About Us
Our Philosophy
The world can be a dangerous place. WTF seeks to make the world a safer place by expanding the tactical fitness of the citizen and public safety professional alike. Being "tactically fit" means having the knowledge base, experience, capability, and confidence to respond competently and proficiently to any emergency a person may be confronted with.
Do no harm, but do know harm!
Most Classes Available for Export
Come train with us in Harlingen, or inquire about having the training brought to you.
Qualified Instructors
P. J. Welch is the founder, lead instructor, and primary consultant for WTF. He is a veteran of the U. S. Navy where he served as a Hospital Corpsman. He retired as a law enforcement agent from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after 27 years of combined federal service. His last fifteen years with DHS were spent as an Agent with Air and Marine Operations. As an Air and Marine Agent P. J. was a Vessel Commander on various high-speed interceptor vessels and a Tactical Team Member who operated from various aircraft. He served collaterally as a Tactics Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Training Officer, and Tactical Water Safety Instructor. He is a Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, a Texas licensed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Services Instructor. He was one of the first in the world to achieve a tactical medical certification through the International Board of Specialty Certifications. He is an Instructor for the American Health and Safety Institute, an Officer Water Safety Instructor for the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, a certified Firearms Instructor through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, and a certified SCUBA Rescue Diver with the National Association of Underwater Instructors. He is a commercially licensed captain with a Merchant Mariner Credential of Master Vessel Operator for vessels up to 100 tons.