Blue Lion Tactical Solutions

Blue Lion Tactical Solutions isn't a typical gun school. Every instructor has either served in U.S. Military special operations or worked as an FBI firearms/tactics instructor, SWAT operator, or Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) member. Some have done both. That's over 100 years of combined weapons and tactical experience walking people through their classes.

Blue Lion operates across three service tiers:

Tier I: Physical Security & Private Investigations - Armed and unarmed security guard services for commercial businesses, residential communities, construction sites, places of worship, and special events - Most security officers are current or retired law enforcement and military personnel - Private investigative services - Security and surveillance planning with equipment installation recommendations - Executive safety plans and employee awareness briefings - Active threat force-on-force training for security teams (8-hour format) - Free initial consultation

Tier II: Firearms & Tactics Training

They believe in the educational approach: you need a solid plan and execution strategy to reach your goals. Training packages run from complete beginner level through law enforcement and SWAT operator standards.

Available Classes: - Basic Pistol (6 hours, $450/student, minimum 5 students) - Advanced Pistol (6 hours) - Basic Rifle (6 hours) - Advanced Rifle (6 hours) - Close Quarter Battle (CQB) - Vehicle CQB (V-CQB) - Active Shooter Response (Armed) - Active Shooter Response (Unarmed/Civilian)

Basic Pistol covers the seven fundamentals of shooting and marksmanship: stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, breathing, trigger control, and follow-through. Students also get training in reloading, basic weapon malfunctions, and weapons care and maintenance. All instruction uses real-world tactical applications. Classes provide dedicated one-on-one time so students work at their own pace without pressure to keep up.

Advanced Pistol builds on basics with speed at presentation, tactical reloads, draw from concealment, shooting on the move, moving targets, position shooting, cover versus concealment, and shooting under stress. Steel targets and competitions introduce speed-accuracy work. (Basic Pistol is required first.)

Tier III: Executive Protection (VIP Security)

All team leaders have previously been assigned to protection details for the United States Attorney General and/or the Director of the FBI. Services include: - Discrete and visible static physical protection of VIPs, political, and corporate clients - Armed, unarmed, uniformed, or plain-clothed agents - Covert and overt surveillance - Intelligence gathering and patrolling - Secure transportation - Advanced deployment teams and Quick Reaction Force (QRF) teams for active threat response - Domestic and international coverage

"For years Scott Johnson has helped me in some of the most important responsibilities of my life. When I was pastor of a large church, Scott helped our security team with training in tactics and firearms. What could matter more than having someone help you protect the people you love?" — John Avant, President, Life Action Collective

"The employees at Mastermelt America and my customer's material are the two most important assets here. Scott and his team at Blue Lion Tactical have the experience and expertise above and beyond anyone in their field." — Mark Degnan, President/CEO, Mastermelt America

"With the immense rise of antisemitism, the Knoxville Jewish Alliance contracted with Scott and Blue Lion Tactical Solutions for our community's growing security needs... There is no other firm in East Tennessee that provides their level of effort, diligence and background work." — Bryan Goldberg, President, Knoxville Jewish Alliance

Based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Contact them for a free consultation to discuss your specific security or training needs.