Firearms & Tactical Instructors
Bryan Bishop
Former Vanderburgh County Sheriff detective with 20+ years of law enforcement experience. Specialties include K-9 handling and service on the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Certified in FBI SWAT operations, hostage rescue, active shooter response, and Krav Maga.
Officer Kenny Dutschke
Active in law enforcement since 2003, currently serving with EPD Crime Prevention and as a SWAT leader. ILEA instructor and certified Glock Armorer.
Daniel Gaffney
In law enforcement since 1994 with 35+ years of martial arts training. Served with the US State Department in Iraq. Holds an MBA and is pursuing an Ed.D. Specializes in close-quarters combat and self-defense.
Casey Amar
General Manager of Lawman Tactical. Former US Marine Combat Engineer with expertise in urban breaching and MARSOC OpFor operations.
Officer Michael Lehmkuhler
In police service since 1994 and an ILEA firearms instructor. SWAT team member since 2006. Graduate of SIG Rifle School and Norse Tactical CQB.
Officer Kasey Ross
16-year EPD veteran, K-9 handler, and SWAT team member since 2009. Trained in tactical combat casualty care and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Trooper Ross Rafferty
Indiana State Police trooper since 2012 and Criminal Interdiction Team Leader. Specializes in SWAT operations, explosives, and demolitions.
Sgt. Jacob Taylor
20+ years with EPD and member of the US Marshals Task Force. Certifications include NRA Firearms and NTOA Active Shooter. Graduate of NTOA Command College.
Montrel Johnson
Army veteran of the 76th Infantry with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. Posey County paramedic certified in CPR, PALS, ACLS, and PHTLS.
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Scott Audas
BJJ black belt with 18 years of training under Romero ‘Jacaré’ Cavalcanti. Owns a BJJ school with 120+ students.
Kelly Lejman
Self-defense seminar designer with 15 years of experience and USKMA black belt (2023). Specializes in training women.
Sgt. Sam Smith
EPD veteran, ILEA certified in pressure points, pepper spray, and ground fighting. Holds black belts in Sambo, Jujitsu, and Judo. USI adjunct professor for 15 years.
Chris Paisley
Army Fire Support Specialist with a deployment to Afghanistan. 8 years of BJJ training, earning his purple belt in 2022.
Fitness & Wellness
Tony Maslan
Director of Fitness with 30+ years of experience. Marine sergeant, national-level powerlifter, and trainer of Division 1 athletes.
Justin Fehn
Kinesiology degree with 15+ years of training experience. Specializes in biomechanics and mobility.
Katelynn Schmitt
Exercise science degree with minors in nutrition and psychology.
Katie Glover
10+ years of yoga instruction focused on recovery and mobility. Works with athletes and injury recovery clients.
Legal
Doug Walton
Criminal defense attorney with 20+ years of experience. Graduate of USI and Valparaiso University School of Law. Practices in Indiana state and federal courts. Tactical Response firearms training graduate.