John is the primary instructor, but supported by subject matter experts in various fields as client needs dictate.

Individual Instructor Certifications:

RangeMaster Certified Instructor (100/99.2/95), Annual Conference Refresher Training 10/24

StopTheBleed(TM) Instructor

Texas License to Carry (LTC) Instructor

Texas School Safety (Armed Teacher/Defender) Instructor

Texas DPS On-Duty, Armed First Responder Instructor

NRA Pistol Instructor

Texas DPS Private Security Level III Firearms Instructor

Texas DPS Private Security Level III Classroom Instructor

USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense, Stopping the Mass Shooter Threat and First Aid Fundamentals Instructor

Current Relevant Credentials:

Texas Commissioned (Armed) Security Officer

Texas L4/Personal Protection Officer

Texas Licensed Private Investigator / Member: Texas Association of Licensed Investigators

Member: International Association of Close Protection Agents

Medical: Texas EMT-B DSHS#735658, Exp 2026

Ongoing Defense Related Training/Development:

Blauer SPEAR reactive defense program student

IPSC/USPSA TY30039, B-Class

Threat Assessment and Behavioral Analysis Instructor development (S.A.F.E.)

Department of Justice, Amber Alert Child Abduction Response Team Trained (28hrs)

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care for Law Enforcement Officers Certified (exp. 9/2027)

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Public Safety Member (Search and Rescue Component)

Member: Firearms Trainers Association (www.ftaprotect.com)

Texas State University ALERRT Shoot House (Active Killer Response)(7 TCOLE hrs, 2.19.24)

UN0431 Professional Pyrotechnic Certification (Exp. Sept 20, 2027)

US Army, Active Duty: Fort Jackson, Fort Devens, US Army Intelligence School, Kunia Regional Signal Intelligence Operations Center, other TDY assignments.

Other Misc Certs for volunteer work:  Emergency Management Institute: ICS 100, 200, 300, 317 (CERT), 700, FEMA IS 00005a, NOLS WFA, NASAR Search and Rescue Tech, Red Cross Disaster Damage Assessment certification.