Advanced Tactical Solutions

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ATS is a global leader in security and training services, specializing in cutting-edge firearms instruction for both the general public and law enforcement. We also provide comprehensive personal and corporate security solutions, self-defense programs, and active threat response training. With our expertise, we ensure you remain protected and prepared for any potential threats.

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Advanced Tactical Solutions is North Georgia’s only FULL-SERVICE private security agency, specializing in personal and corporate executive protection, private discreet Investigations, active threat training, self-defense firearms training and non-lethal device protection training. ATS was established locally in 2016 after a long and successful tenure in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. ATS acts as a security and self-defense tactical mentor, as well as a security training conduit for local and overseas governments, and law enforcement agencies. We now offer our services, which are based in North Georgia and the greater Atlanta area, for personal and corporate clients. We strive and promote our global presence and a local footprint.

SECURITY & EXECUTIVE PROTECTION:

ATS works with all clients in need of personal or family protection and security matters. This includes high-value clients, corporate events, or public event protections. We become your security partner, capable of solving issues by implementing customized protocols and Physical Threat Assessments (PTAs). We offer these services for your residence, office, or corporate locations that align with your needs and demands. Whether your requirements are for a personal weekend getaway, a simple night out with family and friends, or a long-term security executive protection detail, ATS can provide any level of security for your needs.

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PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS:

FIREARMS TRAINING:

There are three reasons why it is important to get firearms training. The first reason is safety, the second is education, and the third is learning the fundamentals. Every day, we are inundated with misinformation that is both intentional and unintentional. For the average person, it’s hard to discern what the real facts are coming from the news, television, movies and social media. It’s almost impossible to see through the myriad of misinformation. ATS firearm training provides experience, Knowledge, Safety, and Confidence, are some of what you look for in a local trusted firearms mentor. We at ATS, embody those characteristics, making us a fundamental learning and training establishment. We increase your skills and try to enhance your ability to protect yourself and those around you in a very professional, yet fun and exciting learning environment. Learn More

THREAT ASSESSMENT:

Critical events happen every day that your company should be prepared for, such as workplace violence, active shooters, and terrorism.

Active shooter incidents have become increasingly common everywhere, within all types of settings where groups of people gather— on university campuses, in office parks, in hospitals, in retail stores, during community events, and more.

If you would like a free consultation and additional information on how to better protect your organization from threats like these, Learn More

Contact Advanced Tactical Solutions

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(706) 502-8898

Frequently Asked Questions

Our “Tiered” firearms training allows you to choose the level training that best represents your firearms experience or the level of experience that you wish to gain. Our proprietary four tier approach to firearm training takes the shooter from basic firearm safety all the way to advanced tactical shooting skills. Please fill out the form on the right and we will reach out to you with all of the information you need about firearm training. Read More

Tier 1 training is specifically designed for the person who is unfamiliar with firearms, and Tier 2 is our Basic Fundamentals class.

In almost all cases, yes. The only time we will keep your tuition is when you no-show without 48 hour notice.

Not to our handgun classes. These classes are geared towards the typical handgun owned by most people. The length of a rifle does not allow for a safe environment for all students with the drills we teach. Some classes will allow rifle work and all shoot-house work will be rifle related.

Absolutely! ATS is a full service, state board licensed, private detective investigation agency. We are experienced in uncovering information, building evidence, surveillance, child custody, missing persons, skip-tracing and every other investigative service you may need. We provide our clients the needed information and documentation to help them with a wide range of scenarios be it private, criminal or civil. As a full-service detective agency, you can rest assured that we will handle your domestic investigations, criminal cases, and legal needs with the utmost privacy and efficiency. Read More

Advanced Tactical Solutions LLC (ATS) can become your security partner, capable of solving any issue by implementing customized protocols that align with your business or personal demands. You can hire a security detail for a single event, long-term period, bodyguard for a single day or make them a part of your full-time executive protection team. ATS will work with all clients in need of personal or corporate protection. Read More

Security is a top priority for most business owners, and, unfortunately, in this day and age, this security involves being prepared for active shooter threats. Active shooter training can reduce the risk of active shooter incidents while improving preparedness and strengthening ongoing efforts intended to prevent future occurrences. With the constant coverage of active shooters in the news, many employers have began to emphasize the importance of being prepared for this type of threat, not only for the welfare of their employees, but also to limit company liability.

