Coach And Instructor Spotlight
Special Tasks Group Training – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Veteran-led training specializing in firearms, medical response, and active shooter preparedness
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Special Tasks Group Training, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a veteran-owned training provider specializing in firearms instruction, basic medical courses, and active shooter response training. Founded by Anthony DeRubeis, a former Reserve Deputy Sheriff and NRA-certified instructor, the organization aims to deliver structured and impactful training to individuals and professionals alike. The training facility offers a variety of courses tailored to different skill levels and needs. Their firearms training programs include the NRA Basic Police Handgun Course, designed for certified security and law enforcement personnel to become proficient operators with their gear, firearm, and defensive fundamentals. The course covers topics such as gear setup, fundamentals of shooting, justification of force, various draw techniques, reloading methods, malfunction and stoppage clearing, movement with the firearm, use of cover, shooting at varying distances, multiple threats, and decision-making. The course culminates in the MPOETC qualification and a written test. In addition to firearms training, Special Tasks Group Training provides basic medical training courses certified through recognized organizations such as the Health and Safety Institute (ASHI), American Heart Association (AHA), and American Red Cross. These courses include First Aid/CPR/AED and Bleed Control, catering to public classes and private bookings for corporate, church, and other organizations seeking certification for their staff. The organization also offers active shooter training through AVERT, focusing on equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively in active shooter situations. This training is available to the general public and aims to enhance community safety and preparedness. To learn more about their offerings or to schedule a training session, visit Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!