Ken Lewis
President and Director of Training
Ken Lewis, President and Director of Training at the Prevent-Prepare-Protect Training and Consulting (P³TC) and President of the Texas Handgun Association.
He is a Range Master, Master Firearms Instructor, NRA Training Counselor, NRA Practical Pistol Coach Development Staff, NRA/USA Shooting Pistol and Shotgun Coach, Training and Shooting Range Consultant, a college professor with active security, military, and law enforcement experience, and formerly a National Shooting Sports Foundation Range Action Specialist and the VP/Director of a nonprofit training school. He is nationally recognized as an expert witness and subject matter expert he is often called to review and testify in shooting range design and use, training and use of force.
His experience includes emergency management and disaster response, working with numerous employers and enterprise-level corporate customers to manage and minimize risk through the application of periodic assessments, intelligence, and threat management techniques. After retiring from 24 years in the US Air Force, Ken was the Range Program Manager at UXB International Inc. and Concept Planner with AMEC Earth and Environmental. Mr. Lewis was the principle operational adviser in development of RATPAC™. He has held leadership and management doctrine positions, and worked a broad range of specialties throughout his career, e.g. communication systems, facility maintenance, law enforcement/security, Emergency Service Teams (SWAT), small arms training and repair, Secret Service Presidential security, and instructing/teaching intellectual and mechanical skills. Mr. Lewis has extensive experience in project and program management.
Noted speaker, writer and an Eagle Scout, he is/was a member of the NRA-Life, THA-Life, TSRA, IALEFI, ILEETA, and NSSF-Life. He holds an A.A. in Security Administration from the Community College of the Air Force, an A.A. in Business Management from Wayland Baptist University, a B.S. in Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University, and a Master of Business Administration from Our Lady of the Lake University.
Craig Porter
Craig D. Porter Has a B.A in Mathematics/Physics from the University of South Dakota and M.S. in Mathematics/ Statistics from Montana State University, he has participated in Post Graduate Studies at the University of Iowa and Wright State University. He has been on the teaching staff for several colleges (part-tiime). Mr. Porter is a National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Level 3 coach and has been coaching shotgunners for over 25 years. He is also on the NRA/USA Shooting National Coach Development Staff for Shotgun as well as a NRA/USA Shooting National Advanced Certified Shotgun Coach. He has extensive experience with competitive shooting and has managed over 50 tournaments including the Texas State Sporting Clays shoot. He is a NRA CRSO. Refuse to Be a Victim® and Training Counselor. In addition to managing competitive shoots, he has conducted shooting schools for both Remington and Beretta. Mr. Porter has over forty years of experience in weapon effects modeling, Soldier Systems modeling and analysis, and Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) systems development. At DARPA, developed distributed systems for training a wide variety of combat functions and developed CONOPS for USAF, ARMY and Marines. Mr. Porter is a past Director of the Military Operations Research Society and a recipient of that organization’s Barchi and Rist prizes. While on active duty in the U.S. Army, he was an instructor at the Field Artillery School, Ft. Sill, OK, Division Ammunition Officer 2nd Infantry Division and an Operations Research Officer supporting weapons development at Rock Island Arsenal. Mr. Porter is a life member of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), a Benefactor NRA life member, and is also a life member of the ATA, NSCA, NSSA, and TSRA.
P3TC Instructor
Nathan Dee
P3TC Instructor
Nathan Dee is a retired U.S. Marine, the Private Security Program Manager at P³ Training and Consultation, and a highly experienced instructor with an extensive background in firearms, security, and tactical training. With years of real-world and instructional experience, Nathan brings a depth of knowledge and professionalism that elevates every course he teaches.
He holds multiple instructor certifications across disciplines, including NRA Basic Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, CCW, Personal Protection In and Outside The Home, Muzzleloader, Reloading (Shotgun and Metallic). Nathan is also a Chief Range Safety Officer, Pistol and Shotgun Coach. In addition, he is a Hunter Ed Area Chief, a DPS instructor for License to Carry, School Safety, and First Responder, Private Security Program, Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events, U.S. Concealed Carry Association, and a MAG Deadly Force Instructor. As a Certified Master Armorer and Practical Gunsmith, Nathan has a unique ability to connect firearm function, maintenance, and performance with real-world application.
Nathan completed three combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, along with multiple humanitarian missions worldwide. His roles included logistics and embarkation chief, ground safety officer, weapons instructor, and police tactics advisor. Notably, he played a key role in helping establish the first Iraqi Police training academies, contributing to the development of structured law enforcement training programs in a complex operational environment.
Following his military career, Nathan earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Teaching Licensure, going on to teach middle and high school science and math. This formal teaching background, combined with his tactical experience, allows him to break down complex topics into clear, practical instruction that students can immediately apply.
