INSTRUCTOR BIO
Bowen (Bo) Patton
Bo Patton is a seasoned Texas Peace Officer with over a decade of experience in law enforcement. Since 2011, he has served in a variety of roles, including Patrol Sergeant, Corporal, Field Training Officer, and Team Leader of the Emergency Response Team (ERT/SWAT). He is also a certified Firearms Instructor, Patrol Rifle Instructor, ASP Instructor, Basic Instructor, and Defensive Tactics & Combatives Instructor, and holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt.
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In addition to his law enforcement duties, Bo is a competitive shooter dedicated to mastering and teaching the fundamentals of speed and accuracy. As an instructor since 2014, Bo specializes in use of force training, firearms, and combatives. He received his basic TCOLE Instructor certification in 2016 and is an NRA-certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor. His focus is on developing shooters' core skills, helping them become more effective and efficient in high-pressure environments.
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Bo has trained law enforcement officers in firearms, building clearing tactics, combatives, and defensive tactics, with an emphasis on practical application and performance under stress. He continuously seeks out the latest firearms training to stay at the forefront of industry best practices and to pass on the most current techniques to his students.
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Bo has been training in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, and wrestling since 2012. His passion for martial arts and competitive shooting fuels his dedication to helping others improve their technical skills and mental discipline, both in and out of the field.
Certifications Include:
Master Peace Officer
ASP/handcuff Instructor
Basic TCOLE Instructor
Firearms Instructor
Patrol Rifle instructor
Combative/Defensive Tactics Instructor
Vehicle extraction instructor
AR-15 Armorer
DPS Concealed Handgun Instructor
Field Training Officer
Modern Samurai Project
Red Dot Instructor