Darkside Training and Competition Event 2026 (CA)

DARKSIDE 2026 – Tactical Training & Team Competition Join us for our annual Darkside event—an action-packed full day of advanced instruction, high-level team competitions, and intense force-on-force scenarios. This event brings together agency teams and individual operators to sharpen skills, push limits, and walk away better prepared for real-world operations. What to Expect: Rotating blocks of expert-led training on relevant tactical topics (Guest instructors: Persistent Systems and D-TacK9 Scored force-on-force scenarios to test decision-making under pressure Team-based competitions that challenge communication, tactics, and grit One full team reserved for individual sign-ups (6 slots max) Remaining slots open to agency-registered 6-person teams 🥪 Lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks provided throughout the day 🏆 Awards for top-performing team 🎟️ Raffle with premium gear and prizes Train hard. Compete harder. Guest presenters include: Persistent Systems and D-TacK9 Prerequisite: Law enforcement, Military or Armed professional. Be in good physical shape, capable of lifting and moving 80lbs objects. Tuition: $425 (select your shirt size below) Agency Discount for full teams of 6- Contact us! Agency Enrollment: Agency representatives enrolling one or more officers CLICK on the CART and enter names and emails for all officers. To pay by check please email admin@optempotraining.com for an invoice. Location: Hayward, California (location provided to enrolled attendees). Date & Time: October 2nd, 2026. Time: 7am-7pm. Hardware/Equipment: Carbine converted for SIM/UTM. *Limited number of UTM bolts available for use. Pistol converted for SIM/UTM. *Limited number of Pistols available for use. 150 round minimum SIM rifle, 100 round minimum pistol provided by participant. Contact us if you need to purchase SIM ammunition. Duty/Tactical gear (plate carrier, belt, holster, WML, handheld, etc.) IFAK Clear eye protection. Recommended: https://amzn.to/46aaR1z Simmunition face mask (Dual Pane). Recommended: https://amzn.to/3JTNhyz Gloves. Recommended: https://amzn.to/3Ia5Q0V Neck protection. Recommended: https://amzn.to/45UkAtX Groin protection. Recommended: https://amzn.to/41Jij2l Long sleeve top and pants Notepad, pen, sharpie or get tech like this: https://amzn.to/3HR5rjX