Herfel Torres

A distinguished firearms instructor and competitive shooter, whose 30-year career is marked by a profound dedication to safety and tactical excellence. Herfel holds an extensive array of credentials and licenses that affirm his status as a premier expert in law enforcement and firearms education. Among these are a suite of National Rifle Association (NRA) certifications, including Private Security Firearm Instructor, Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, and Certified Pistol and Rifle Instructor. He is also a certified NRA Law Enforcement Handgun Instructor from the Instructor Development School in Elmore County, Alabama, and holds both NRA Range Safety Officer Instructor and Chief Range Safety Officer certifications.

Herfel's expertise extends to GLOCK firearms, where he has achieved GLOCK MOS Instructor, GLOCK Instructor, GLOCK Operator, and GLOCK Advanced Armorer certifications. Additionally, he is an accredited instructor for the Texas A&M Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events and holds a Medical Countermeasures Awareness certification for public health emergencies from Texas A&M. His crisis management skills are further certified through the S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute for both unarmed and armed security officer firearms.

In the realm of professional licensing, Herfel possesses a Class D Security Officer License, a Class G Statewide Firearm license, and a Class K Firearm Instructor License in Florida, underscoring his comprehensive legal authority and adherence to rigorous standards.

Herfel’s global experience and tactical knowledge have not only garnered him high praise from law enforcement professionals and civilians alike but have also led to his nomination as "Best Firearms Instructor" in the United States for two consecutive years, reaching the finalist stage each time. These nominations reflect his exceptional teaching abilities and his capacity to empower students to effectively handle high-pressure situations.

Whether training law enforcement personnel seeking advanced tactical skills or civilians aiming to enhance their personal safety, Herfel Torres provides an unmatched level of expertise and an engaging training experience that emphasizes comprehensive safety and preparedness in firearm handling and crisis management.