Mr. Owen served 10 years in the U.S. Navy. During that time he was assigned to Navy Police, Pensacola. There he acted as military liaison to local Law Enforcement. He worked closely with local LEO when apprehending personnel designated as Deserters.
He also worked in highly classified facilities where he was responsible for the integrity, operation, and security of the facility. He maintained security for all electronic devices as well as all physical security systems.
After leaving the U.S. Navy, Mr. Owen became a Firearms Instructor with the National Rifle Association to fulfill one of his desires to help promote firearm safety within the civilian community. While doing this he founded Defensive & Protective Solutions, LLC. The goal was to provide the best personal and property security services to individuals and businesses in Maryland, and continue to provide firearm safety training to the residents of the Mid Atlantic Region.
He has since become a Certified Handgun Instructor in the State of Maryland providing required training for all COMAR Handgun Permit holders in Maryland. With the change in state law he is now a Qualified Handgun Instructor (Licensed) in Maryland providing training for the Handgun Qualification License (HQL) and the Wear & Carry Permit (COMAR). He is a Commissioned Special Police Officer in the State of Maryland. He is certified by BCI to teach the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP).
Mr. Owen continues to monitor the changing atmosphere within Maryland and the rest of the United States concerning gun laws and is resolved to keeping abreast of what the laws actually say and how they apply to gun owners. He attends National conferences like the Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference held by the Second Amendment Foundation. He communicates with national figures and organizations to exchange ideas and to keep up with current events concerning gun rights.
From the time that he was 10 years old, building his first muzzle-loading gun with his dad to now, Mr. Owen is a dedicated 2nd Amendment supporter and avidly voices his support for gun rights.
Paul (Tom) Faucheux, COO, Defensive & Protective Solutions, LLC
Mr. Faucheux started his career in 1985 when he joined the Air Force as a military police officer. He was first stationed in Louisiana at a nuclear weapons base. With his acquired nuclear knowledge Mr. Faucheux was selected to be a member of the “OP 4” unit. There he was tasked with testing the base security measures by infiltrating restricted areas of the base and implement counter measure once weaknesses were detected. From there he was chosen from hundreds of applicants to attend the GLCM Ranger School. While in Ranger school Mr. Faucheux was recruited for the Machine Gunners Competition for his superior weapons skills. After completing Ranger school he was stationed in Belgium where he was a Fire Team Leader for an elite disbursement unit. Mr. Faucheux was then stationed in California and recognized as a top “5 Percenter” and selected for the Elite Admiral Gate Guard. This unit was tasked specifically with the personal escort and security of high-ranking officials, dignitaries, and celebrities.
After leaving active duty Mr. Faucheux remained in the reserves, homed at Andrews AFB, where he quickly became the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Training. He served as a firearms and combat instructor.
While keeping his reserve status he became a deputy with the Charles County Sheriffs Office. Mr. Faucheux served as an FTO (Field Training Officer) where he trained, instructed, and evaluated new officer recruits from the academy.
During his time as a LEO with CCSO, he awarded the Sheriffs award for his life saving efforts and performing CPR, saving the lives of two people on two separate occasions.
Mr. Faucheux has a degree in Leadership Management from Louisiana State University (LSU). He is a National Rifle Association (NRA) certified Instructor, a Qualified Handgun Instructor (Licensed) in Maryland, and a Certified UTAH BCI Instructor.
Mr. Faucheux is happily married and has two sons. He is an avid archer and hunter who has taken many trophy animals.
