REDWATCH

FIREARMS INSTRUCTION

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PISTOL

With over 60 years of combined shooting experience, our pistol instruction program is led by highly competent instructors, including former Navy SEALs who bring unmatched real-world expertise to every course. Focused on safety, precision, and confidence under pressure, this training goes far beyond the basics—equipping students with practical, combat-proven techniques rooted in elite military experience. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine advanced skills, you’ll be learning from the best.

Three adult students receiving pistol fundamentals on a sunlit outdoor lane with a focused instructor demonstrating position and grip.

CARBINE

Our carbine training specializes in real-world, combat-proven tactics. This course focuses on speed, accuracy, and weapon manipulation under stress, teaching students how to operate confidently in high-threat environments. From close-quarters engagements to mid-range target transitions, our elite instruction is designed to sharpen your tactical skills, build instinctive muscle memory, and prepare you with the unwavering mindset needed to excel in any dynamic scenario you may encounter in the field.

Three adult students receiving pistol fundamentals on a sunlit outdoor lane with a focused instructor demonstrating position and grip.

LONG RANGE

Our precision rifle and sniper instruction is led by former military snipers with decades of operational experience. This course develops disciplined, accurate shooters capable of engaging targets at extreme distances with confidence. Covering everything from ballistics and scope theory to advanced wind calls and fieldcraft, our training reflects elite standards. Whether preparing for competition or deployment, you’ll learn from those who have mastered long-range precision in real-world conditions.

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WHO IS REDWATCH

REDWATCH is a premier training group founded and operated by four battle-tested professionals—four former Navy SEALs that bringing over 60 years of combined military and instructional experience, including more than 10 years of cumulative combat deployments. Our team, consisting of Dave Swarts, Tim Speer, Mario Wilson, Johnny Collins, and Derek Janisch has served on the front lines of America’s most elite units, executing missions in some of the world’s most hostile environments. Beyond the battlefield, we’ve dedicated ourselves to training others, shaping the next generation of warriors and professionals. At Red Watch, we provide no-nonsense, real-world instruction grounded in trust, discipline, and precision—offering civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel elite-level training in firearms, tactics, and mindset.

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Ready to train with the best? Whether you’re looking to schedule individual instruction or group training, Red Watch offers custom-tailored courses to meet your needs. Fill out the form to connect with our team—let us know your goals, group size, and preferred training focus, and we’ll get back to you promptly to build a personalized experience rooted in real-world expertise.

LOCATION

San Diego, California

CONTACT

admin@theredwatch.com

Redwatch is a veteran owned, training organization dedicated to delivering combat-proven tactics and critical skill sets to elite operators. We provide high-tier instruction designed for and by military, federal, law enforcement, special operations units and US citizens.