FAQ
Answers to the questions we get most
Attending
Who is the workshop for?
People who train law enforcement and tactical professionals, and people who study that training. The room is a deliberate mix: working trainers, tactical practitioners, and training-science researchers, about 60 in total. You do not need to be sworn law enforcement to attend.
How much does it cost, and what does that include?
Attending costs $695, which covers your room at TBarM Resort for three nights (December 3, 4, and 5) and all meals from dinner Thursday through breakfast Sunday. Travel is on you. Selected presenters attend at no cost, with travel covered.
How do I register?
Download the registration form (PDF), fill it out, and email it to Sarah E. Drennan at sd33@txstate.edu. She will send you an invoice; payment is due by December 1, 2026. Seats are limited and most of the 2026 room is already spoken for, so register early. Details are on the attend page.
How do I get to TBarM?
TBarM Resort is in New Braunfels, Texas, between San Antonio and Austin. San Antonio International (SAT) and Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) are both within about an hour’s drive; rent a car or use rideshare from either. Everything during the workshop, including sessions, meals, and lodging, is on site, so you will not need a car once you arrive.
What should I bring?
Sessions are hands-on, and most include an active participant role. Bring clothes you can move in. Early December in the Hill Country is usually mild, but pack a layer for cool mornings.
Is there live fire?
No. TBarM has no live-fire range. Demonstrations use sims, scenarios, and mat work.
Presenting
How do I get a presentation slot?
Through the annual call for presentations, usually posted in the spring with proposals due in early June. The present page has the full requirements and a copy of the most recent call. Selected presenters have their conference fee, room, board, and travel covered.
Can I bring a co-presenter?
Yes. One presenter per session is covered by the workshop; co-presenters are welcome at their own cost.
Do I have to subscribe to a particular training philosophy?
No. No particular theoretical school is required. What matters is that you can show your method live and explain why you do it that way.
What is on the program this year?
Sixteen sessions across Friday and Saturday, opening with a keynote from Rob Gray. The sessions page has a page per session with the full description and the presenter’s bio; the schedule has the running order.
Materials
Where do slides, white papers, and readings live?
On the resources page.
Will photos from the workshop be available?
Yes, on the photos page after the workshop. If you have shots from past years, send them in.
Something else?
Email sd33@txstate.edu. Every question about the workshop goes to the same place.