Knights School

Knights School delivers armed and unarmed security licensing and certification training for private security professionals, security officers, and security guards across Oregon and Washington State. Their curriculum is designed for real-world security operations, not textbook theory.

• •Firearms Fundamentals - Marksmanship, accuracy, shooting tactics, and legal use-of-force principles
• •Gun Retention - Handgun and long-gun retention techniques plus disarm tactics ($149.99, 3 hours)
• •Tactical Transitions - The critical gap most programs skip: transitioning between tools (baton to firearm, control to cuffing) when your primary tactic fails ($124.99, 3 hours)
• •Armed Executive Protection & Bodyguard Courses - Close protection operations and threat assessment

Four progressive levels teach everything from basic stance and presentation through multiple-attacker scenarios with weapons:

Female-Focused Defensive Tactics ($174.99, 9 hours) - Adapts techniques to female practitioners using hip-driven power instead of upper-body strength. Incorporates Krav Maga, Aikido, and RAD methods.

• •Church Security training
• •Bail Enforcement
• •Tactical Communications
• •Tactical vehicle operations and driving courses
• •"Tools of the Trade" courses covering OC spray, batons, and other control tools

"The best instructor I've had for any type of training. His real life experiences in the stuff he's teaching makes it that much more effective and unquestionable. What was taught was above and beyond others. Four thumbs up!" — Aaron Dreyer, Corporate Crime Control

Instructors don't just tell you what to do—they explain why. William "Mac" McKnight and his team include former law enforcement, prior military with real-world security ops experience, and subject-matter experts in tactical operations. This depth of knowledge means techniques are tailored to individual students (size, strength, age, ability) rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.

Every technique taught is legally sound. Knights School backs this with a lifetime guarantee: if a graduate is charged or sued for using principles taught in their courses, they'll testify absolutely free in your defense.

Beyond training students, Knights School consults with agencies and corporations on:

• •Use-of-Force policy development and liability mitigation
• •Training and licensing compliance
• •Policies & Procedures manuals for security operations
• •Manager/supervisor-only training sessions
• •Expert witness testimony on use-of-force law and policy

William McKnight holds credentials including DPSST Executive Manager, DPSST Supervisory Manager, Washington DoL & CJT Company Designee status, and serves as Chair of the DPSST Armed Subcommittee.

• •Free comebacks - Graduates can return to any course free to refresh skills under instructor supervision (doesn't apply to mandated refreshers)
• •Placement assistance - Connections with employers in the security/protection industry
• •Paperwork guarantee - They handle all licensing paperwork (PS-6, PS-4, CJT 729) to completion
• •Discretion - Zero release of confidential or proprietary information; photos/names only used with express written permission
• •Hands-on emphasis - More practical drills than typical training companies
• •Client accommodation - Work with corporate budgets and schedules; allow supervisors to participate in training