Classes range from $175 to $1100 depending on the shooter’s experience level and which type of training they are interested in. We offer group discounts as well as discounts for repeat clients.

Not in Tier One training. All other classes require you to have your own firearm.

Our classes are held at 216 Sailors Dr. in Ellijay, Ga. or our Executive Training Range Complex at 113 Russell Scenic Hwy. in Blairsville, Ga. Please give us a call if you need help with times, places and dates. (706) 502-8898

Not for Tier One training. Yes, for all others. Both eye and hearing protection will be required for your own safety. While we encourage you to bring your own, we may have equipment that you may use.

Tier One: Approx. 5 Hours
Tier Two: Approx. 8 Hours
Tier Three: Approx. 8 Hours
Tier Four: Approx. 10 Hours Tier Five: Approx. 10 Hours Tier Six: Approx. 6-8 Hours Tier Seven : Approx. 2-Days (8 Hours Each) Tier Eight: Approx. 2-Days (8 Hours Each)

Classes begin at 09:00 sharp! Please arrive early around 08:30 for registration and check-in.

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4.9 58 reviews

  • Class was fantastic!!!!!! I’ve taken classes from many different companies and instructors. Mike and Greg are top tier. Absolutely the best attitudes of any instructor I’ve ever trained with! Had a blast and freshened up a lot of old, … More plus learned some new things.
    JC Ammons ★★★★★ a month ago
  • It was a great day at the FARM, intense, tough, and eye opening. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot more than we expected to learn. We are planning on practicing and using what we learned to improve our skills as a security team. … More And, we plan on returning to do more training with ATS. A huge THANKS goes to ATS team members, Tom, Mike, Mark, and Greg for their time and patience with our team, we had a fantastic day!!!
    Ken Payne - Chattahoochee Baptist Church Safety Team Member
    Ken Payne ★★★★★ a month ago
  • Absolutely fantastic day. A LOT of information to absorb. Be ready to take notes and break old bad habits that have been causing you problems over the years. Between current medical training and firearms training, it's a very busy … More and full day. These guys are top notch and really care about making sure you grow both while you're there training and things you can do when you go back home to better hone your skills. Would recommend this to anyone interested in bettering their marksmanship or just a fun day out with family or friends. Make sure to wear long sleeves or plenty of sunscreen if your inclined to burn however... Can't wait to go back again.
    G.P. Gladden ★★★★★ a month ago
  • The Tier 7: House of Worship Security Training class
    If you have a Safety/Security team at your church. Highly recommend to train with ATS. The level of training they provided with their professional staff was unmatched... We focused
    … More on fundamentals with real life church scenarios. Grateful to have had the opportunity to train with ATS. Chattahoochee Baptist Church
    Charlie Aguirre ★★★★★ a month ago
  • Extremely professional. The classroom presentation was informative and well done. The time on the range was very productive and enjoyable. 5 out of 5.
    The above review was for the Tier 3 class. Since the Tier 3 class was so good I signed
    … More up for the Tier 4 class. I just completed the Tier 4 class. This is an exceptional class for tactical concealed carry. Real world scenarios are used and the instructor to student ratio was over one to one. I have taken many classes over the last 30 years and this is one of the best. I highly recommend this class and give it a 5 of 5 review like the Tier 3 class above. Great Job men.
    William Brock ★★★★★ 2 months ago
  • I recently took the Tier 3 CCW course. The training in both the classroom and range was great! Tom and his team are very professional, knowledgeable, and eager to teach. Looking forward to future courses at ATS!
    Brandon Leigh ★★★★★ 2 months ago
  • Fantastic training! 5 out of 5, highly recommend!
    The tier 5 class was a better tactical weapons class than any pre-deployment training in the Marine Corps. AR-to-handgun transitions, shooting with movement, off-hand and degraded physical
    … More ability drills were first-rate and all were based on potential real-world scenarios. The medical training at the beginning was a great wake-up call to refresh past combat lifesaver training.
    I plan on returning with my family to do the handgun shoot and move training and am very interested in their vehicle combat course (defending and fighting your way out of a vehicle).
    Thank you gentlemen, well done. I won’t forget to check my six!
    Semper Fi,
    Jay N.
    Jay N ★★★★★ 6 months ago
  • Absolutely worth the time and money. The classes are much better than their youtube videos suggest. I highly recommend. I went through the tier V with some veterans and we all thought is was great training. This training is the difference … More between a good marksman and being a good gunfighter. I'd really like my family members to go next. I also appreciated the medical classes to being me up to speed on current medical practices regarding tourniquets and chest valves - Matt McBride USMC (ret)
    Matthew McBride ★★★★★ 7 months ago
  • The tier 4 class covered everything from fundamentals to advanced scenarios. The instructors were patient and informative. I learned a lot and look to advance my training with ATS further. Very well worth the time and money!!
    Thanks ATS!!
    … More
    Sam Boger ★★★★★ 8 months ago
  • The Tier8 Executive Protection lvl1 course as trained by the guys at ATS is excellent. They really know the businesses & understand training from fundamentals upward to build proficiency and confidence in students. The training being … More different from my usual hard tactical work, it was a lot more than expected. As a security company owner, I push to provide the best services possible & these guys deliver high grade training for such purposes. I'll be returning for advanced training ASAP & sending my people here as well. If you're interested in great training for defense, security or tactical you want to go to the ATS training facility in GA!
    Ryan Love ★★★★★ a year ago
  • I have 2 separate reviews. I set up a level 1class for our work employees and family. Nothing but rave reviews from all. Everybody enjoyed it, learned a lot, and interest in the subjects taught has skyrocketed and actually produced results … More of continued learning. Couldn't be happier especially for a typically hard to please group. Later, I took the Teir 4 class. I had a blast. Well run class. Safe. Learned a lot. Training worth the money and time. Just good stuff. Will be attending further training.
    Doug Candler ★★★★★ a year ago
  • Spent a really engaging and challenging day with Tom and team running their shoot house in Georgia. The knowledge and experience ATS instructors have really shows when you get into those doors and hallways. The training is very practical … More and scenario based, and that gives it a sense of realism instead of just theory. They took a handful of people who never met before that morning and, by the end of the day, had us working rooms super effectively as a single cohesive team. Definitely recommend time with Tom and his team for anyone who wants to elevate their CQB and develop some basic teamwork.
    Eachan Fletcher ★★★★★ a year ago
  • My church security team took part in the tactical shooting class specifically designed for dealing with the threats churches are facing across the nation. The training was not only real world and professionally taught, it helped to show … More how we can better protect and serve our congregation. I can't thank the shooting instructors enough for their attention to detail and subject matter experience. Looking forward to signing up for additional tier training. Thank you.
    EagleTalon457 Medina ★★★★★ a year ago
  • My church security team took part in the tactical shooting class specifically designed for dealing with the threats churches are facing across the nation. The training was not only real world and professionally taught, it helped to show … More how we can better protect and serve our congregation. I can't thank the shooting instructors enough for their attention to detail and subject matter experience. Looking forward to signing up for additional tier training. Thank you.
    EagleTalon457 ★★★★★ a year ago