Nathan’s approach to training is grounded in real-world experience, structured methodology, and a commitment to safety and excellence. Whether he is training new shooters, developing security professionals, or instructing advanced students, his focus remains the same, building capability, confidence, and competence in every individual he teaches.
Charles Marcus
P3TC Instructor
Charles Marcus serves as the Law Enforcement Program Manager at P³ Training and Consultation, where he leads the development and delivery of training programs designed for law enforcement, security professionals, and responsible citizens. With a strong background in instruction and program leadership, Charles plays a key role in ensuring courses are relevant, effective, and aligned with real-world applications.
He holds multiple instructor certifications, including Basic Pistol, Basic Rifle, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Classroom and Firearms, Private Security, and DPS License to Carry Handgun. Charles is also Hunter Education Area Chief, DWI/SFST Instructor, Intoxilyzer Operator, 8th Dan Black Belt in Chung Do-Kwan, a State Certified Mental Health Officer, and Self-Defense instructor. His diverse credentials allow him to bridge the gap between civilian training, professional security requirements, and law enforcement standards.
Charles brings a disciplined, structured approach to training, focusing on safety, accountability, and practical skill development. His instruction emphasizes not only how to perform under controlled conditions, but how to apply those skills confidently and responsibly in real-world situations. Whether working with new shooters, security professionals, or law enforcement personnel, his goal is to build competence, confidence, and sound decision-making in every student.
Prior to P3TC, Charles served on the San Antonio Police Department for 31 years raising to the rank of Detective and has extensive training in SWAT shooting school, less-lethal force, narcotic testing, and photography.
Jerry Adams
P3TC Instructor
Jerry Adams brings a lifetime of experience, wisdom, and a deep respect for firearms to the P³ Training and Consulting faculty. His introduction to firearms began at an early age while growing up at Boles Children’s Home in Quinlan, Texas, where he was taught firearm safety and shooting skills by experienced World War II Veterans. Hunting was more than recreation. The deer harvested helped feed the children at the Home, giving Jerry an early understanding of firearms as practical tools that demanded responsibility, skill, and respect.
Jerry earned a Bachelor of Science in Printing Management from East Texas State University, now Texas A&M University-Commerce, and spent nearly 45 years in the graphic arts and printing industry. His career choice was quite practical: printing had no cows, was indoors, and had air conditioning. After retiring, Jerry turned his lifelong interest in firearms and personal protection into a second career dedicated to teaching others.
He holds instructor certifications in Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearm Safety, Basic Pistol, Basic Rifle, Refuse To Be A Victim®, Personal Protection In The Home, and Personal Protection Outside The Home, and is a certified Pistol Coach. Jerry is also a Texas License to Carry Instructor and previously served as a Private Security Program Classroom and Firearms Instructor.
For several years, Jerry was appointed by the Precinct 3 Constable as a Firearms Instructor and served the Constable’s Office as a Commissioner on its Civilian Advisory Board. Today, he serves as Training Coordinator and Firearms Instructor at P³ Training and Consulting.
Frank Payette
P3TC Instructor
Frank is a retired United States Air Force Veteran and former federal civil servant whose technical career began in radio and electronic systems. After leaving federal service, he pursued a lifelong interest in firearms and built a second career within the firearms industry. His experience includes the use, repair, manufacturing, and sales of firearms, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of firearms that extends far beyond the firing line.
As his experience in the industry grew, Frank transitioned into firearms instruction and is certified as a Basic Pistol Instructor, Home Firearm Safety Instructor, Range Safety Officer, Refuse To Be A Victim® Instructor, Texas License to Carry Instructor, and Level III Firearms Instructor. His technical background and hands-on firearms experience allow him to explain not only how something works, but often why it works, giving students a deeper understanding of the skills and equipment they are learning to use.
Frank holds an Associate of Science in Firearms Technology from Sonoran Desert Institute, an Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, and a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Technology with a minor in Business Administration from Wayland Baptist University. He is also a proud P³ Training and Consulting graduate, giving him the unique perspective of having experienced P³TC training as both a student and an instructor bringing a methodical, technical, and practical approach to the classroom and range.
ART WACHDORF
P3TC Instructor
Art Wachdorf retired as a Colonel from the United States Air Force after more than 26 years of active-duty service. During his military career, Art flew fighter aircraft before transitioning into the rapidly evolving field of cyber warfare, where he spent the latter portion of his Air Force career. Following his initial retirement from active duty, he continued working in cyber warfare within private industry and later returned to Air Force service as the military established its cyber command capabilities.
