Justin Franks
Director of Operations, Instructor
Justin Franks is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran having served in Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Justin graduated from the U.S. Army Sniper School in Ft. Benning, GA. He served as sniper team “shooter” during his combat tour in Iraq. Franks is proficient in tactical movement, land navigation, camouflage, and communications as well as numerous weapon systems including: M-16, M-4, M-9, M-24, M-21, MK-19, Crew Served .50 cal., Barrett .50 cal., Bushmaster 25mm (BFV). Justin is a consummate professional with a sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of personal discipline. Franks’ training and experience as a sniper make him an excellent source of information for those interested in the art and discipline of precision rifle shooting.
- Courses Taught:
- Ladies - Fundamentals of Defensive Pistol I
- Ladies - Intro to Defensive Pistol
- Open - 360 Combat Pistol Shooting
- Open - Advanced Pistol Handling
- Open - Fundamentals of Defensive Pistol I
- Open - Precision Rifle
- Open - Two Day 360 Combat Carbine
- Private - 360 Combat Pistol Shooting
- Private - Advanced Pistol Handling
- Private - Fundamentals of Defensive Pistol
- Private - Introduction to Defensive Pistol
- Private - Precision Rifle
- Private - Two Day 360 Combat Carbine
- CHL Weekday Classes
John Hazeslip
Texas Concealed Handgun License Instructor
Texas Concealed Handgun License Instructor, Law Enforcement Instructor, Women’s Assault Prevention Seminar Instructor John Hazeslip is Peace Officer with over twenty years service with a local law enforcement agency. John currently serves as a full time primary response officer on an Emergency Response Team. In addition to his duties an operator, John also currently serves as the Team Training Coordinator and a Lead Firearms Instructor. Some of Hazeslip’s qualifications include Master Peace Officer Certification, TCLOSE Instructor Certification, TCLOSE Firearms Instructor Certification, Shotgun Breaching Instructor, ALERRT Active Shooter Instructor (Advanced Train the Trainer), Advanced SWAT, Advanced Hostage Rescue, Low Light CQCR Instructor, Counter Drug Special Reaction Team, Executive / Dignitary Protection, Texas Concealed Handgun License Instructor and much more. John is a highly experienced officer and instructor. His operational experience and years of instructing bring a rare depth of knowledge to his classes.
Lisandro Roman
Instructor
Lisandro Roman has extensive experience in military special operations and civilian security and facilities management. Lisandro’s nine plus year military career as a Venezuelan naval officer included seven years in special operations and two in Marine Infantry. His US military training includes completion of US Navy Seal Training (BUDS class 206), USMC Basic Officer Course, and USMC Infantry Officer Course.
Mr. Roman’s accomplishments in the Venezuelan military include Special Operations course / Navy Special Operations Command, Counter-Insurgency / Army Special Operations School, Military Free-fall / Army Airborne Brigade, Marine Infantry / Navy Post-graduate School.
Lisandro holds a postgraduate degree in business management and a bachelor’s degree in Naval Sciences. His civilian career includes positions as Security Manager and Security and Facilities Manager with two multinational telecommunications companies. His continuing education includes courses in security management in addition to security and intelligence with International Security and Defense Systems, Israel.
Mr. Roman’s broad special operations and private security experience further strengthen our instructor cadres depth and add greater perspective to our civilian, law enforcement and private security training programs. You can expect to see Lisandro teaching all levels of civilian, private security and law enforcement classes. Lisandro is bilingual (English / Spanish).
