Instructors


James Preston

James Preston is the owner and director of training for Preston Tactical.  He is a Texas Peace Officer who holds a Master Peace Officer certification and has been in law enforcement for over 12 years.  James graduated first in his class at the police academy.  He is a TCLEOSE-certified instructor, firearms instructor, field training officer, and is SWAT certified. He is also a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Concealed Handgun License instructor.  James has held assignments in uniform patrol, special operations/tactical division, training division, and worked as a patrol supervisor .  He previously taught traditional-style martial arts with an emphasis on defense rather than sport. 

James has logged thousands of hours training amongst various federal and state law enforcement agencies, and private instructors.  He combines his real life experience with training to provide his students with concepts and tactics that work in the real world.  He is known for his ability to motivate students with a dynamic style of instruction and positive winning mindset.  His training program is not only about how to shoot more effectively, it is about self improvement and becoming the best you can be.  His innovative concepts are presented in a logical and professional manner, leaving you with a hard-earned sense of accomplishment.  

Trained with:

  • Combat Shooting and Tactics - Paul Howe
  • Morrigan Consulting - Bill Jeans
  • ALERRT Training Center
  • Action Target Academy - Bank Miller
  • LT. COL. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (Ret.)
  • James Williams, System of Strategy
  • Safariland Training Group
  • Hoffners - Brian Hoffner
  • Suarez International - Gabriel Suarez
  • Taser International
  • Advanced Medical Training.
  • Per-Sys Medical.
  • Instinctive Shooting International, Inc.
  • The Sparta Group.
  • Phillips Close Quarter Combat Training - Stanley Phillips
  • Simunitions Inc.
  • ASP Training Division
  • Force Analysis
  • Glock LE-Division Inc.
  • Texas Tactical Peace Officer’s Association
  • National Tactical Officer’s Association
  • Calibre Press
  • TEEX
  • University of Houston Police Academy
  • Houston Community College Police Academy
  • Texas A&M University
  • Sam Houston State University
  • Midwestern State University
  • Texas DPS
  • Harris County District Attorney’s Office
  • Houston Police Department
  • Harris County Sheriff’s Office
  • Pasadena Police Department
  • Baytown Police Department
  • Katy Police Department
  • Harris County Pct. 5 Constable
  • Harris County Pct. 8 Constable
  • LaPorte Police Department
  • Memorial Villages Police Department
  • Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
  • Katy ISD Police Department
  • F. B. I.
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • FEMA