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We are dedicated to providing powerful corporate and personal security solutions to protect you and your business.

We have confronted the worst-case scenarios. Our mission is to ensure you never will.

Our team of combat veterans has extensive experience in the security, business, law enforcement, military, and national security sectors, and we have firsthand knowledge of how to handle worst-case scenarios. We are passionate about helping people and organizations feel safe and secure, and we offer consulting and training based on our real-world experiences and expertise. We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe and to possess the skills necessary to protect themselves and their businesses. Our goal is to ensure that you never have to face crises such as terroristic or violent threats, and we are committed to helping you and your organization navigate today's social and environmental challenges.

Who has trained with Valortec

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Team of Professional Combat Veterans

Our instructors have a wide range of military, personal security and law enforcement experience.

Contact us and meet them in person at the initial group meeting before the courses begin. You can sign up for private lessons too in case you are in a hurry to level up your shooting skills and practice.

IF YOU OWN A FIREARM...

YOU CAN LEARN THE SKILLS TO PROTECT YOURSELF IN A DEADLY ENCOUNTER

This class is the result of 70+ YEARS of combined operational experience in law enforcement, national security and high-risk operations.
EXPLORE SELF-DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS

MEET THE VALORTEC TEAM

Meet the people who are involved in making shooting training safer and more effective. We work with certified trainers only and guarantee a comfortable practice environment.

Garret Machine

Tactical Instructor

Garret Machine CPP, served as a combat soldier in the Duvdevan Unit of the Israeli Defense Force.

Raul Quintero

Instructor

Retired NYPD, analyst for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) -with a focus on Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies and programs. DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG). Raul later went on to Direct the Security, Communication and Surveillance Center for a major healthcare and hospital system in South Florida.

Greg “Flash” Kerce

Grand Master / Instructor

With extensive training & certifications in the firearms field since 1985. Professional USPSA / IPSC 92-94 & current Master Class. 5th in the World in single stack division on Steel Challenge & current Grand Master. Greg is a “encyclopedia of knowledge” from A to Z on speed shooting.

Carlos I Hernandez

Instructor

13 years in the U.S Navy deployed during the Global War On Terrorism, Operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. In addition, he served 8 years as a Navy Law Enforcement Officer Force Protection. Deployed in Iraq at NSW/SOTF-W with SEAL team 3 and 5 during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

Eva Madison

CEO, Founder

Our CEO and founder is a certified expert firearms instructor with experience not only on the range but in the field, both domestic and internationally. Air Force Veteran who flew with the Airborne Command Post during Operation Desert Shield/Storm.

William “Coach” Lee

Marketing Director / Instructor

Willliam is a firearms enthusiast and lifelong shooter who later became a “gun guy” after years of casual shooting. He currently teaches concealed carry course and enjoys spending time on the range, helping interested people develop their firearms and self protection skills.

Luis Jimenez

Tactical Instructor

Active Police officer for 20yrs, 10 of them at the SWAT unit. MP First Sergeant. Martial Arts instructor (Black belt, 4th Dan) First responder (police) instructor. Active shooter management instructor tactical defensive driving instructor.

Herfel Torres

COO / Master Instructor

A highly esteemed Law Enforcement firearms instructor with over 30 yrs of experience on the range and field, both domestically and internationally. Herfel is dedicated to training individuals to use fireams safely and effectively, with a focus on saving lives.

Manny Bragg

World Champion / Instructor

US world championship gold team with 5 consecutive world team titles. over 30 yrs in the shooting industry, teaching 1000’s of people across the globe. From USPSA, IDPA, GSSF, Steel Challenge, to 3 gun Teaching people to be better competitors and pushing them to the maximum.

Filmer “Cazz” Castaneda

Tactical Instructor

A highly regarded tactics and firearms instructor, Cazz was formerly a staff instructor at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC) where he trained a variety of international special operations units and U.S. Embassy-Amman response force personnel. U.S. Marine Corps and was the Detachment Commander, 2nd FORECON, Maritime Special Purpose Raid Force.

