John New
John is the primary instructor, but supported by subject matter experts in various fields as client needs dictate.
Individual Instructor Certifications:
RangeMaster Certified Instructor (100/99.2/95), Annual Conference Refresher Training 10/24
StopTheBleed(TM) Instructor
Armament Systems and Procedures/ ASP Defender OC for Law Enforcement (Defensive Tactics Training)
Texas License to Carry (LTC) Instructor
Texas School Safety (Armed Teacher/Defender) Instructor
Texas DPS On-Duty, Armed First Responder Instructor
NRA Pistol Instructor
Texas DPS Private Security Level III Firearms Instructor
Texas DPS Private Security Level II/III Classroom Instructor
(Past*) USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense, Stopping the Mass Shooter Threat and First Aid Fundamentals Instructor
*After several years with the USCCA program, I’ve made the call to move away from their organization and focus on other national training curriculum.
Current Relevant Credentials:
Texas Commissioned (Armed) Security Officer & Instructor
Texas L4/Personal Protection Officer
Texas Licensed Private Investigator / Member: Texas Association of Licensed Investigators
Member: International Association of Close Protection Agents
Medical: Texas EMT-B DSHS#735658, Exp 2026
American College of Surgeons and DOD “StopTheBleed”(tm) Instructor #85454
ASP Certified Defensive Tactics/OC for Law Enforcement Instructor (Instructor ASP-65135)
UTM Force on Force Instructor
Professional Pyrotechnic Certificate
Ongoing Defense Related Training/Development:
Blauer SPEAR reactive defense program student
IPSC/USPSA TY30039, B-Class
Threat Assessment and Behavioral Analysis Instructor development (S.A.F.E.)
Department of Justice, Amber Alert Child Abduction Response Team Trained (28hrs)
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care for Law Enforcement Officers Certified (exp. 9/2027)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Public Safety Member (Search and Rescue Component)
Member: Firearms Trainers Association (www.ftaprotect.com)
Texas State University ALERRT Shoot House (Active Killer Response)(7 TCOLE hrs, 2.19.24)
UN0431 Professional Pyrotechnic Certification (Exp. Sept 20, 2027)
US Army, Active Duty INSCOM/Military Intelligence: Fort Jackson, Fort Devens, US Army Intelligence School, Kunia Regional Signal Intelligence Operations Center, other TDY assignments.
LifeMember: American Legion, National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, TexasGunTalk,
Member: Firearms Policy Coalition,
Other Misc Certs for volunteer work: Emergency Management Institute: ICS 100, 200, 300, 317 (CERT), 700, FEMA IS 00005a, NOLS WFA, NASAR Search and Rescue Tech, Red Cross Disaster Damage Assessment certification.