The Tactical Training Expo will be held at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) and the Marathon County Sheriff’s range with an exciting new lineup of courses and instructors. Some courses have limited space, so register early to ensure your spot. For class descriptions and equipment and ammunition requirements, see the course summary on the Midwest Tactical Officers Association (MTOA) website. If you’re attending a non-live-fire course, bring a red gun, barrel block, etc.

MTOA is a nonprofit association representing law enforcement professionals throughout the Midwest. Our mission is to keep you updated on the topics, techniques and tools that help you face the threats of today, tomorrow and the future.

MTOA will also offer a 40-hour Basic SWAT Training May 10–14, 2027, in conjunction with the conference. Learn more and register for Basic SWAT Training.

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Conference Agenda

Tuesday, May 11, 2027

1500–1800: Registration at Bantr Conference Center

1600–2100: Vendor Showcase
The Vendor Showcase is open to all law enforcement officers, military, fire and EMS personnel.

1800–2100: Opening Session
Keynote speaker and safety briefing. Pizza dinner provided.

Wednesday, May 12, 2027

0645–0715: Late registration at Bantr Conference Center

0800–1700: Workshop sessions (lunch provided)

  • TEMS with Frank Garritano — Day 1 (16 hours)
  • CQB Basic with David Harris — Day 1 (16 hours)
  • Drone with Joe Salazar and Caleb Jorstad — Day 1 (16 hours)
  • Cell Extractions — Day 1 (16 hours)
  • Red Dot Instructor Update with Brian Puent, MIT (8 hours)
  • Pistol Training with Archway Defense (8 hours)

Thursday, May 13, 2027

0800–1700: Workshop sessions (lunch provided)

  • TEMS with Frank Garritano — Day 2 (16 hours)
  • CQB Basic with David Harris — Day 2 (16 hours)
  • Drone with Joe Salazar and Caleb Jorstad — Day 2 (16 hours)
  • Cell Extractions — Day 2 (16 hours)
  • Sniper Tactics with Adrian Allen (8 hours)
  • Chemical Munitions Instructor Certification — Gas with Patty Stoughtenger (8 hours)

Training Locations

  • Bantr Grand Hotel — Conference Opening Session
  • Marathon County Sheriff Range
  • NTC Public Safety Center, Merrill Campus

Lodging

Bantr Grand Hotel

805 Creske Ave.
Rothschild, WI 54474

A room block is available at Bantr Grand Hotel. To get the room rate of $101 (no additional charge for double occupancy), call the hotel at 715.241.6300 and mention “Midwest Tactical Officers Association.”

Registration

Full Conference Registration

  • Early bird (ends March 1, 2027): $250
  • Regular: $275

Single-Day Registration (Wednesday or Thursday)

  • Early bird (ends March 1, 2027): $150
  • Regular: $175

Conference fee includes annual MTOA membership, 2½ days of training and lunches.

Group Registration

Register a group of three from the same agency and get a fourth spot free. Register your group

Vendor Registration

Interested in being a conference vendor? Apply to be a conference vendor