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RK Tactical Solutions is owned and operated by Dean Linder.   Dean desires to share his experience and knowlege with others in order to help them protect themselves and their property.  His education and experience (31 years ) with convicted felons gives him an unique perspective.  

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About the Instructor

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Certifications:

  • Certified Texas DPS LTC Instructor and Safe School Guardian Program Instructor

  • Certified NRA Firearms Instructor and Range Safety Officer

  • Certified Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Instructor

  • Level III Commissioned Security Officer 

  • Texas Security Officer Level 3 Firearms Instructor

  • Firearms Proficiency Officer for T.C.O.E. Certified Peace Officers

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Education:

  • Graduate of Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Police Science / Criminology.

  • Attended Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy, and First Annual SHSU / Texas A & M Law Enforcement Academy.

  • Multiple Firearms Instructional courses through Texas DPS, NRA, and Texas Parks and Wildlife

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Experience:

  • Retired from Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice with 31 years of service

    • Worked at 8 TDCJ Units, holding positions of Correctional Officer, Sergeant and Lieutenant, while ensuring maximum security of TDCJ Facilities​

    • Worked as an EMT - Special Skills and Certified Laboratory Technologist at multiple TDCJ Units

  • Provided security for Bell Textron Helicopter, as well as a variety of other businesses​

  • Instruction of over 1,000 individuals in Texas License to Carry (9 years)

  • Instruction of Basic Handgun courses, NRA firemarms courses, and provided private firearms instruction for the past 10 years.

  • Instruction of Texas School Safety Guardian Program

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R&K Tactical looks forward to providing private or group classes any time our customers desire them.

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