Tactical Performance Center

Co-Founder | Passed away on Feb 23, 2019. Ron Avery was the co-founder and director of training for The Tactical Performance Center (TPC). A former police officer, as well as a martial artist, Ron brought that experience into the training environment. He was internationally recognized as a researcher, firearms trainer, and world-class shooter, and his traini...

After 7 years in U.S. Diplomatic Security Service, Rossen continued his career as a lead instructor, providing firearms marksmanship development and tactical training in several key international projects in the Middle East. He designed a methodology and was part of a project for training and development of a specialized counter-terrorism unit in the region....

Brian is a multi-division Grandmaster in USPSA, a Master in IDPA, and is a winner of multiple world, national and regional titles in various sports as well as major matches in 3 Gun.

Louie Tirona has been a long-time student of Ron Avery, studying pistol craft and defensive skills. He has integrated much of these lessons along with his primary occupation as high rank law enforcement officer in one of the most active urban jurisdictions in the country. Louie has been able to bring his department’s firearms training to a standard that is r...

Kriss Kovalsky is a passionate shooter with deep knowledge and understanding of the doctrine of Reactive Shooting Science. As an experienced Tactical Games competitor, he brings both skill and practical insight to his instruction. With his clear communication skills, Kriss is a valuable addition to our cadre of instructors.

Mike graduated from our cadre development program in 2017. He is an accomplished multi-gun competitor, a match director, and a Master class USPSA shooter.

A man of two worlds, Imri Morgenstern grew up playing American football and wrestling — but it was immersed in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that he learned how to fight when the stakes are highest.

Bobby Johnson served in the US Army as a Light Infantryman. He was first stationed with the 2nd I.D. in South Korea, earning his Air Assault, Javelin Gunner, and Javelin Instructor qualifications. After a year in Korea, Bobby was transferred to the 10th Mountain Division in Ft. Drum, NY. He was deployed to IRAQ and earned his Combat Infantry Badge in the Bag...