Threat Resolution Science (TRS)

Threat Resolution Science (TRS) is a fully licensed firearm safety training agency specializing in Washington State's I-1639 compliance training. If you're buying a semi-automatic rifle in Washington, you need this certification—and TRS gets you there in less than an hour.

The course breaks down into seven focused modules:

• •I-1639 Basics – What the law actually says and what you need to do
• •Semi-Automatic Guns & Background Checks – Enhanced background check requirements explained
• •Safe Storage Requirements – Legal storage obligations and what happens if you don't comply
• •Firearm Safety Essentials – Core handling rules and safe practices
• •Firearms & Children – Teaching kids about guns and keeping them safe around firearms
• •Suicide Prevention – Recognizing warning signs and prevention methods
• •Final Exam & Certification – Pass the exam, get your certificate instantly

The entire course is video-based with no lengthy reading. Watch at least 90% of each lecture, answer comprehension quizzes after each section, and pass the final exam. Most students finish in under an hour—and if you watch at 1.5x or 2x speed (available in most browsers), you'll complete it even faster.

Your certificate is valid for 5 years and includes a unique serial number verifying completion.

Tyler Christian brings 20+ years of active law enforcement experience to the course:

Tyler graduated from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center in 2002 and served 9 years on one of Washington State's most active SWAT teams. He responded to over 300 high-risk missions and was the department's lead firearms instructor.

His background includes:

• •SWAT Operations – 9 years as Assistant Team Leader conducting high-risk entries, vehicle assaults, and tactical operations
• •Firearms Expertise – Instructor certifications in handgun, rifle, sub-machine gun, knife, and active shooter response. Served as department Range Master.
• •Competition Record – 2004-2005 Washington State IDPA Champion
• •Special Investigations – 5 years in plainclothes operations including covert surveillance, counter surveillance, and violent felon apprehension
• •Real-World Training Philosophy – Tyler focuses on practical, street-applicable techniques rather than theoretical knowledge. He emphasizes recognizing and avoiding dangerous situations before they escalate.

If you're a Washington State resident purchasing a semi-automatic rifle, I-1639 requires you to be "certified" before purchase. This course satisfies that legal requirement. The certification proves you understand safe storage, firearm handling, and state-specific compliance obligations.

Washington State's I-1639 law (enacted in 2019) added requirements for semi-automatic rifle purchases, including mandatory safety training certification. TRS walks you through exactly what the law requires, who it affects, enhanced background check procedures, and your legal storage obligations.