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“The Skilled Teaching Skills” The most experienced and skilled group of trainers/consultants in North East Texas.

“Our mission at FDT is to equip Law Enforcement  , first responders , armed citizens and military personnel with the skills and exposure they need. With the instructors backgrounds vary in military  special operations, law enforcement, SWAT & High Risk Protection we bring a wide range of knowledge and actual experience to our clients. If you don’t see a particular class type that meets your needs we can customize and create training to fit your needs for private instruction or private group. Training from Basic Firearms /License To Carry to Close Quarter Fighting we can bring it all in the firearm , hand to hand , medical and survival worlds.

Physical Address : 369 CR 2784 Mineola ,TX
Mailing Address: 1209 S Main Box111 Lindale, TX 75771
Phone: 903-539-2610
Email: freedomdefense1@yahoo.com 

Visit Our Private Security and Protection Company at
www.paladinsolutions.org

Please contact us with any questions , needs or concerns you have.

Staff:

Ray – Owner & Manager –

USAF Veteran – High Risk Protection – Executive & Dignitary Protection – Security Consultant- Personal Protection Officer – PSD Lead – LEO Active Shooter Response Instructor – School & Church Safety Consultant -Wilderness/Urban Survival & Evasion- Guardian Instructor- Firearms & CQB Instructor

Nick –  Army Veteran/ Special Forces 18 Delta – State Department Contractor SAR Technician /Flight Medic /TCCC Instructor-  Wilderness/Urban Survival & Evasion- Rifle & CQB Instructor

Kelly – Marine Veteran –  Law Enforcement – Special Response Teams – DEA Task Force – Executive & Dignitary Protection -Firearms and GST Instructor

Seth – Marine Veteran – Precision & Long Range Rifle Instructor- Law Enforcement Officer -Industry Consultant

Wayne  – US Army Veteran/Ranger – Ranger School Instructor – High Risk Protection  – Personal Protection Officer – Security Contractor – Executive & Dignitary Protection- Firearms & CQB Instructor

Jon Holland- 82nd Army Veteran – SWAT – Police Officer – ALERRT and Law Enforcement Instructor- Red Dot Pistol Instructor

Nate  – East TX Krav Maga – Industry Consultant – Personal Protection Officer

Charles – Range Safety Officer – Personal Protection Officer- Wildland First Responder

Haleigh – Women’s Self Defense Instructor – Personal Protection Officer – Range Safety Officer

INSTRUCTOR RATED CERTIFICATIONS
Military Small Arms Weapons Instuctors

DPS School Guardian Instructors

 Krav Maga Instructors (East Texas Krav Maga)
Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors

ALERRT & Law Enforcement Active Shooter Instructors

 Combatives Instructors
Law Enfrocement Instructors Reguse To Be A Victim  Instuctors
Private Security Instructors & Consultants Personal Protection Instructors
Force On Force/CQC Instuctors Texas Hunters Safety Instructors
Texas License To Carry Instructors Sexual Assault Prevention Instructors
NRA Shotgun/Pistol/Rifle Instuctors Emergency First Aid/CPR/AED Instructors
Defensive Handgun/Shotgun/Carbine Instructors Rescue Tech Instructor
Chief Range Safety Officers School Safety Instructor
Active Shooter Response InstructorSchool Safety Consultants Tactical Medicine /TCCC Instructors
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS
Weapons & Tactics/Personal Defense Long Gun Defensive Tactics
Concealed Carry Tactics Home Defense & Contingency Planning
Interviewing/Interrogation Tactics Less Lethal Munitions
Edged Weapons Advanced SWAT
Close Quarters Battle Advanced Hostage Rescue
Rappel Master Defensive Tactics
Crisis Intervention & Management Explosive Entry
Advanced Taser Site Security Assessment
Basic Survival/Evasion Certified Asset Protection
Certified Women’s Self Defense Certified Interrogation/Interview Tactics
Perimeter Security Certified Hand To Hand Combat

TEXAS CARRY LICENSE / BEGINNER HANDGUN

HOUSE OF WORSHIP EMERGENCY RESPONSE

SCHOOL/CAMPUS SAFETY

CERTIFIED NRA CLASSES OFFERED

DEFENSIVE FIREARMS COURSES

FORCE ON FORCE/REAL WORLD TRAINING

YOUTH TRAINING COURSES

HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES

SEMINARS

PERSONAL DEFENSE

FIREARMS FOR RENT:

  • Firearms are available for rent for all classes offered at a rate of $25 per firearm.

TESTIMONIALS:

“Very professional and informative, excellent instruction…” Charles Smith

“Some of the best training in my Law Enforcement career. They bring a realistic approach that correlates to our job” Andy Guildon

” These guys obviously know what they.            are doing , the experience shows”                    SSGT Tony Diaz 

“I enjoyed all the training I received. I feel I have the training I need to protect myself if I have to.” Barbara Lyles

“As a Marine that has fought in several combat zones, this is some of the most intense training I have ever received.” Bruce Tejas

“I have been in law enforcement for over 12 years, and Ray and his team have provided some of the most extensive training and tactics I have experienced in my career.” John Gilfan

“Very personal, learned a lot and feel very confident in handling my gun.” Natalie Hounce

“Training was excellent,left knowing how to safely defend ourselves if needed.” Rick Stanford

“I would recommend Freedom Defense to anyone. They really care about you as the student and what they do.” Jason Locken

“After all the training, I feel confident in handling my gun and defending myself if needed. I was not ready before, and Ray and his team took us step by step.” Matthew Stocklon

“As a security contractor, the level of professionalism by this team ranks with the top on my list!” Stan G.

“Ray took his time with our team, watched each individual member and evaluated, crituqued, corrected and equipped our team to deploy to the border and be better prepared for what we faced.” Paul Jenson