2019 Mountain States SWAT Training and Competition

Law enforcement from all over the country came to Utah's Spanish Fork Canyon for the fifth annual Mountain States SWAT Training and Competition in early September.

October 1, 2019

Law enforcement from all over the country came to Utah's Spanish Fork Canyon for the fifth annual Mountain States SWAT Training and Competition in early September.

The three-day event was held at Thistle Gun Range, Fox 13 reports.

The training included an obstacle course, rifle and pistol courses, and scenario courses.

Each officer participating paid $100 or more, if they wanted to make an additional donation. Proceeds went to the Utah 1033 Foundation, which benefits the families of fallen officers.

All Photos: Franklin Rau/https://fsrau.smugmug.com

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