Co-Founder

Chuck Bradley

Co Founder & Managing Partner

Tactical Safety Institute / Bracken Guns

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Phone: 210-314-4284
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Read more about Chuck by clicking on his photo to the right.


Co-Founder

Christopher Patten

Co Founder & Managing Partner

Tactical Safety Institute / Bracken Guns

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Phone: 210-314-4284
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Read more about Chris by clicking on his photo to the right.


CelesteCeleste

Senior Accountant

Tactical Safety Institute / Bracken Guns

 

Celeste’s Bio will be posted soon if we can get her to create one.  It’s just hard to get any work out of her.

She does make a mean Green Chile Stew though!

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Phone: 210-314-4284
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Vanessa Cardoza

Retail Sales Manager/Lead

Tactical Safety Institute / Bracken Guns

She loves guns…what can we say.  Growing up in the country, she was always around dirt, grease, mud and most things that spell trouble.  From overhauling engines to culinary school…that’s her and she’s mostly a Tomboy at heart. Online gaming…she’s a first-person shooter goddess…lol!  Bring her a Henry taco and you may get a discount!

But she loves working with firearms and helping customers at all experience levels.  Many ladies out there are intimidated when it comes to gun shopping.  Come see her and she’ll fix that fast!  Confident that she can truly make a difference and she looks forward to seeing you here in the store!

Phone: 210-314-4284
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Israel FornelliFornelli

Lead Gunsmith

Tactical Safety Institute / Bracken Guns

Mr. Israel Fornelli is our in-house certified gunsmith.  Israel is a Marine Disabled Veteran with in-theater deployment and a vast amount of experience with firearms.  He is a graduate of the Colorado School of Trades with a Degree in Gunsmithing.  The Colorado School of Trades degree program is one of the most highly respected gunsmithing schools in the nation, where selection is not easy and graduation takes commitment.

Furthermore, Israel is a certified NRA and Texas LTC instructor, offering bilingual classes upon request.  If you would like to email Israel with a question, you can send an email by clicking HERE.

Phone: 210-314-4284
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Associate Instructors, Tactical Safety Institute

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Our group of Associate Instructors consists of carefully hand-selected current and former law enforcement officers, investigators, certified firearms instructors, military personnel, and security experts. This wide-ranging pool of knowledge and experience ensures that you will always receive a unique level of service, expertise, and value.

As a Disabled Veteran owned Small Business, we pride ourselves in our professionalism and are dedicated to earning your trust. You will be provided with personal, old-fashioned customer service, regardless of the size or complexity of your needs.

Some of our professional training/certifications at Tactical Safety Institute include:

  • TACDOGS Basic Seminar for Tactical Operator
  • Advance Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T) FULCRUM TACTICAL
  • Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T) Bexar County
  • Air Craft Anti-Hijack/Interdiction
  • FX Simunition Instructor
  • HSS INT’L Rappel Master Instructor
  • Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) Instructor
  • Monadnock Close Range Subject Control Baton Instructor
  • Self-Aid & Buddy Care Instructor
  • CPR Instructor
  • Texas Peace Officer Certification (TCLEOSE)
  • Texas Concealed Handgun Instructor
  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
  • NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
  • Inter-service Non-lethal Individual Weapons Instructor Course
  • IPMBA Police Cyclist Instructor
  • Alamo Area Council of Governments OC Pepper Spray Instructor Course
  • Active Shooter Instructor
  • Tx DPS RADAR/LIDAR Instructor
  • NCIC/TCIC Instructor
  • Combat Life Saver
  • Combat Weapons Instructor
  • Six Sigma 8-Step Problem Solving Facilitator
  • Police Investigator
  • Crime Scene Investigator

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