What Professionals and Readers Say
The drills in this app come out of a training program that has been reviewed by the people who use it under real consequences. These are their words, published on nlbtac.com and the book's retail listings — not our claims.
41,000+
Operators trained
Law enforcement, military, SWAT and Tier One units under government contract
Since 1998
Proudly leading the way
NLB Tactical founded by Hank Hayes; ISP launched for civilians in 2019
200+
Instructors worldwide
United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Germany
Patented
No Lie Blade
Feedback training knife, battle-tested and street-proven for over 20 years
Reviewed by the professionals who train with them
“The NLB Team of (POI) developers and boots-on-the-ground instructional team are the best in class and seem to have an uncanny gift of transforming troops to battle hardened military operators.”
“NLB's course is life-changing. In my 23 years in L/E it's some of the best training I've ever had.”
“There are few better trainers worldwide than Hank Hayes / NLB Tactical when it comes to getting results in hands-on edged weapons / combat tactics.”
“The NLB Tactical system is quickly becoming the standard by which others are judged.”
What that service looks like for you
The same standards that earned those reviews shape how every drill in this app is written.
Taught, not barked
Every instructor is trained to teach in a friendly, non-aggressive manner. No command-driven drilling, no burpees until you're sick.
Tailored, not watered down
Special-operations material scaled to the everyday person, so skills can be used immediately in real life.
Feedback you can't argue with
The patented No Lie Blade and pressure-tested drills give immediate, honest feedback on what actually worked.
Beginner to professional
Courses run from first-time shooter through instructor certification, personal and corporate environments alike.
Readers on the book behind the drills
4.8/5 from 21 Amazon ratings.
Worth reading!
“This book could easily be called “The 24 Bullets You Can't Leave Home Without”. From my perspective, the information within the duplicative bullets covered is not necessarily redundant — different authors cover the bullets with varying perspectives, intentions, and purposes.”
A well-thought-out look at situational awareness
“This is a basic yet well-thought-out look at situational awareness. If you're new to the idea, this will guide you toward protecting yourself. If you're familiar with the concept, it contains many good reminders.”
Train the same material they reviewed
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