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What Our Clients
Say About Us

We appreciate and value our clients’ opinions greatly. We aspire to perfection by sharpening our training skills and improving the training facilities. Your feedback matters and helps us become better.
Juan F. Samaniego
Juan F. Samaniego
2024-02-26
Good class, safe, fun and good tips and instructions
Eric Gonzalez
Eric Gonzalez
2024-02-25
Great experience and knowledge staff! Training brought to light the areas needing improvement and felt good in kit. Trainers brought a bunch of first hand knowledge to learn from. Took home a bunch of lessons to practice on and will be back.
Brian
Brian
2024-01-30
Tremendos instructores. Tengo mucha experiencia en los temas de lar armas, y con Valortec, aprendí más de lo que esperaba. Me ensañaron muchas cosas nuevas. Jamás pensé tener tanta precisión con la mano menos diestra y las técnicas que me enseñaron, puedo decir que ahora domino ambas manos. El tiempo de entrenamiento y la dedicación por estudiante fue excelente, el lugar me encantó. Lo recomiendo 100%!!!
Priscilla Rae
Priscilla Rae
2024-01-28
I cannot say enough about how well Herfel shares his experience and skills in his self-defense class. He is a master at his trade. The atmosphere in class is extremely positive and inducive to learning. There is greater hands-on assistance from his co-trainers, Will and Carlos, than in any other course I have taken over the years. There is so much information and skill building that it is worth taking the class more than once.
Mick Speedier
Mick Speedier
2024-01-28
Every pistol owner should go through this experience, and probably do so on a regular basis. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced shooter, there is always more to study/discover/realize/understand when it comes to shooting, and this course is a true opportunity to learn, no matter what your proficiency level. Components such as biomechanics are foundational in shooting, and these biomechanical workings are discussed, explained, practiced, and ultimately, realized, thereby improving the fundamental capabilities of the shooter. This curriculum today was a tremendous opportunity for attendees to become even more comfortable in handling their weapon, and more confident in their pistol abilities and capabilities. With the low student to teacher ratio, the program is very personalized to each attendee. Participants are simply better for going through this opportunity.
Derrick Bush
Derrick Bush
2024-01-27
No matter if you’re a veteran and have experience with firearms or someone who just wants to learn the right fundamental skills for firearms that could save your life one day if need be. THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU! I spent a decade in the military shooting multiple different types of weapons and weapon systems. All of which I received instruction and training on how to properly operate the weapons/firearms etc. Today I got the best instruction I have ever received for firearms from great instructors who were patient with me as I worked through the fundamentals and gave me corrective criticism that overall improved my performance at the end of the class. I could write more paragraphs to express my gratitude to Herfel, Will, and Carlos but let’s be real, you’ve read enough by now. So just sign up for a class and see for yourself!
Ethan Kammerer
Ethan Kammerer
2024-01-27
I attended the pistol self-defense fundamentals course and loved it. I learned a lot and had fun while doing so. I highly recommend this course
Jackie L. Thrasher
Jackie L. Thrasher
2024-01-18
January 18, 2024 I would like to give a Review and Evaluation of Herfel Torres’s performance as a NRA Certified Master Law Enforcement Instructor for the Pistol – Self Defense Fundamentals course held on November 25; and December 23, 2023 at the Volusia County Gun Club. First, I would like to “Qualify” myself as having the Credentials and Experience to make such Statements and Observations. From 1982 to 1995, I was the Training Officer in the various Military Units in which I served. In 1995, I became the Command Senior Chief at the Fleet Training Center, Firefight School, Mayport, FL. I had (65) High Risk Firefighting Instructors in my Command, their performance had to be Evaluated – Quarterly. Because of my rank, I received my Instructor Training from the Naval War College. Herfel Torres’s performance at the Pistol – Self Defense Fundamentals Course on November 25; and December 23, 2023 was “Excellent”! He was smooth and confident, covering the assigned material and objectives thoroughly and clearly. Herfel states: he does not teach or train students for “Competition”, he teaches and trains them for “Self Defense and Combat” in modern day situations. He involved the students, inviting their participation and comments. He dispels “Myths” about firearms training, and corrects years of misinformation and bad habits. Most civilian firearm instructors only teach what they have read or learned from someone else, and have never actually been in a “Fire Fight”. As a “Vietnam and Desert Storm Decorated Combat Veteran”, I like to know my instructors have “Felt the Heat”, survived and lived to tell about it. Herfel related “Real World Scenarios” and his personal life experiences, keeping the course interesting. The Valortec Training Team assembled by Herfel is also “Impressive”! Comprised of Ex – Military, Special Forces, Law Enforcement, and World Class Shooters. He took their skills and ability, and molded it into the Best Firearms Training available. Their motto: Take (1) class with us and you will be a Better Shooter – Guaranteed! I have been fortunate to attend more than (1) Pistol-Self Defense class, and “Thanks” to Herfel Torres and his Valortec Team, I am the “Best Shooter” I have ever been in over (50) years! Thanks Again! His appearance, demeanor, and the way he held and conducted himself showed Confidence and Experience. He did an “Outstanding Performance” on those days. In over (50) years of combined Military and Private Security experience and training, Herfel Torres is the “Best Firearms Instructor” I have ever had – bar none! I would gladly attend any course that Herfel Torres was the Instructor. Herfel Torres has my “Highest Professional Recommendation” as an “Excellent NRA Master Law Enforcement Instructor”!! Respectfully, ENCS Jack L. Thrasher USN-RET Command Senior Chief Vietnam and Desert Storm Veteran
bradley straus
bradley straus
2024-01-09
Had an amazing Self Defense Fundaments Pistol class with Herfel. He is a great guy and amazing instructor who I would recommend to anyone who is looking to up their firearm skills, new or experienced. Herfel is very experience and will teach you the right techniques and tips to make yourself more skilled with your firearms as well as making the class a fun time. Overall 10/10 experience!

