About us
Ryan Patete: A Legacy of Distinction in Law Enforcement, Competition, Training, and Risk Mitigation
With over two decades of distinguished service in law enforcement, Ryan Patete has built a reputation as a leader in high-stakes tactical operations, firearms training, competitive shooting, and risk/threat assessment. Currently serving as an investigator in a local police department, Ryan’s career is driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence, cutting-edge training methodologies, and a mission to enhance the safety of both officers and the communities they serve. According to Ryan, "Your resume doesn't validate your training, the training validates Itself. It should be accessible, applicable, and, most importantly, testable."
Firearms & Tactical Training
- Nationally recognized tier-one trainer.
- Trained thousands of federal, state and local law enforcement officers nationwide in precision shooting, defensive tactics, and weapon handling.
- Expert in force-on-force training, designing realistic, high-pressure scenarios for modern policing.
- Certified instructor in Close Quarters Battle (CQB) and small unit tactics, ensuring seamless team coordination in high-threat environments.
- SWAT and Specialized Operations
- SWAT Operator & Precision Sniper on a regional SWAT team, specializing in high-stakes threat neutralization.
- K-9 Handler for SWAT, integrating tactical canine units into mission-critical operations.
- Narcotics Investigator, skilled in dismantling criminal networks through strategic enforcement operations.
- Threat & Risk Assessment.
- Leads an experienced team of Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment (TVRA) subject matter specialists, helping organizations develop data-driven security solutions.
- Provides risk mitigation strategies to corporations, schools, and religious institutions.
Training Philosophy
Ryan’s approach to training goes beyond technical skills:
- Evidence-Based Training – Practical and pressure-tested methodology.
- Pragmatic Precision – Mastery of firearms and defensive strategies under pressure.
- Mental Resilience – Training for tough decision-making in high-stakes situations.
- Ethical Leadership – Emphasis on accountability, de-escalation, and responsible force application.
Services & Programs
Ryan’s team offers expert instruction in:
- Firearms Training (Pistol, Carbine, and Long-Distance Rifle)
- SWAT Team Development
- Close Quarters Battle (CQB)
- Situational Dynamics®
- Low Light and No Light Shooting
- Night Vision Training
- Small Unit Tactics
- Force-on-Force Simunitions Training
- 3D Virtual Reality Training
- Threat, Vulnerability, & Risk Assessments
- Corporate Team Building
Commitment to Excellence
- Ryan continues mentoring, training, and consulting with law enforcement agencies, military personnel, and civilian defenders. His mission is clear: to equip those who serve with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to safeguard lives and uphold justice.