St. Louis County, Jefferson County, St. Ann Police, mostly SWAT roles
- •Specialties: CQB, breaching, less-lethal, designated marksmanship, drone operations, vehicle ambush
- •Multiple Medal of Valor and Chief's Commendation recipients
- •Onsite training at 03ELEVEN Tactical facility in St. Louis
- •Training at your location for organizations
- •Use your firearms or theirs—either way
- •Custom pricing based on scope, team size, objectives, and skill levels
- •No one-size-fits-all packages; every program is tailored
"Real Training. Real Solutions. Real-World Ready."
03ELEVEN Tactical St. Louis, MO area P.O. Box 1603, Fenton, MO 63026 (314) 813-0311 [email protected]
To request a quote or discuss training objectives, contact them directly.