About Kinetic Concepts

Tactical gear built from the field, not the showroom

Kinetic Concepts designs and creates tactical gear from a law enforcement perspective, shaped by real-world experience and the demands of everyday use.

Over time, tactical gear has become increasingly over-engineered, packed with features that can add weight, complexity, and cost without making the equipment more useful. We believe there’s a better way.

Our focus is simple: practical gear that works. Every design is built around function, durability, ease of use, and the realities of the people who depend on their equipment. No unnecessary complexity. No features for the sake of features. Just straightforward tactical gear designed to serve a purpose and perform when it matters.

Tactical training that matches the real-world experience

How we move, make decisions, and apply tactics in our environment is the majority of what cops do. Winning or losing will likely come down to where you're standing and why you are there. If you don't get there at all, nothing else matters.

Mission

It is your responsibility to increase your chances of survival and limit the levels of destruction. Our tactical training was created from real-world experiences by those who have done the job. Kinetic Concepts understands that officers rarely continue training after leaving a course. To accommodate this issue, Kinetic Concepts has focused on providing a pathway for officers to continue "training" themselves on the job. Real-world scenarios should not be wasted opportunities to get better.

Commitment

Brad is the Owner and Lead Instructor of Kinetic Concepts LLC.

Brad served four years in the Marine Corps Infantry from 2008-2012 and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

After being discharged from the military in 2012, Brad was employed by First Energy as a nuclear security officer, where he was responsible for securing and protecting a nuclear facility from radiological sabotage.

Brad has been a police officer in a large, high-crime, metropolitan area for 10 years and has served on patrol and tactical teams, conducting proactive plainclothes investigations, which included surveillance and the apprehension of violent criminals.

Brad's tactical team conducted around 40 vehicle containments over 3 years. In 2021, Brad was involved in an engagement while conducting a VCT. The outcome of that engagement was the result of Kinetic Concepts methodology. Through these years of personal experiences, Brad developed High Risk Vehicle Encounters and Exploiting Accuracy through proven concepts and practical application in real-world scenarios.

Brad completed his bachelor's degree in criminal justice and is a certified firearm, simunition, breaching and active shooter instructor.