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Cirriculum Vitae

Professional educator, author and keynote speaker Steve Tarani has served the United States defense, law enforcement, and intelligence communities for over 30 years as a respected subject-matter expert/ service provider in protection, firearms, and defensive tactics to numerous high- and low-profile federal agencies.

Formerly sworn in the states of California and Nevada, Tarani is a former fulltime Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) protective-programs employee and was formerly on staff at the US Department of Energy (DOE) National Security Institute (Security Force Training Dept.) at Kirtland Air Force Base (NM). He is a DoD and FLETC-certified firearms instructor who has been on staff at Gunsite Academy (AZ) for over 24 years and is formerly an adjunct instructor at the SIG Arms Academy (NH) for over 16 years.

Specializing in awareness-based training, Tarani is also the published author of nine books and contributes monthly to numerous industry periodicals. He remains a private-sector protective agent, member of InfraGard and serves on the National Sheriffs’ Association School Safety and Security Committee.

Client Offerings

Steve Tarani can be booked for:

  • Instructor-led training
  • Presentations
    • In Person
    • Digital
  • Table-top Exercises
  • Interactive Workshops
  • Speaking Engagements

Current Employment

2011 – Today: Global Resource Services, LLC – Managing Member providing awareness-based instructor-led training and protective services.

Federal Certifications

  • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Instructor
  • Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Level One Instructor
  • US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Instructor

Public and Private Sector

Steve Tarani leads protective services operational and training efforts in providing resources, hard skills (DT and small arms) and soft skills (awareness-based training) programs of instruction.

Publications

Books

  • “The Naked Edge – Definitive Guide to Defense Against Edged Weapon Attack” Published by Unique Publications, Burbank, CA. October 2002
  • “The Karambit – Ancient Blade of the Indonesian Archipelago” Published by Unique Publications, Burbank, CA. November 2002
  • “Contact Weapons: Lethality and Defense” (with foreword by Lt. Col. David Grossman) Published by Gunsite Press (Wolfe Publications), Phoenix, AZ.
  • “Folding Knives” Published by E3 Publications, Los Angeles, CA
  • “The Art of Disarming” Published by E3 Publications, Los Angeles, CA
  • “Mastering the Curved Blade” Published by E3 Publications, Los Angeles, CA
  • “Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight” Published by E3 Publications, Los Angeles, CA
  • “Preventive Defense: PreFense – The 90% Advantage”, Los Angeles, CA
  • “Your Most Powerful Weapon – Using Your Mind to Stay Safe”, Phoenix, AZ

Digital Publications

Print Publications

  • “Dot Your Eyes: Everything You Need to Know About Carry Optics”; Shooting Illustrated, May 2021, page 78
  • “Jot This Down: Tactical Pen Self-Defense Tips”; Concealed Carry Magazine, April 2021, Page 70
  • “When a Knife Beats a Gun”; The Armory Life Magazine, Spring 2021, Page 68
  • “Clear Indicators: 7 Signs You May be Attacked”; Concealed Carry Magazine, February/ March 2021, Page 76
  • “Defending Against Civil Unrest”; Shooting Illustrated, February 2021, page 50
  • “How to Win a Fight”; Shooting Illustrated, December 2020, page 58
  • “Securing School Safety”; Sheriff & Deputy Magazine, November/ December 2020, page 42
  • “Street Smarts: Staying Safe in Uncertain Times”; Shooting Illustrated, Oct 2020, page 66
  • “Handgun Retention Skills”; Shooting Illustrated, February 2020, page 63
  • “Make an Impact: Impact Weapon Defense”; Shooting Illustrated, September 2019, page 80
  • “Skills and Confidence”; Shooting Illustrated, July 2019, page 74
  • “Out of Time”; Shooting Illustrated, April 2019, page 61
  • “One-hand Fight”; Shooting Illustrated, January 2019, page 89
  • “New, Unfamiliar and Threatening”; Shooting Illustrated, September 2018, page 87
  • “Combat Control: Control Close Quarter Threats”; Shooting Illustrated, June 2018, page 63
  • “The Four Factors of Survival”; Shooting Illustrated, December 2017, page 63
  • “Bad Guy’s Blueprint”; Shooting Illustrated, September 2017, page 84
  • “In the Loop”; Shooting Illustrated, May 2017, page 92
  • “Exit or Equalize: Non-Ballistic Weapons”; Shooting Illustrated, March 2017, page 68
  • “Soft Touch: Why Soft Skills Matter”; Concealed Carry Magazine, Feb/ Mar 2017, page 78
  • “Blade Runner: Defense Against a Knife Attack”; Shooting Illustrated, Jan 2017, page 95
  • “PreFense for Travelers”; Overland Journal, Winter 2016
  • “History and Evolution of the Karambit”; Recoil Magazine, Issue 28, page 78

Interviews with Tarani

Written about Tarani – Digital Media

Written about Tarani – Print Media

  • “Want to Bone up on Your Training?”; Recoil Magazine, Issue 21, page 174
  • “Last Ditch Defense”; SWAT Magazine, October 2013, page 94

