Jim’s background as a tactical firearms instructor spans more than two decades. As a well-respected member of the Special Operations Community, Jim has trained and served with the most elite units in the U.S. Miltary throughout various theaters around the world.
As part of his lengthy operational background he has served as an Airborne Ranger, Special Forces Engineer, Special Forces Operator and Sniper as well as being an accomplished breacher with years of explosives experience. A decorated combat veteran, Jim has been awarded the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart and numerous other military awards.
Jim's
Experience &
Certifications
- U.S. Army Special Forces
- U.S. Army 75th Rangers
- Units representing most Divisions of the U.S. Army
- U.S. Air Force Special Operations
- MARSOC - U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations
- Select Units of the U.S. Marine Corps
- Various Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
- Various State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies
- Foreign Military Units from: Israel, Jordan, Greece, Germany, Italy
Special Operations Target Interdiction Course (SOTIC)
FBI Combatives - Certified instructor
Federal Air Marshall Training Program
FFDO - Wrote and conducted the Federal Flight Deck Officer's (FFDO) trainng program
SURGE - national firearms training for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
TTPOA - An endorsed instructor with the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association