After retiring in 2021, Art brought his extensive leadership, discipline, and training experience into firearms instruction. He is a certified Rifle Instructor, Pistol Instructor, Range Safety Officer, and Texas License to Carry Instructor. An active shooter himself, Art regularly trains with a variety of pistols and rifles, continually developing and refining his own firearms knowledge and skills.
Art’s decades of military leadership and experience operating in highly technical, mission-focused environments shape his approach to instruction. He brings a calm, analytical, and disciplined teaching style to the classroom and range, helping students understand the importance of safety, fundamentals, and purposeful training.
Matt Thompson
P3TC Instructor
Matt Thompson is a lifelong Texan whose family roots in the state date back to the 1850s. An avid outdoorsman from an early age, Matt is an accomplished survivalist who has rafted some of North America’s most challenging rivers, often combining those adventures with hunting and fishing. His passion for history and treasure hunting has only strengthened his natural curiosity, attention to detail, and determination to understand what others may overlook.
Matt’s professional experience is every bit as diverse as his outdoor pursuits. Beginning at just nine years old, he apprenticed in his family’s construction company under the direct guidance of his father. His background in construction, development, and business eventually crossed paths with his appetite for challenging, high-pressure work, leading him into surveillance, undercover operations, and investigations. Today, he is a Texas Licensed REALTOR®, a licensed Texas Personal Protection Officer (PPO), and conducts criminal investigations in support of legal cases.
A lifelong shooter, Matt has extensive experience with pistol, rifle, shotgun, archery, and black powder, including competitive shooting. In 2006, his passion for firearms evolved into a passion for training, coaching, and gunsmithing. Since then, he has worked with students of all ages and skill levels, from young shooters learning firearm safety to experienced shooters looking to refine their performance.
While Matt holds numerous certifications, his greatest strength is his ability to coach people and produce measurable results. He firmly believes training should create visible, quantifiable improvement, not simply put rounds downrange. His energetic, direct, and practical teaching style challenges students to improve while giving them the tools and guidance necessary to succeed.
Whether working with a brand-new firearm owner or an experienced shooter, Matt has a unique ability to identify weaknesses, develop strengths, and bring out greater capability in his students.
Tim Koebke
P3TC Instructor
Tim Koebke is an accredited firearms instructor certified by the National Rifle Association (NRA) to teach Basic Pistol, Basic Rifle, Basic Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety, Personal Protection In The Home, Refuse To Be A Victim®, and Range Safety Officer; also, certified by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a Hunter Education Instructor.
Tim enjoys mentoring, teaching, and training first-time-shooters as well as shooters that want to improve their skills for the purpose of self-defense, shooting sports (e.g., Skeet) and hunting; covering safe gun handling, fundamental skills that improve marksmanship, ethical and responsible use of firearms and ammunition, proper cleaning, precautionary firearm storage, legal responsibilities, and more.
A seasoned enthusiast of firearms and shooting, he offers 40+ years of experience related to Handguns: revolvers and pistols – single action, double-action, semi-automatic; Shotguns: pump/slide action, semi-automatic, break action; Rifles: bolt action, semi-automatic, lever action. He speaks English and Spanish fluently and facilitates consultations and training for students that can read and speak in English but are more comfortable speaking in Spanish.
Professionally, Tim has 40+ years of business and technical work experience in the USA and Latin America involving engineering, manufacturing, agriculture and animal husbandry: with emphasis on process improvement, technical procedures, quality control, training, mentoring, and leadership development. Currently he is the proprietor and CEO of a farm in Guatemala producing coffee, avocado, and macadamia. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkoebke
Tim holds a Master of Science in Management with emphasis in Project Management from Colorado Technical University; Bachelor of Arts and Applied Science Summa Cum Laude from The University of The Incarnate Word; Associate in Applied Science in Electronics from San Antonio College. Awarded US Patent No. 5,028,873, Tester for a Reed Relay Printed Circuit Board. Tim is a life member of the NRA.
Angelique Salas
P3TC Instructor
Angelique serves as the Chief of Staff, Chief Range Safety Officer, and Instructor at P³ Training and Consulting. She is a Texas License to Carry Instructor, holding NRA instructor certifications in Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, CCW, Refuse To Be A Victim®, Personal Protection In The Home (PPITH), Personal Protection Outside The Home (PPOTH), Muzzleloader, Metallic Cartridge Reloading, and Shotgun Shell Reloading. She is also a certified Pistol Coach, Shotgun Coach, and Hunter Education Instructor.
With decades of experience in leadership, project management, sales, marketing, and business operations, Angelique plays a critical role in the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of P³TC’s mission. An author, speaker, and presenter, she is known for her ability to take complex, difficult, or traditionally “dry” subjects and transform them into engaging, practical instruction that students can understand, retain, and apply.