Interviews about Tarani

Martial Arts Trade Periodicals

  • “Last of the Living Blade Warriors”; Martial Arts Masters; January/1995
  • “LAMECO: Legacy of Steel”; Arnistadore – The Journal of Philippines Arts & Culture; Aug/1996
  • “Edge of Steel – Shirt of Iron”; Freevoice Magazine; May/1997
  • “The Ultimate Muay Thai Fighter’s Camp”; Inside Kung Fu; January/1999
  • “The Defensive Edge”; Guns Magazine (1999 Combat Annual); Jan/1999
  • “Nunchaku to 9mm: The Common Thread”; Martial Arts Illustrated; Jul/1999
  • “Surviving Edged Weapons”; Martial Arts Legends; Sep/1999
  • “Five to Stay Alive”; Guns Magazine (2000 Combat Annual); Jan/2000
  • “Tactical Deployment”; Guns Magazine (2000 Combat Annual); Jan/2000
  • “The Higher Teachings”; Martial Arts Illustrated; Feb/2000
  • “Gunsite: New Beginnings”; American Handgunner Magazine; Apr/2000
  • “History of the Karambit”; Martial Arts Illustrated; Aug/2000
  • “Disarming the Knife”; Martial Arts Illustrated; Dec/2000
  • “Combat Handgun Retention”; Guns Magazine (2000 Combat Annual); Jan/2001
  • “The Gunsite Draw”; Guns Magazine (2000 Combat Annual); Jan/2001
  • “The Knife & The Gun”; Guns Magazine ; May/2001
  • “Force Options Training – Delivery and Balance”; FBI National Academy Magazine; Apr/2001
  • “Cut and Thrust Method – Espada Y Daga”, Filipino Martial Arts; Aug/2001
  • “Combat Training – Filipino Style”, Filipino Martial Arts; Aug/ 2001
  • “Mental Aspects of Edged Weapons”; American Handgunner Magazine; Nov/2001
  • “America Strikes Back – Surviving a Close Quarter Attack”, Martial Arts Illustrated; Mar/ 2002
  • “Knives for Cops – A National Composite Policy”; Law and Order Magazine; Mar/ 2002
  • “Suspects with Edged Weapons”; Law and Order Magazine; Jul/ 2002
  • “Unarmed Defense and the Power of Light”; Combat Tactics Magazine; Nov/ 2002

Training Videos

  • Course: USCCA Academy (usconcealedcarry.com)
  • “Tactical Edged weapons II” (Created, written, directed and lead role Steve Tarani, produced by Gunsite Productions Inc.) Released in August1998.
  • “Close Quarter Tactics I” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by Gunsite Productions Inc.) Released in November,1998.
  • “Defensive Walking Stick ”(Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by Gunsite Productions Inc.) Released in July 1999.
  • “Ron Avery: Secrets of a Professional Shooter – Part One” (Created, written and directed  by Steve Tarani,  produced by Visionary Alliance Group LLC.) Released in August 2000.
  • “Ron Avery: Secrets of a Professional Shooter – Part Two” (Created, written, and directed by Steve Tarani,  produced by Visionary Alliance Group LLC.) Released in November 2000.
  • “Ron Avery: Secrets of a Professional Shooter – Part Three” (Created, written and directed  by Steve Tarani,  produced by Visionary Alliance Group LLC.) Released in August 2000.
  • “The Naked Edge – Part One – Fundamentals of Edged Weapon Defensive Technology” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by CFW Enterprises Inc.) Released in March 2001.
  • “The Naked Edge – Part Two – Defending Against Long and Close Range Attacks” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by CFW Enterprises Inc.) Released in March 2001.
  • “The Naked Edge – Part Three – Defense and Disarms at Extreme Close Quarters” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by CFW Enterprises Inc.) Released in March 2001.
  • “Karambit: Exotic Weapon of the Indonesian Archipelago – Part One” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by CFW Enterprises Inc.) Released in March 2001.
  • “Karambit: Exotic Weapon of the Indonesian Archipelago – Part Two” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by CFW Enterprises Inc.) Released in March 2001.
  • “Karambit: Exotic Weapon of the Indonesian Archipelago – Part Three” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by CFW Enterprises Inc.) Released in March 2001. Airborne Defense – Ensuring your Personal Safety in Confined Area Travel” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by Creative Concepts Inc.) Released in May 2002.
  • “Fixed and Folding Blades – Carry Operation and Personal Defense” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by Creative Concepts Inc.) Released in May 2002.
  • “Karambit – Operation and  Personal Safety” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by Creative Concepts Inc.) Released in May 2002.
  • “Folding Knives” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by E3 Video Inc.) Released in Aug 2007.
  • “The Art of Disarming” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by E3 Video Inc.) Released in Aug 2007.
  • “Mastering the Curved Blade” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by E3 Video Inc.) Released in Aug 2007.
  • “Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight” (Created, written, directed and lead role by Steve Tarani, produced by E3 Video Inc.) Released in Aug 2007.

