Bradley Reis

My name is Bradley Reis, and I bring almost a decade of law enforcement and firearms training experience to every course I teach. I currently serve as a Deputy Sheriff in Texas, where I also work as a certified Firearms Instructor, Patrol Rifle Instructor, Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor, ALERRT Active Shooter Instructor, and Tactical Medical Instructor.

Throughout my career, I’ve trained law enforcement officers, school staff, and community members to respond effectively in high-stress situations. My experience extends from the street—where I’ve served as a patrol deputy, SWAT-certified officer, and K9 handler—to the classroom, where I design structured training programs to prepare students for real-world threats.

Faith, family, and freedom are at the core of who I am and why I train. I’ve been married to my wife, Kayla, since 2011, and together we’re blessed with four wonderful children. Faith and family are at the center of my life, and I also serve as the youth pastor at my church, where I enjoy mentoring and guiding the next generation. When I’m not training or spending time with my family, you’ll often find me out on the road enjoying one of my favorite hobbies—motorcycling.

My mission is to equip responsible and law abiding citizens, first responders, and organizations with the skills, confidence, and mindset to defend themselves and protect others when it matters most.

About Brad

Brad is a certified firearms and tactics instructor with extensive real-world law enforcement experience across different agencies in Nebraska and Texas. Over his career, he has developed a strong reputation for delivering clear, practical, safety-driven firearms and tactical instruction grounded in operational expertise, modern training methods, and a commitment to highest professional standards.

Brad brings to his instruction both extensive technical credentials and deep field experience — a combination that ensures his courses are practical, realistic, and rooted in actual operational demands.

Why Train With Brad

Operational experience with real stakes. Bradley has served as a Deputy Sheriff in multiple jurisdictions, a SWAT-certified operator, a K9 handler, and a Field Training Officer responsible for mentoring new deputies. He’s worked patrol, criminal investigations, tactical response, search and rescue, and critical incident management — giving him firsthand understanding of what works when it matters most.
Broad, instructor-level certifications. Brad’s credentials include Firearms Instructor, Rifle and Pistol Mounted Optic Instructor, Active Shooter & Tactical Medical Instructor, and more. This allows him to teach a full spectrum of firearms, tactics, and life-saving skills.
Policy and standards–based training. With experience writing and editing SOPs, agency weapon policies, qualifications, and training curricula, Brad ensures that his instruction aligns with legal, tactical, and procedural best practices.
Proven performance improvement. Over years of delivering annual qualifications, remedial firearms training, civilian and law-enforcement courses, Brad has helped shooters — from beginners to experienced operators — improve accuracy, speed, decision-making, and confidence under stress.
Instructor mindset + real-world realism. His teaching style emphasizes safety, speed, consistency, and practical performance. Brad is known for breaking down complex concepts into simple, repeatable fundamentals — a must for effective training.

Instructor Credentials & Background

Firearms Instructor
Pistol Mounted Optic (Red Dot) Instructor
Patrol Rifle Instructor
Active Shooter / Tactical Response Instructor (civilian & LE)
Tactical Medical Instructor / First Responder
Field Training Officer & Scenario Evaluator
Advanced Weapons Maintenance / Armorer Certification
SOP & Policy Author for Firearms, Weapons Handling, Response Protocols
Real-world law enforcement & SWAT operations — patrol, investigations, K9 work, tactical deployments

Teaching Philosophy

Brad believes in a training philosophy rooted in: simplicity, safety, practicality, and performance.

Simplicity — Break down complex skills into clear, repeatable fundamentals.
Safety — Strict adherence to safe handling, procedures, and stress-aware training protocols.
Practicality — Realistic, scenario-based training that reflects actual duties, threats, and stressors.
Performance — Training designed to build confident, capable shooters ready for real-world demands.

His courses build not just mechanical proficiency — but mindset, confidence, situational awareness, and decision-making under pressure.