Welcome to Lone Star Pistol Training Academy. Thank you for stopping by!

Handgun, Shotgun, AR- 15, Gun Safety Classes and Private Security Officer Level 2 & 3 Training

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Carrying without a license is your right, carrying without knowledge and training is not right.

All my trainings are done in Brownsville, TX.

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About the instructor

About the instructor

My name is Joe Calzada, and I was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. As a certified firearms instructor, I hold certifications from the NRA, USCCA, US LawShield, and the state. I have successfully completed multiple handgun, shotgun, and AR-15 courses as both a student and instructor. Furthermore, I have received firearms training from county, state, and federal levels, and I have shadowed multiple firearms instructors prior to becoming an instructor myself. My experience extends to competing in handgun and 3-gun shooting competitions. To maintain my expertise, I continue my education by attending 2 to 3 classes per year, in addition to my recertifications, as both a student and instructor. Currently, I am employed by a federal contractor corporation, servicing the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Protective Services, where I hold the position of Lieutenant. With over 30 years of experience in uniformed armed security, I have accumulated over 25 years of supervisory experience, overseeing approximately 100 officers. My certifications include armed security officer, personal protection officer, and private investigator, all awarded by the Texas Department of Public Safety. I graduated from the Police Academy at The University of Texas at Brownsville Texas Southmost College in 1995. As an instructor, I am certified in expandable baton, handcuffing, Ku baton, use of force, and OC spray, with over 20 years of experience. Additionally, I am trained and certified by the Red Cross in First Aid, AED, CPR, and Severe Trauma (Stop the Bleed).

List of Certifications

  • Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals Instructor (USCCA)

  • Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor (NRA)

  • Concealed Carry Instructor (U.S. LawShield)

  • AR-15 Fundamentals Instructor (USCCA)

  • Marksmanship Simplified Foundations of Handgun Coaching Instructor (USCCA)

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense Instructor (USCCA)

  • Range Safety Officer Certified (USCCA)
  • Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor (The Texas A&M University System)
  • License to Carry Instructor (State of Texas) 
  • Security Officer Training Level 2, 3 & 4 Instructor (State of Texas)
  • Firearms Basics (The Texas A&M University System)
  • Mace Pepper Spray Certified Self-Defense Instructor
  • SABRE Pepper Spray Certified Instructor
  • MONADNOCK Expandable Baton Instructor
  • NRA Hunter Education Certified (NRA)
  • First Aid, AED, Stop the Bleed Certified (American Heart Association & Red Cross)
  • First Aid for Gunshot Wounds (US LawShield)
  • Emergency First Aid Fundamentals (USCCA)
  • NRA Recruiter
  • US LawShield Partner