Background …
Since 2008, I have pursued advanced firearms and safety training across multiple disciplines, learning directly from highly respected instructors and industry leaders. I set a personal standard of completing 2–3 instructor-led courses annually, ensuring that I remain a lifelong student of the craft and at the forefront of best practices.
I am certified and extensively trained in:
Executive Protection
Surveillance Detection & Counter-Surveillance
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Instructor
Force-on-Force Training (SOCP-based)
Extensive Firearms Courses (Pistol and Rifle)
This foundation, combined with years of consistent application and instruction, allows me to bring clients not only technical skills, but also the strategic insight needed to prepare for real-world risks.
Philosophy & Approach
I teach and coach from the perspective of a responsible civilian, not former law enforcement or military. This distinction matters. It means everything I deliver is practical, legally grounded, and immediately applicable for professionals, families, and organizations operating in everyday environments.
Firearms are tools. True mastery requires disciplined practice, strategic preparation, and a commitment to safe handling standards.
My goal is to inspire and empower a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to the full spectrum of personal safety and the creation and preservation of SAFE PLACES — at home, at work, in worship, and in public life.
Why It Matters
Over the years, my training philosophy has evolved from simply “instructing” to delivering a white-glove, high-touch experience tailored for executives, families, and organizations. I help clients bridge the gap between security and strategy, ensuring they are prepared not just to respond to threats, but to thrive with clarity, confidence, and control in an unpredictable world.
Tsaphah Defense: Where Security Meets Strategy.