Special Tasks Group Training

Special Tasks Group Training operates out of Pittsburgh under Anthony DeRubeis, an NRA Training Counselor with backgrounds in federal facility security, armed school security, and reserve law enforcement. His instructional credentials span rifle, pistol, tactical instruction, and emergency response—not just firearms.

Firearms Courses (NRA-certified) - Defensive pistol training - Rifle instruction - Gun safety and range operation fundamentals - Active Shooter Response (AVERT) - Pepper spray training through Lamperd Less Lethal - Law Enforcement/Security professional courses (LEOSA/HR218) - NRA Basic Instructor certification pathway

Medical Training (ASHI, AHA, Red Cross certified) - First Aid/CPR/AED courses - Bleed control training - Corporate and organizational bookings available

Security Consulting - Custom threat and risk assessments - Workplace safety evaluations - Liability reduction planning

Classes are appointment-based, offered privately and through public enrollment. Classroom instruction meets in Shadyside (816 Copeland Way, Pittsburgh). Shooting takes place at either Trafford Sportsmen's Club (near Monroeville) or Tarentum District Sportsmen's Club (near Sarver).

Anthony earned his NRA Training Counselor appointment in 2024 as an honor graduate—placing him among approximately 2,300 Training Counselors nationally. He holds additional certifications in Use of Force, defensive tactics, Taser, OC spray, and handcuffing instruction. Outside firearms, he's trained in emergency response (STOP THE BLEED, AVERT) and holds a National Security Studies degree from Point Park University (Magna Cum Laude, 2018).