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Barritus Defense – Tactical Instructor Cadre
Led by combat-proven instructors from elite units, Barritus delivers top-tier tactical training
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Nationwide (mobile training)
Barritus Defense ( brings together top-tier instructors with military, law enforcement, and security backgrounds. Headlined by founder Mark "JD"Parker and veteran sniper-instructor Alex Eddington, their cadre offers advanced, realistic, and mission-focused training. Mark JD Parker, the founder, spent nearly a decade in the U.S. Army conducting infantry, intelligence, and security operations. He trained with U.S. and British interrogation forces, deployed with every branch of U.S. military, and worked alongside the IDF in the West Bank. After service, he transitioned to law as a deputy district attorney prosecuting violent crime. Today hes a Certified Close Protection Specialist and frequently contributes to The Counter Terrorist Magazine and podcasts. Alex Eddington served five years with the 75th Ranger Regiment as an infantryman, sniper-qualified, with multiple deployments to Afghanistan. Hes also a certified Tiger Swan Rifle and Pistol Instructor. Barritus Defense offers a full slate of tactical coursesranging from Intro to Tactical Pistol and Combat Rifle levels 1 and 2, to Military Close Quarters Combat Qualification and Room Clearing 101. They also instruct on combatives, low-light operations, long-range precision, and church & business security. All training is mobilemeaning the instructors come to local ranges or host sites nationwide. They also offer online courses like High Threat Pistol Tactics and situational awareness programs. A recent review reflects their impact: Barritus Defense is the real dealcomprehensively, and with real insight into modern-day risks. I owe it to my family to know everything offered by Barritus Defense. Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!