Angelique’s passion for education extends well beyond the classroom and range. She previously led a youth development program for ages 8 to 18 and remains actively involved in supporting her community and Veterans organizations. Whether teaching on the range, presenting in the classroom, or speaking to a broader audience, her focus remains the same: empowering others with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.
Dan Graeber
P3TC Instructor
Dan Graeber is a seasoned Firearms Instructor, NRA Training Counselor, First Aid Instructor, and Ropes Course Facilitator with more than 26 years of training and instructional experience. In addition to his work in firearms and protective training, Dan is an Applications Engineer in the audio-visual industry, specializing primarily in complex Operations Center environments.
Before moving into business for himself and joining the National Protective team, Dan served as the Worldwide Training Manager for Clarity Visual Systems. His career has taken him around the world, with extensive travel throughout Europe, where he trained others in mechanical skills, troubleshooting, problem solving, and engineering. His success as an international trainer has given him a unique understanding of how people process information, develop skills, and ultimately learn.
A proven team leader and experienced crisis manager, Dan has supported complex situations both domestically and overseas and has worked with various executive protection and operational groups. He has also developed firearms curriculum for intermediate and advanced shooters, combining technical knowledge with practical, performance-based instruction.
Dan remains committed to developing future generations of leaders through his continued work with Scouting America, Venturing, and other youth organizations. He is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, NRA Life Member, and active member of the Texas State Rifle Association.
Whether teaching firearms, first aid, technical systems, or leadership skills, Dan brings decades of experience and a deep understanding of the learning process to every training environment.
Lacie Douthitt
P3TC Instructor
Lacie Douthitt is a highly skilled and experienced Instructor, recognized for her expertise and dedication to combatives in the discipline of Jujitsu and firearm safety and education. With a wealth of hands-on experience on the range, she has honed her skills not only in shooting but also in effectively teaching others. Having earned her NRA certifications through P³TC, she is passionate about empowering others with the knowledge and confidence needed to handle firearms safely and responsibly.
Her journey from victim to a formidable P³TC Instructor is marked by numerous self-defense, shooting, and coaching certifications, all aimed at equipping others with the skills they need to protect themselves and their loved ones. Lacie firmly believes that self-protection is a continuous practice — encouraging others to introduce themselves into training at a Jui jitsu gym, frequent a shooting range, and relentlessly practice the techniques they intend to use. Her mission is to inspire both men and women to take proactive steps in securing their safety, ensuring that they are prepared for any situation that life may throw at them, or their family.
Jason 'Gus' Gushanas
P3TC Instructor
Jason (Gus) Gushanas is a retired U.S. Army Military Police First Sergeant, having dedicated 22 years to distinguished service. Throughout his career, he held various roles in law enforcement, corrections, and emergency management across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Jason completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Kosovo, where he collaborated with host nation law enforcement, patrolled urban areas, managed correctional facilities, and provided vital force protection.
In his leadership capacity, Jason served as the First Sergeant of a Military Police organization within a task force conducting Defense Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Response Force (DCRF) operations. He also held the position of Senior Instructor for the U.S. Army Military Police Senior Leader Course and First Sergeant of a Military Police initial entry training company. His most recent military roles included Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Provost Marshal (Police Chief) and Anti-terrorism Officer at both Camp Humphreys in Korea and Fort Sam Houston in Texas.
Jason’s extensive training encompasses a wide range of skills, including criminal intelligence analysis, anti-terrorism, small arms master marksmanship, evasive driving, domestic violence intervention, senior military police staff operations, physical security, incident command, sexual harassment and assault response prevention, and equal opportunity. Jason holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Purdue University Global and an Associate’s degree from Central Texas College. Additionally, he is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
In recognition of his exceptional service, Jason has earned numerous awards, including the prestigious Military Police Order of the Marechausee, the Army Instructor Badge, the German Army Weapons Qualification Badge, the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and Distinguished Honor Graduate of the Military Police Senior Leader Course. He also completed the first U.S. Army’s Master Leader Course.
Since retiring, Jason has earned multiple first aid instructor certifications through the American Red Cross, including First Aid, CPR, AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid for Severe Trauma, and Life-Threatening Bleeding. He also holds certifications for Stop the Bleed and BLS from the American Heart Association. Furthermore, Jason is a certified Basic Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer through the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Jason is an active member of the Texas Handgun Association and holds lifetime memberships with the NRA, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Military Police Regimental Association.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Excellent instructors & instructions for all ages, genders, and ability levels. Texas Law Shield speakers are also excellent. Wholeheartedly recommend P3TC training. Thank you for your training.
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Very experienced instructors, not intimidating, or overly complicated at all. Is able to make experienced firearm community members, and first time firearms owners equally comfortable.
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