Virtual

Join the inaugural meeting of the Aurora Sportsmen's Club Tactical Technology  — Aurora Sportsmen’s Club’s newest discipline, built for members who live at the intersection of readiness, innovation, and technology. Whether you’re simply a curious club member wanting to learn mre about the smartphone in your pocket, or a licensed HAM radio operator, a drone pilot, an IT networking professional, or a prepared citizen looking to level up your technical edge, Tac-Techs is where it all comes together.

This meeting will be held virtually, from the comfort of your home, using Microsoft Teams. 

Preparedness is not just about tools and technology—it’s about people. This TAC-TECHS session focuses on Mutual Assistance Groups (MAGs): small, trusted circles of individuals who plan, communicate, and support one another before, during, and after disruptions.

Modern radios are powerful tools—but only if they’re programmed correctly. This session introduces participants to radio programming concepts using AnyTone CPS as a practical example. No prior radio or programming experience is required.

Home and small-business networks are often poorly secured by default. This session covers networking fundamentals with a focus on practical security and resilience.

TAK servers enable shared situational awareness across devices. This session walks through setting up a basic OpenTAK server for civilian use.