OUR MISSION
Tactical Self Defense and Firearms Company is committed to providing law-abiding citizens with the skills, tools and resources needed to adequately protect themselves and their loved ones.
The Instructors
Chief Gallegos
Chief Gallegos
Chief Gallegos
* Founder and Lead Instructor of Tactical Self Defense and Firearms Company
* Former Law Enforcement Professional and Communications Specialist
* Private Security Contractor with the US Marshals
* NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
* Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer
* Certified Self Defense and Counter-Terrorism Instructor
* Completed the Israeli Active Shooter Tactical Response Training, Israeli Limited Penetration Room Clearing and Israel Behavioral Detection Officer Certification Courses
* Certified "How To Shoot Like A Navy Seal" recipient.
* Certified CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor
Brian Wilkinson
Chief Gallegos
Chief Gallegos
* NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
* Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, 1983-1997
* Wheat Ridge Police, 1998-2018 (Retired)
* Critical Incident Team
* Crisis Intervention Training
* SWAT Operator, 2007-2012
* SWAT Negotiator, 2007-2012
* FBI Hostage Negotiator school
* FBI SWAT Operator School
* FBI Leadership School (LEEDA)
Mike Pritchard
Chief Gallegos
Mike Pritchard
* NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
* Instrumental in neutralizing the two Stem School "Active Shooters" on May 7th, 2019 (in Highlands Ranch Colorado)
* Received the "Meritorious Conduct" award, which is the highest Medal of Honor awarded by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to a civilian for his heroic acts
* U.S. Army Veteran
* In addition to his proud service to our Nation, he has served 8+ years working on and leading Church Security Teams
