Paratus Training
Founded in 2013 by Rob Holcombe, Paratus Training honors Rob’s grandfather—a WWII U.S. Army Captain and mentor—whose unit motto, Paratus (Latin for “Ready, Prepared, Skilled”), inspires our mission.
We offer firearms and archery training for all skill levels, grounded in Col. Jeff Cooper’s Combat Triad: Marksmanship, Manipulation, and Mindset—with a relentless focus on safety and fundamentals.
Our professional team trains weekly to maintain peak proficiency across all platforms, ensuring students receive the most modern and practical instruction available.
To date, Paratus has delivered over 1,000 hours of training to hundreds of satisfied clients.
Rob Holcombe
Founder of Paratus Training, Rob has 25+ years of experience as a competitive shooter and outdoor instructor. He’s completed over 500 hours of advanced firearms training with renowned instructors like Travis Haley, Chris Costa, and Pat McNamara, covering everything from vehicles and night ops to team tactics and competition shooting.
Chris Comfort
With 32 years in high-risk security, law enforcement, SWAT, and force protection, Chris brings extensive real-world experience to the classroom. He has served as Director of Training for Special Operations abroad, managing protective teams and instructing at advanced academies.
Travis Fultz
Dan Massey
Dan is a retired law enforcement officer with 35 years of service and nearly four decades as a certified firearms instructor (NRA & FBI). He modernized his department’s training programs, integrating semi-automatic pistols and AR-15s into practical, purpose-driven instruction.
Trent Griswold
Raised in a family of expert marksmen, Trent combines precision shooting with defensive skills. He studied Gunsmithing and Firearms Design and runs Griswold Brothers Gunsmithing. He’s also been a consultant and on-camera expert for Top Shot on the History Channel.
A passionate student of defensive and competitive shooting, Travis is a former Sheriff’s Deputy with hundreds of hours of training under law enforcement and top-tier instructors. EMT-basic certified and trained in TECC, he emphasizes safety, speed, and accuracy in every class.