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

HANDGUN, SHOTGUN & AR- 15 CLASSES

My classes tend to fill up fast, so make sure to sign up today to reserve your spot. Curious to learn more about my trainings? Call me, I’ll be happy to answer your questions.

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

If you have questions or need guidance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at (956)621-4056

All my trainings are done in Brownsville, TX.

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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).

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

  • Concealed Carry Instructor Credential (U.S. LawShield)

  • AR-15 Fundamentals Instructor (USCCA)

  • Marksmanship Simplified Foundations of Handgun Coaching Instructor (USCCA)

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense Instructor (USCCA)

  • Emergency First Aid Fundamentals (USCCA)
  • Range Safety Officer Certified (USCCA)
  • Basics of Pistol Shooting Instructor (NRA)
  • NRA Hunter Education Certified (NRA)
  • Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor (The Texas A&M University System)
  • Firearms Basics (The Texas A&M University System)

  • License to Carry Instructor (State of Texas) 

  • Security Level 2 & 3 Instructor (State of Texas)

  • NRA Recruiter
  • US LawShield Partner