Stephen L. Cohen carrying a rifle while leading tactical range training

Law enforcement and military experience

Certified Firearms Instructors in Miami and Hollywood, FL

Train with instructors whose backgrounds include senior law enforcement operations, Army Special Operations, federal work, firearms instruction, and high-liability security planning.

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Law enforcement experience Army Special Operations South Florida training

THE TACTICAL U STANDARD

Experience matters only when it improves the student’s judgment and performance.

Tactical U instructors turn operational experience into safe, repeatable coaching for responsible civilians and professional teams.

Meet the Instructors

Two different operational backgrounds. One training standard built around safety, clear decisions, and measurable improvement.

Stephen L. Cohen instructing students during Tactical U range training in South Florida

Founder and lead instructor

Stephen L. Cohen

Commissioned law enforcement officer in 1993 with 32+ years of operational experience spanning patrol, SWAT, firearms instruction, federal task force work, and institutional security leadership.

  • NRA Law Enforcement Division Affiliated Agency #Z86174
  • NRA Life Member
  • NRA Law Enforcement Certified Firearms Instructor
  • Florida “K” Firearms Instructor License K 1000028
Stephen’s Background
Mel Becena demonstrating suppressed rifle technique during Tactical U range training

Special operations instructor

Mel Becena

Mel served more than 20 years in the United States Army Special Operations community in operations, intelligence, and security positions.

  • 20+ years in U.S. Army Special Operations
  • Special Forces Detachment Operations Sergeant
  • Close Quarter Battle and advanced marksmanship instructor
  • NLEFIA, NTOA, USCCA, and NRA affiliations
Mel’s Background

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Legal Notice And Training Disclaimer

Information on this website is for education and firearms training only. It does not constitute legal advice, create an attorney-client relationship, or replace guidance from a qualified attorney. Firearms and use-of-force laws vary by jurisdiction and can change. Tactical U provides firearms instruction, not legal representation.