Welcome to the A+R Tactics Guardian Network

A dedicated training community built for security professionals, first responders, and anyone serious about personal and public protection.

With your one-time $5 webinar ticket, you’ll unlock:

  • Expert-led Facebook Live trainings on security and self-defense

  • Real-world strategies you can apply immediately

  • Live Q&A sessions with seasoned professionals

  • A like-minded network focused on growth and readiness

Your membership continues free after that—because true preparedness isn’t a one-time event, it’s a commitment.

Join today, stay sharp, and train alongside those who take protection seriously.

One Ticket. Ongoing Training.

  • Get Your $5 Ticket to Access the Live Guardian Network Webinar

    Get your Ticket

  • Join the Private Facebook Group to Connect and Get Updates

    Find the Facebook Group
  • A+R Tactics Guardian Network, Security professionals live trainings

    Continue Your Training with Live Sessions and Expert Insights

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First Webinar - April 27th

Join us for the first Guardian Network webinar, an elite training experience for those who take protection seriously.

🎟 Only $5 to register—this one-time purchase unlocks:

  • Access to the live webinar

  • Membership in our private Guardian Network Facebook Group

  • Monthly Facebook Live training sessions

  • Real-world defense tactics

  • Live Q&As with experienced instructors

  • A professional community focused on readiness

A+R Tactics Guardian Network Private Facebook Group

After purchasing your ticket:

  1. Search “A+R Tactics Guardian Network” on Facebook

  2. Request to join the group

  3. Use the email you used to buy your ticket to answer the membership question

Meet the Team

  • Altonio Rivers

    OWNER / DIRECTOR OF TACTICAL TRAINING

    Altonio is a former United States Marine and veteran law enforcement officer with over 18 years of service at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, where he held critical roles including SWAT team member and FBI Human Trafficking Taskforce detective. He is also an NRA and USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, Simunitions and Force on Force Certified Instructor, Glock Armorer, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt, now leading A+R Tactics to provide essential training for law enforcement and civilians.

  • Nicole Thurman

    OWNER/ DIRECTOR OF THE WOMENS INSTITUTE

    Nicole is a Registered Nurse (BSN, RN) and co-owner of A+R Tactics, with extensive expertise as a Firearms and Combatives Instructor, holding black and blue belts in Krav Maga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, respectively. She is also an NRA and USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, Simunitions and Force on Force Certified Instructor, Glock Armorer, and Red Cross Certified Instructor, leading the Women’s Training Institute and authoring Civilian Trauma Response Training for diverse audiences.

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