Tom Fiala, CCTS, CPO

Tom, as Founder and President of Advanced Tactical Solutions LLC (ATS), assumes the roles of Executive Security Consultant, Private Detective Investigator, Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, and provider of self-defense instruction to the public. He is additionally recognized for his expertise in High-Profile Client Protection and Executive Protection Specialist services. His extensive background includes roles as a Search & Rescue/Recovery Technician, High-Threat Mentor, and trained Emergency Medical Responder.

Furthermore, Tom brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as a former overseas Deputy Chief Foreign Government Homeland Security Countersurveillance and Counterterrorism executive agent. His career encompasses significant contributions as a Defense Intelligence & Operational-Security (Op-Sec) civilian combat operator, involving regular collaboration with international law enforcement, local military, and private military contractor personnel within the global security arena.

SECURITY NOTE: It is important to note that this summary does not confirm nor deny any classified background in National or Foreign Security, and excludes experience that is not publicly disclosed.

ATS Supports the Following Organizations.

At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.

The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. We also honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country.

More than 52,000 servicemen and women physically injured in recent military conflicts. 500,000 living with invisible wounds, from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder. 320,000 experiencing debilitating brain trauma. With the support of our community of donors and team members, we give a voice to those needs and empower our warriors to begin the journey to recovery.

Folds of Honor has grown from a vision into a movement. This folded flag is a constant reminder of those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. It inspires us to help equip and educate their loved ones in need of our support. Thank you for embracing the call.

Founded in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is dedicated to telling the story of American Law Enforcement and making it safer for those who serve and maintaining and publishing comprehensive details on the circumstances surrounding officer line-of-duty deaths.

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