What Our Clients
Say About Us

We appreciate and value our clients` opinion greatly. We aspire to perfection by sharpening our training skills and improving the training facilities. Your feedback matters a lot to us and helps become better.
Juan F. Samaniego
Juan F. Samaniego
2024-02-26
Good class, safe, fun and good tips and instructions
Eric Gonzalez
Eric Gonzalez
2024-02-25
Great experience and knowledge staff! Training brought to light the areas needing improvement and felt good in kit. Trainers brought a bunch of first hand knowledge to learn from. Took home a bunch of lessons to practice on and will be back.
Brian
Brian
2024-01-30
Tremendos instructores. Tengo mucha experiencia en los temas de lar armas, y con Valortec, aprendí más de lo que esperaba. Me ensañaron muchas cosas nuevas. Jamás pensé tener tanta precisión con la mano menos diestra y las técnicas que me enseñaron, puedo decir que ahora domino ambas manos. El tiempo de entrenamiento y la dedicación por estudiante fue excelente, el lugar me encantó. Lo recomiendo 100%!!!
Priscilla Rae
Priscilla Rae
2024-01-28
I cannot say enough about how well Herfel shares his experience and skills in his self-defense class. He is a master at his trade. The atmosphere in class is extremely positive and inducive to learning. There is greater hands-on assistance from his co-trainers, Will and Carlos, than in any other course I have taken over the years. There is so much information and skill building that it is worth taking the class more than once.
Mick Speedier
Mick Speedier
2024-01-28
Every pistol owner should go through this experience, and probably do so on a regular basis. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced shooter, there is always more to study/discover/realize/understand when it comes to shooting, and this course is a true opportunity to learn, no matter what your proficiency level. Components such as biomechanics are foundational in shooting, and these biomechanical workings are discussed, explained, practiced, and ultimately, realized, thereby improving the fundamental capabilities of the shooter. This curriculum today was a tremendous opportunity for attendees to become even more comfortable in handling their weapon, and more confident in their pistol abilities and capabilities. With the low student to teacher ratio, the program is very personalized to each attendee. Participants are simply better for going through this opportunity.
Derrick Bush
Derrick Bush
2024-01-27
No matter if you’re a veteran and have experience with firearms or someone who just wants to learn the right fundamental skills for firearms that could save your life one day if need be. THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU! I spent a decade in the military shooting multiple different types of weapons and weapon systems. All of which I received instruction and training on how to properly operate the weapons/firearms etc. Today I got the best instruction I have ever received for firearms from great instructors who were patient with me as I worked through the fundamentals and gave me corrective criticism that overall improved my performance at the end of the class. I could write more paragraphs to express my gratitude to Herfel, Will, and Carlos but let’s be real, you’ve read enough by now. So just sign up for a class and see for yourself!
Ethan Kammerer
Ethan Kammerer
2024-01-27