Hard Skills

Working more than seven years as a contractor for the federal government, Tarani was recruited and hired as a full-time federal employee by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Langley (VA) where he was trained and served in protective programs. Steve has recently moved on from federal employment returning to the private sector where he currently serves as a protective agent and professional educator specializing in protective services.

    Federal Firearms Instructor Certifications

  • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
  • US Department of Energy    (Office of Security)
  • Central Intelligence Agency (Office of Security)
    Participatory: Hard Skills (Federal)

  • US Department of State (DS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA)
  • US DOE/ NNSI Central Training Academy (NM) – Security Force Training, Staff Instructor
  • Adjunct: US Department of Justice (DOJ) FBI/ DEA Instructor Trainer, Quantico, VA
  • Adjunct: US Marine Corps MCMAP/ MACE Instructor Trainer, Quantico, VA
  • Central Intelligence Agency Protective Agent Training, Langley, VA
    Participatory: Hard Skills (Civilian)

  • Global Resource Services, LLC (DE) Managing Member, Protective Services and Training http://grs.us.com/
  • Operational Skills Group, LLC (CA) Director of Training and Operations
  • Adjunct: SIG Arms Academy (NH) Instructor: Firearms/ Defensive Tactics/ Protection http://sigsaueracademy.com/
  • Adjunct: Del Rey Oaks Police Department (CA) Instructor: Firearms/ Defensive Tactics
  • Gunsite Academy Inc. (AZ) Rangemaster http://gunsite.com/
  • Aegis Academy (CA) Staff Instructor http://aegisacademy.com/

Martial Arts Training extensively through the 1980’s with the likes of Guro Ted Lucaylucay, and Grandmaster Leovigildo M. Giron, Tarani achieved his Graduate/ Instructor ranking directly under Grandmaster Giron in Stockton, Caifornia in 1989. he is a disciple of Guro Dan Inosanto and received instructorship directly under Guro Inosanto in Los Angeles California in 1996. As a long-term private “back-yard” student of Punong Guro Edgar G. Sulite, Steve was also granted his instructorship in Palmdale, California in 1997. Subsequently, he is one of only a handful of Americans to hold three simultaneous instructorships in the Filipino weapon arts respectively under Grandmaster Giron, Punong Guro Sulite and Guro Dan Inosanto. Additional instructorships were conferred to Tarani on location in Japan at the Yoshinkan Honbu Dojo in Tokyo and in West Java, Bandung, Indonesia.

Practical Application Traveling to the source of non-ballistic (contact) weapon cultures such as the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, Steve took his intense training to the next level. Following cumulative years of training and full immersion into traditional Filipino, Malaysian, Japanese and Indonesian weapons systems, and extracting the practical elements of modern urban defense, he took those core components, integrated them with tier-one level firearms skills and incorporated them into U.S. DoD and civilian law enforcement training programs. As a result, Steve Tarani remains unparalleled as a professional educator of streamlined, no-nonsense protective skills.

Martial Arts Certifications Kali/Eskrima/Arnis Instructor – Guro Dan Inosanto, Los Angeles, CA,  Graduate/ Instructor – Bahala Na Eskrima Int’l, Stockton, CA,  Graduate/  Instructor – LAMECO Eskrima Int’l, Palmdale, CA, Muay Thai Boxing Instructor – Thai Boxing Association USA, Los Angeles, CA, Jun Fan/ Jeet Kune Do Instructor – Sifu Dan Inosanto – Los Angeles, CA, Aikido Sensei – Instructorship issued at the Yoshinkan Honbu Dojo in Tokyo, Japan, Indonesian Pencak Silat Instructor – Mande Muda International, Bandung, Indonesia

WHEN WHAT SPECIALIZATION RANK
1983-1986 Ninpo Ikkan Tai Ken Japanese JiuJitsu Contact Weapons Black Belt
1984-1986 Lucaylucay JKD Filipino Weapons Phase III
1986-1996 Bahala Na Eskrima Edged and Impact Weapons Instructor
1987-1996 Yoshinkan Aikido Empty Hand, Bo and Jo Black Belt
1993-2004 Lameco Eskrima International Edged and Impact Weapons Instructor
1994-2004 Indonesian Pencak Silat Exotic Edged, Impact and Flexible weapons Instructor
1995-2005 Thai Boxing Association USA Muay Thai Boxing Instructor
1994-2009 Inosanto Kali/Eskrima Empty hand, Edged and Impact Weapons Instructor

SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

WHERE SYSTEM LOCATION SPECIALIZATION
JAPAN Yoshinkan Aikido Honbu Dojo, Tokyo Traditional Weapons
INDONESIA Pencak Silat(Mande Muda) West Java, Bandung Exotic Weapons
PHILIPPINES Kali/ Eskrima/ Arnis Quezon City, Manila Edged and Impact Weapons

Specialties

Protective Services

  • Awareness-based Training
  • Protective Measures
  • Protective Intelligence
  • Operational Readiness

Personal Security

  • Non-Ballistic Weapons
    • Edged Weapons
    • Impact Weapons
    • Flexible Weapons
    • Improvised Weapons (weapons of opportunity)
  • Ballistic Weapons
    • Pistol
    • Carbine
    • Shotgun