Guardian Training & Consulting

02/02/2026

We are grateful to have Guardian Training & Consulting as a sponsor of our event!

Guardian Training & Consulting delivers high-quality training and consulting rooted in decades of military, law enforcement, and personal security experience, helping individuals build confidence, capability, and real-world safety skills through responsible and relevant instruction.

You can find more information about them at:
https://gtctrain.com/

01/31/2026

FOX 10 Phoenix - PHOENIX - Court documents say a Phoenix Police officer fired the bullet that killed a man in his south Phoenix home Monday evening, raising questions about use-of-force standards and Arizona’s felony murder laws.

The backstory:
The investigation began when officers responded to a shots fired call involving reports of ongoing violence on Jan. 26. Upon arrival, officers encountered a chaotic scene where Christian Diaz was reportedly on top of Edgar Garcia, striking him repeatedly.

Police later learned Garcia was the initial aggressor who had been shooting at the home while trying to break in.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the shooting. The family of Diaz, a husband and father, says he died while attempting to protect them.

Family says Phoenix officer ignored warnings before killing man
A family is demanding accountability after they say a Phoenix Police officer fatally shot a man who was defending his home from an intruder Monday evening. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details.
What they're saying:
"It's an absolute tragedy," said Josh Logan, co-founder and director of Guardian Training and Consulting and a former Chandler Police officer. Logan noted that while it is impossible to know an officer’s exact mindset, legal precedents for use of force include the severity of the crime and the immediate threat to others.
"We have somebody that's shooting a gun at people and potentially killing other people, so that's the highest of the high," Logan said. He added that based on preliminary reports, "The officer had to make a split-second decision with their rifle and potentially end the threat."
While no charges have been filed against the officer, Garcia faces several charges, including first-degree felony murder.
‘Felony murder applies’
Criminal defense attorney Josh Kolsrud explained that under Arizona law, a defendant can be held responsible for a death even if they did not pull the trigger.
"If the officer is the one that pulled the trigger, and he doesn't even know the defendant, how can the defendant be charged with felony murder?" Kolsrud said. "The reason is because when you bring a gun, and you start shooting at people, it's foreseeable that a police officer could fire their own weapon and somebody could die, and because that is a foreseeable and predictable result, felony murder applies."
Kolsrud gives the example of a person who acts as the "getaway driver" in a robbery. That person's friend is the one planning to go inside and rob a business or home, and that friend says they will simply point their finger at the person or people they meet under their coat to give the impression that they are armed.
The person driving the car sees the friend go inside and later return with a wad of cash. That person later finds out the friend did in fact shoot and kill people inside. Despite the fact that the driver did not shoot or kill the people, nor did they know it was happening, there was the foreseeable chance for death to occur, and the driver can now face a felony murder charge and potentially the death penalty.
Dig deeper:
Logan says he typically spends at least 30 hours studying cases when he is offering to be an expert witness for legal cases. The initial reports from this incident give him only part of the assessment he says would normally include body-worn camera footage, the full incident report from police, and autopsy findings.
The presence or absence of a weapon is just one factor in the decision-making for an officer, he says. Previous calls for service at the location, lighting due to time of day, and the individual officer's level of training can all play a part in any officer-involved shooting or other officer-involved incident.
He says typically in the Phoenix metro area, if an officer has a patrol rifle, that officer is likely already in a heightened state of alert regarding the potential for an armed confrontation. He adds that he feels a majority of law enforcement officers never want to use their issued fi****ms.

01/31/2026

Tune into FOX 10 Phoenix tonight at 9PM & 10PM

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01/28/2026

01/25/2026

SHOT Show 2026 was a reminder of why we do what we do.

From meaningful conversations with industry leaders, to hands-on evaluation of emerging technology, to strengthening partnerships that align with our standards—this week reinforced that Guardian Training & Consulting is moving in the right direction.

What stood out most wasn’t gear or booths—it was people. Relationships. Shared values. The future of professional training done the right way.

Big things are coming in 2026—nationally and internationally.
We’re grateful for the connections, the collaboration, and the opportunities ahead.

Always a student. Sometimes a teacher.

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01/25/2026

SHOT Show 2026 was a reminder of why we do what we do.

From meaningful conversations with industry leaders, to hands-on evaluation of emerging technology, to strengthening partnerships that align with our standards—this week reinforced that Guardian Training & Consulting is moving in the right direction.

What stood out most wasn’t gear or booths—it was people. Relationships. Shared values. The future of professional training done the right way.

Big things are coming in 2026—nationally and internationally.
We’re grateful for the connections, the collaboration, and the opportunities ahead.

Always a student. Sometimes a teacher.

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01/23/2026

01/16/2026

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01/14/2026

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01/09/2026

We get asked this a lot…

“What is the Triple Nickel?”
“How do you become a member of The Herd?”
“What’s the course of fire?”
“Who is eligible?”

Rather than trying to answer those questions piecemeal in DMs or comments, I want to point everyone to one authoritative source that explains it clearly and accurately.

The Triple Nickel Society (555) is not a club you join, a coin you buy, or a standard that gets negotiated. It is a performance-based standard, created by Federal Air Marshals, built around consistency, discipline, and the ability to perform on demand.

If you’re curious about:

The purpose and philosophy behind the Triple Nickel
Who is eligible
How membership is earned
The exact course of fire
Standards, rules, administration, and verification

…it’s all explained here 👇

👉 https://gtctrain.com/triple-nickel-society/

If the standard speaks to you, read it carefully.