Coach And Instructor Spotlight
Paraclete Consulting Group – Seguin, TX
Advanced tactical training led by seasoned professionals with military, law enforcement, and private security backgrounds.
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Seguin, Texas
Paraclete Consulting Group ( is a premier training academy located in Seguin, Texas, specializing in advanced firearms and tactical training. Founded by Shawn 'Slick' Thornton, a seasoned instructor with over 20 years of experience in military, law enforcement, and private security operations, the academy offers a range of courses designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for personal safety and professional security operations. Shawn's extensive background includes serving as a Diplomatic Security Personal Security Specialist (PSS) assigned to the Worldwide Protective Service, conducting hundreds of missions in support of the Secretary of State, Special Envoy to the Middle East, and President of the United States. He also served as the Training Manager at the King Abdul Special Operations Training Center in Amman, Jordan, where he trained thousands of high-threat security personnel. His experience informs the academy's curriculum, ensuring that training is both practical and relevant to real-world scenarios. The academy's offerings include courses such as the NVG Night Operator Course, which focuses on advanced night vision goggle (NVG) carbine and pistol skills. Students participate in live-fire exercises aimed at improving speed, efficiency, and accuracy under low-light conditions. Other courses include the 360 Shooter Pistol Speed Clinic, which emphasizes fundamental pistol marksmanship, and the 360 Shooter: 2-Day Survival Pistol & Carbine course, which combines pistol and carbine training to prepare students for dynamic, high-stress situations. The academy also offers instructor development programs, including the Train The Trainer Pistol Instructor Course, designed to equip experienced shooters with the skills necessary to teach others effectively. To learn more about their offerings or to schedule a training session, visit 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!