Gary Silva

Instructor

📍 PRO TEK Defense Consulting LLC

Coach Gary Silva is a passionate and highly credentialed defense and safety professional dedicated to empowering individuals through expert firearms instruction, personal protection training, and confidence-building strategies. As the founder of PRO TEK Defense Consulting LLC, Gary has built his career around helping others cultivate preparedness, resilience, and the mindset required to stay safe in an ever-changing world.

Credentials & Professional Training

Gary’s extensive qualifications reflect decades of experience and a steadfast commitment to
training excellence:

• USCCA Certified Instructor
• PILB-Certified Firearms Instructor
• NRA Law Enforcement (LE) Handgun Instructor
• State-Approved CCW & LEOSA HR218 Instructor
  (Certified by LVMPD, Nevada, and Utah DPS)
• NRA Certified Range Safety Officer & Chief Range Safety Officer
• Martial Arts Self-Defense Instructor
• PC832B-Level Basic P.O.S.T. Certified
• Currently enrolled as a P.O.S.T. Instructor Candidate

Coach Silva’s instruction combines real-world relevance with discipline and skill, offering a dynamic approach to personal defense. His training covers a broad spectrum—from first-time shooters to law enforcement professionals—always grounded in safety, confidence, and personal empowerment.

Whether you’re seeking CCW certification, law enforcement-level training, or real-world self-defense techniques, Coach Gary Silva delivers impactful instruction that equips you to be PRO TEK-TED.