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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Event Details
Surviving An Active Shooter Event
"Active shooter"—unfortunately, it's both a common phrase in the news these days and an event that most people would benefit from being prepared for.
In this course, you'll gain real-life knowledge from law enforcement professionals who are regular instructors of active shooter training programs.
Topics include:
- Tactics for handling active shooter incidents
- How to take a proactive role (as opposed to being a powerless victim)
- Essential survival skills
When: April 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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About the instructor
My name is Joe born and raised in Brownsville, TX. I’m an NRA, USCCA and State Certified Firearms Instructor. I’ve attended and successfully completed multiple handgun, shotgun and AR-15 courses as a student and as an instructor. I’ve taken firearms trainings from County, State, and Federal Levels. I’ve shadowed multiple firearms instructors before becoming an instructor myself. I've competed in handgun and 3-gun shooting competitions. I continue my education in the firearms field as a student and as an instructor. I continue my education by taking 2 to 3 classes per year plus my recertifications.
I’m currently employed by a Federal Contractor Corporation servicing the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Protective Services as a Lieutenant. I have over 30 years working uniform armed security. I have over 25 years of being a supervisor with approximately 100 officers. I’ve been certified with the Texas Department of Public Safety as an armed security officer, personal protection officer and as a private investigator. I graduated Police Academy from The University of Texas at Brownsville Texas Southmost College in 1995. I’ve been certified as an instructor for expandable baton, handcuffing, Ku baton, use of force, and OC spray for over 20 years. I'm trained & Certified with Red Cross on First Aid, AED, CPR and how to handle a Severe Trauma (Stop the Bleed).
