Defense Technology Academy

Defense Technology's lineage extends back almost 100 years, the descendants of Federal Laboratories and Lake ErieChemical Company, the two oldest less lethal companies in the United States. We have provided alternatives to lethalforce in every significant civil disturbance since World War II, saving tens of thousands of lives as our countryhas grown and changed to become the great nation it is today.

DEFCON 2026

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For over forty years, Defense Technology has brought nationally recognized training to US Domestic and International Law Enforcement, Military, Corrections and Security forces. Starting as a factory direct provider of technical information for its top safety products, the Training Academy has grown into the “Go To” place for Instructor level certification in multiple disciplines for thousands of public safety trainers worldwide.

Bringing our instructors together in one place to provide a week’s worth of training, has grown into our annual conference so many look forward to. Students and instructors come from around the world to share their knowledge, gain new insight and enjoy the fellowship of their peers.

With over 28 instructor level classes, and evening social events, DEFCON26 will bring a new level of training opportunity to our students. To make managing that easier, we have implemented a one price for everything option.

This 5-day conference offers multiple Defensive Tactics, Less Lethal, Firearms, and Tactical courses. You may pick any of the classes from the list below to fill in those 5 days.

Download a copy of our Conference File (PDF):
DEFCON26 FLYER.pdf

Upcoming Classes / Events

Available classes scheduled in the next 3 months.

19 - 19
Apr 2026
08:00 - 17:00
Chemical Munitions Instructor - MN SOTA
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Kevin Boucher
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19 - 19
Apr 2026
08:00 - 17:00
Pistol Mounted Optics Essentials - SOTA
Defense Technology® Training Academy
Ed Kappler
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$0.00
25 - 26
Apr 2026
08:00 - 17:00
Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor - TTPOA
Defense Technology® Training Academy
Ed Kappler
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$0.00
25 - 26
Apr 2026
08:00 - 17:00
Impact Munitions, Distraction Devices - TTPOA
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Christian D'Alesandro
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$0.00

Practice Makes Perfect

Over 35 years experience in training globally.

Our Training Division

We have a training division to ensure that our products are used correctly and in a manner that protects life. The Defense Technology Training Academy comprises over 30 Full, Part-Time, or Retired members of law enforcement or the military community.

We have over 35 years of experience providing training to agencies throughout the United States at the local, State, and federal levels and around the world. We are Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on a vast array of law enforcement practices, and we train thousands of officers every year in the use of force and how products and tactics can often allow de-escalation or lesser force to be used.