
Meet Our Instructors . . .

Jennie Cruz (DFW area)
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Retired Peace Officer
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Texas DPS Certified LTC Instructor
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NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
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TCOLE Certified Instructor
Jennie is a retired peace officer who has been in law enforcement for over 20 years. She teaches classes that build the skills women need to survive in today's increasingly hostile environment.

Nat Cruz (DFW area)
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Served 7 years in the U.S. ARMY
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Texas DPS Certified LTC Instructor
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NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
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NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
Nat served in the U.S. ARMY for 7 years and is a corporate manager / trainer. He is an NRA certified instructor in several disciplines to include Range Safety Officer.

Tom Smith (Waco & West)
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U. S. Navy 6 years
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19 years firefighter, rescue and emergency worker
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Texas DPS Certified LTC Instructor
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NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
Tom has spent his adult life working and providing community service through volunteer organizations. Recently retired, he wants to help others to learn firearm safety and proficiency to be able to protect themselves and their family.

Jesse Smith (Waco & West)
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Texas DPS Certified LTC Instructor
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TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer
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TCOLE Basic Instructor
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TCOLE Fire Arms Instructor
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Certified Taser Instructor
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Fire Arms instructor for a local police department
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Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Advanced Firefighter, Basic Instructor, Hazmat Materials Technician, Driver/Operator
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H.O.T.C.O.G. Regional Response Hazmat Team, Regional Response Swift Water Rescue Team, Regional Response Confined Space Rescue Team
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Texas Department State Health Services EMT Paramedic
Raised playing on fire trucks and watching his father work in a small community volunteer fire department helping people; Jesse grew up to be as well as a strong supporter of emergency services personnel. Jesse wants to use the things he has learned as a police officer and firearms instructor to help others learn correct and safe handling of firearms for personal protection.