Private Firearms Training Near Houston: Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun, Up to 3 Shooters

RonInstructor and Founder

Ron was the first “Tzabar” (Jewish person born in Israel) of his family which emigrated from the Soviet Union to Israel in 1992. In 2001, Ron’s family was relocated to the United States due to his fathers work. At the age of 16, Ron became the youngest certified Krav Maga instructor in the United States through Krav Maga Worldwide. Even though Israel has mandatory military service Ron did not have to serve as he left the country before age fourteen. Nevertheless, Ron always felt a strong connection to his people and his homeland and immediately after high school, joined the Israeli Defense Force.

After passing a field fitness evaluation followed by a week-long selection “Gibush” Ron was accepted into the training pipeline for the IAF commando unit, “Shaldag.” Due to injuries sustained during the arduous training Ron dropped out of his original unit and was re-assigned into a special forces reconnaissance unit called Gad’sar Nahal. During his service, Ron attained the rank of 1st sergeant and served as a sniper, with operations on the Gaza and Egyptian border as well as in the Judea and Samaria. Although Ron no longer lives in Israel, he continues to make regular trips to Israel to do his “Milium” reserve service. Shortly after his services Ron completed another instructor certification through International Krav Maga under Gabi Noah, and gained Krav Maga Trainer certification from the Wingate Institute in Israel.

Upon his return to the United States Ron worked in New York City as well as metro Detroit teaching Krav Maga to civilians and law enforcement personnel. In 2016 Ron decided to start his own company and founded Tactical Fitness in Austin, TX. The company specializes in training Krav Maga and firearms to civilians, law enforcement, and security personnel worldwide.

Jon WayneTactical Combat Casualty Care and Hunting Instructor

Jon Wayne is a current police officer and US Army combat veteran with multiple deployments. Jon has spent decades as an EMT and Combat Medic, serving in the U.S., Central America, the Caribbean, and Southwest Asia. He has treated hundreds of traumatic injuries, and as a certified Combat Advisor and Military Medical Advisor, has taught Tactical Combat Casualty Care to military and police forces around the world. Jon Wayne continues this work as a volunteer through the Team 5 Medical Foundation, and continues to teach TCCC to U.S. law enforcement units.

KarlTactical Rifle & Handgun Instructor

Karl was born in Australia in 1992 and emigrated to the UK at age 7. During his time there, he developed a passion for outdoor activities and rugby. At 18, Karl returned to Australia with the goal of joining the Australian Army.

After applying in 2010, Karl was accepted into basic training in November 2011. He then specialized as a Combat Engineer, completing his initial employment training by mid-2012. Karl was subsequently posted to the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER) in Darwin, Northern Territory.

In 2016, after four years at 1 CER, Karl was selected to join the Special Operations Engineer Regiment (SOER). Following a rigorous 12-month reinforcement cycle, he became a fully qualified member, working alongside the 2nd Commando Regiment as a counter IED, CBRNE, and explosives specialist.

Karl later joined a small SOER detachment supporting the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), Australia’s premier special forces unit. He spent the remainder of his career attached to SASR, conducting Special Recovery Operations and Counter-Terrorism training.

In 2019, Karl deployed to Iraq with the Special Operations Task Group, collaborating with coalition partners in the ongoing fight against ISIS. In 2022, he transitioned to a reserve position and joined the Western Australian Police Force. After serving as a front-line police officer for just over a year, Karl decided to pursue a different career path.

In 2024, Karl emigrated to Austin, Texas with his wife and dog.

ShawnInstructor

A Master Peace Officer and TCOLE Advanced Instructor with over twenty-five years of experience. Magna Cum Laude graduate from the University of Texas at Tyler with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in “Training and Development,” along with graduate course work in “Human Resource Development.”

Along with his training, education, and experience, Shawn has a background in conducting undercover investigations into organized crime, money laundering, human trafficking, narcotics and weapons trafficking, gang activity, and other felony offenses.

Currently, Shawn serves as a full-time law enforcement instructor with the Texas Municipal Police Association, as well as a part-time deputy with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office’s Law Enforcement Training Center.

Shawn has the following instructor certifications:

• TCOLE Advanced Instructor
• TCOLE Firearms Instructor
• Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Level 1 Instructor
• ALERRT Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor
• Patrol Rife Instructor
• Reality Based Training Instructor (Force of Force)
• Basic Response Survival Training Instructor
• Arrest and Control Tactics Instructor
• Defensive Tactics Instructor
• Tactical First-Aid Instructor

GeoffreyInstructor

Geoffrey first began attending Tactical Fitness as a student in 2016 when we were founded. Within a few short years, Geoffrey attended every course that TF had to offer at the time and began assisting with classes in 2019. Since then, Geoffrey has led many of our courses and he enjoys working with new shooters and civilians in helping them develop their firearms skills.

Geoffrey has an extremely diverse background that includes: political campaigns, hunting, emergency management, and government. In his “day job” he leads one of the largest construction trade associations in Texas and serves on the City Council in his local community.