Our Team

Ray

Owner ~ Manager ~ Senior Instructor

USAF /AFSOC Vet - High Risk Protection & Recovery - Diplomatic Security - Congressional Protection -Executive Protection Officer - Private Investigator & Personal Protection Officer - Owner Of Freedom Defense & CoOwner of Paladin Solutions -Corporate Security /Interviewer - Firefighter /EMT

DPS / TCOLE Active Threat Response Instructor, Firearms & Close Protection Instructor, TEEX Tac Med Instructor, Executive & Dignitary Protection Instructor, UTMForce on Force Instructor , Defensive Tactics Instructor, DPS First Responder Instructor ,School Safety Consultant & Guardian Instructor, Urban & Wilderness Survival Instructor , School Safety Bleeding Control Instructor, Security Consultant , Active Threat Consultant - Backcountry Guide

Nick

Rifle ~ CQB Instructor

USArmy 18D Vet (SFMS)- FP-C, C-NPT, NRP, CTR - Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)-Certified Neonatal and Pediatric Transport (C-NPT)- National Registry Paramedic (NRP)-Combat Technical Rescue (CTR)- SARS Personnel Recovery /State Dept. - Army Combat Medic -NGO Aid Work - Personal Protection Officer - High Risk Protection

Tactical Medicine Instructor- CQB Instructor - Lead Firearms Instructor- Urban & Wilderness Survival Instructor - Force on Force Instructor - LEO Active Threat Instructor- Wilderness Medicine Instructor - Backcountry Guide - CQC Instructor

Wayne

Firearms Instructor ~ CQB Instructor

USArmy Ranger Veteran – Ranger School Instructor – High Risk Protection Agent – Personal Protection Officer – PMC Contractor – Executive & Dignitary Protection- Private Investigator- Firearms Instructor-

LEO Active Threat Instructor- Close Quarter Instructor- School Safety Instructor - Force on Force Instructor

Seth

Precision and Long Range Rifle Instructor

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

TCOLE Firearms Instructor

LEO Sniper Certified

Personal Protection Officer

Texas Security Instructor

Haleigh (Red)

Women’s Self Defense Instructor ~ Range Safety Officer

Former School Teacher -Personal Protection Officer - Private Investigator - Range Safety Officer - School Safety Consultant

Women's Personal Protection & Self Defense Instructor - Women's Handgun Instructor- Fundamental Handgun Instructor - Youth Self Defense Instructor

Ricky

Cybersecurity instructor

Cybersecurity specialist - Personal Protection Officer - Private Investigator

Ricky brings 17 years of experience in cybersecurity to his role at Freedom Defense Training, where he specializes in educating parents, small businesses, and individuals. His diverse career includes working with Department of Defense subcontractors, celebrities, banks, small businesses, radio stations, web development firms, non-profit organizations, and churches across the United States.

Known for his energetic and approachable teaching style, Ricky is passionate about making the complex world of cybersecurity accessible to everyone. He focuses on using plain language and relatable metaphors, ensuring his students walk away with actionable steps to improve their security. While his primary audience includes parents and civilian learners, Ricky has also taught law enforcement, private security professionals, and politicians.

As the sole cybersecurity expert on the Freedom Defense Training team, Ricky emphasizes the integration of technology with physical security, empowering his students to use technology as a force multiplier in their safety efforts.

Charles

Aviation Mechanic - Personal Protection Officer - Range Safety Officer - Wilderness Medicine

Fundamental & Intermediate Handgun Instructor - Youth Wilderness & First Aid Instructor

Bryan

Owner Of Performance Neuro Specializing in Nuero Functions & Physical/Nutritional Coaching

Personal Protection Officer - Private Investigator - Coaching on Bio Hacking , Physical Conditioning, and Cognitive Abilities

Jon

US Army Airborne Veteran-

10 years Law Enforcement- SWAT Officer

TCOLE Firearms instructor - Red Dot Pistol Instructor- ALERRT Instructor- SWAT Instructor

David

Physician Assitant - Vascular, General, Inpatient Medicine, Radiology, and Orthopedics Practice -

Personal Protection Officer -

CPR- BLS - First Aid - Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor

Other Instructor Certifications

Military Small Arms Weapons Instructors

  • DPS School Guardian Instructors

  • Krav Maga Instructors (East Texas Krav Maga)

  • Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors

  • ALERT & Law Enforcement Active Shooter Instructors

  • Combatives Instructors

  • Law Enforcement Instructors

  • Refuse To Be A Victim  Instructors

  • Private Security Instructors & Consultants

  • Personal Protection Instructors

  • Force On Force/CQB Instructors

  • Texas Hunters Safety Instructors

  • Texas License To Carry Instructors

  • Sexual Assault Prevention Instructors

  • NRA Shotgun/Pistol/Rifle Instructors

  • Emergency First Aid/CPR/AED Instructors

  • Defensive Handgun/Shotgun/Carbine Instructors

  • Rescue Tech Instructor

  • Chief Range Safety Officers

  • School Safety Instructor

  • Active Shooter Response Instructor

  • School Safety Consultants

  • Tactical Medicine /TCCC Instructors

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