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James Banks, Instructor

James is a law enforcement officer with a federal agency. He has served his country as an infantry paratrooper in the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, America's Guard of Honor. ALL AMERICAN!!! His experience includes basic and advanced firearms, self-defense, and tactical training from multiple civilian, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including multiple certifications from DHS (Department of Homeland Security), OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy), PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics), and the USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association). James is an Instructor with his Agency, a certified semi-automatic pistol, patrol rifle, and shotgun Instructor through OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy), a certified Instructor with the USCCA, a certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer with the NRA and an Instructor with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. He has operated on fugitive, gang, and violent criminal task forces, and is currently assigned to a street team arresting those that prey on the community. James is a current Medina County Representative for the OTOA (Ohio Tactical Officers Association). He loves to serve and has served the people of the United States for over eighteen years.
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"A LEADER THIRSTS FOR KNOWLEDGE"
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Click HERE and search "Ohio" and I'm near the top of the list.
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James Banks' Newsletter Articles
January 2018 Article - What Happened in California Beginning January 1, 2018?
FEBRUARY 2018 ARTICLE - Stop Being Ashamed of Your Gun!
MARCH 2018 ARTICLE - You want to be a concealed carrier but you don't want to train as a gunfighter? You need to get your mind right!
APRIL 2018 ARTICLE - HEAT Phase II - Physiological Control Proficiency? What is that?
MAY 2018 ARTICLE - What is a DEFENSIVE MINDSET? How do I develop it?
JUNE 2018 ARTICLE - The Battle. The Story of Sgt Marcus Young, Ukiah Police Department, California.
NOVEMBER 2018 ARTICLE - What is Neuroplasticity and why understanding what it is will improve your training and performance
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