HST Self-Defense Use of Force – Monday, August 17, 2026

Quick Details:

• Date:  Monday, August 17, 2026
• Time:  2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Location:  Elkhart County Correctional Complex , 26861 County Road 26
• Tickets are $39 each and are non-refundable
• Only 50 tickets available
• This training is limited to Elkhart County employees only

Event Details:

HST Use of Force – Legal Standard will equip you with an understanding of Indiana self-defense law. Knowing the legal boundaries of self-defense will reduce the legal and financial jeopardy associated with use of force situations. Scenarios will also be discussed to practice the application of use of force law.  The class is approximately three hours long.

Training topics:

• Indiana self-defense law
• Defense of others
• Castle Doctrine and Stand your Ground law
• Four pillars of justifiable use of force
• Force continuum
• Variables affecting the use of force

Hoosier State Training LLC provides self-defense training and firearm instruction for individuals and groups including businesses and church security ministries.  The training encompasses safe, effective use of a handgun, rifle and shotgun for first-time firearm owners and experienced shooters alike.  Training can be provided at the customer’s facility or at a designated Hoosier State Training range.  Dan Burch, owner and lead instructor of HST LLC, started his law enforcement career in 2004 and became a certified law enforcement firearm instructor in 2012.  He has been providing self-defense training solutions to individuals, businesses and church security ministries since 2008.  Dan is active with the security ministry at his church and assists other churches with establishing their security ministries.  Contact Hoosier State Training LLC to schedule a group or individual training event or check out www.HoosierStateTraining.com to sign up for an open-enrollment training event.