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Valor Tactical Group

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Valor Tactical Group is a veteran-owned tactical training facility founded by Edward Villarreal, a Las Cruces Police Officer with over 25 years of law enforcement experience and former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant. The facility operates on a simple principle: real-world experience, real-world training. ...

Valor Tactical Group

NM

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Valor Tactical Group is a veteran-owned tactical training facility founded by Edward Villarreal, a Las Cruces Police Officer with over 25 years of law enforcement experience and former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant. The facility operates on a simple principle: real-world experience, real-world training.

Located at 406 Roundtree PI Unit 410 in Las Cruces, Valor Tactical Group houses the region's most advanced force-on-force training environment. This isn't a static shooting range—it's a purpose-built dynamic training arena engineered for realistic scenario work.

Shoothouse Features: - Multiple rooms and hallways for realistic structure movement - Stairways for vertical problem-solving and multi-level tactics - Fully moveable furniture that recreates homes, offices, churches, and public spaces - Full-size vehicle integrated inside the structure for vehicle defense, ambush response, and transitional-space scenarios - Adjustable lighting for daylight, low-light, and no-light operations - Climate-controlled indoor environment for year-round training consistency

CourseDurationPrice
Basic Handgun4 hours$175
Intermediate Handgun4 hours$185
Advanced Handgun6 hours$200
Concealed CarryVariable$150
Women's Defense Level 19 hours$145
Women's Defense Level 29 hours$150
Home Defense4-6 hours$200
Low Light Handgun8 hours$175
Low Light Rifle/Carbine8 hours$175
Active Shooter CourseVariableConsultation
Vehicle VCQB CourseVariableConsultation
Church Security TrainingVariableConsultation
Four Hour Personalized4 hoursConsultation

New Mexico Security Guard Certifications: - Level 1 (8 hours): $100 - Level 2 (20 hours): $250 - Level 3 (16 hours): $250

All courses require a $25 non-refundable deposit. Firearm rentals available for $10 additional fee.

Force-on-force training focuses on threat recognition, rapid decision-making, verbal commands and de-escalation under stress, movement through complex spaces, home and workplace defense tactics, vehicle-based defense, low-light and no-light problem-solving, and managing fear and adrenaline in realistic scenarios.

Beyond founder Edward Villarreal, the instruction team includes: - Nicole Villarreal - Course director, Women's Defense, Home Defense, and Active Shooter instruction - Eric Villarreal - Office operations and head role player for training scenarios - Brandon Villarreal - Law enforcement background, earned "Top Gun" achievement for excellence in shooting - Erick Guerra - Retired police officer with 20+ years of service, SWAT background - Ralph Monget - Retired police officer with 25+ years of experience, former LCPD SWAT Team Commander - James Gascon - Army veteran, competition shooter, and videographer

All courses include strict safety briefings, dedicated safety officers, mandatory protective equipment, and controlled access to the shoothouse.

Programs are designed for law enforcement officers, military professionals, private security teams, church safety teams, real estate professionals, and responsible armed citizens. Whether preparing for duty, protecting family, or strengthening team response capabilities, the training delivers real-world tactical value.

All course enrollments require a $25 deposit due to limited spots and preparation costs. Responses typically arrive within 48 hours.