I attended the pistol self-defense fundamentals course and loved it. I learned a lot and had fun while doing so. I highly recommend this course
Jackie L. Thrasher
Jackie L. Thrasher
2024-01-18
January 18, 2024 I would like to give a Review and Evaluation of Herfel Torres’s performance as a NRA Certified Master Law Enforcement Instructor for the Pistol – Self Defense Fundamentals course held on November 25; and December 23, 2023 at the Volusia County Gun Club. First, I would like to “Qualify” myself as having the Credentials and Experience to make such Statements and Observations. From 1982 to 1995, I was the Training Officer in the various Military Units in which I served. In 1995, I became the Command Senior Chief at the Fleet Training Center, Firefight School, Mayport, FL. I had (65) High Risk Firefighting Instructors in my Command, their performance had to be Evaluated – Quarterly. Because of my rank, I received my Instructor Training from the Naval War College. Herfel Torres’s performance at the Pistol – Self Defense Fundamentals Course on November 25; and December 23, 2023 was “Excellent”! He was smooth and confident, covering the assigned material and objectives thoroughly and clearly. Herfel states: he does not teach or train students for “Competition”, he teaches and trains them for “Self Defense and Combat” in modern day situations. He involved the students, inviting their participation and comments. He dispels “Myths” about firearms training, and corrects years of misinformation and bad habits. Most civilian firearm instructors only teach what they have read or learned from someone else, and have never actually been in a “Fire Fight”. As a “Vietnam and Desert Storm Decorated Combat Veteran”, I like to know my instructors have “Felt the Heat”, survived and lived to tell about it. Herfel related “Real World Scenarios” and his personal life experiences, keeping the course interesting. The Valortec Training Team assembled by Herfel is also “Impressive”! Comprised of Ex – Military, Special Forces, Law Enforcement, and World Class Shooters. He took their skills and ability, and molded it into the Best Firearms Training available. Their motto: Take (1) class with us and you will be a Better Shooter – Guaranteed! I have been fortunate to attend more than (1) Pistol-Self Defense class, and “Thanks” to Herfel Torres and his Valortec Team, I am the “Best Shooter” I have ever been in over (50) years! Thanks Again! His appearance, demeanor, and the way he held and conducted himself showed Confidence and Experience. He did an “Outstanding Performance” on those days. In over (50) years of combined Military and Private Security experience and training, Herfel Torres is the “Best Firearms Instructor” I have ever had – bar none! I would gladly attend any course that Herfel Torres was the Instructor. Herfel Torres has my “Highest Professional Recommendation” as an “Excellent NRA Master Law Enforcement Instructor”!! Respectfully, ENCS Jack L. Thrasher USN-RET Command Senior Chief Vietnam and Desert Storm Veteran
bradley straus
bradley straus
2024-01-09
Had an amazing Self Defense Fundaments Pistol class with Herfel. He is a great guy and amazing instructor who I would recommend to anyone who is looking to up their firearm skills, new or experienced. Herfel is very experience and will teach you the right techniques and tips to make yourself more skilled with your firearms as well as making the class a fun time. Overall 10/10 experience!
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