Ben has had a passion for firearms since he was young, starting with shooting his Red Ryder BB gun on his family's ranch. In recent years, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, he rekindled this interest by volunteering at local ranges, where he ensured a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. During this time, he also became certified in various levels of firearm instruction, including Staccato Instructor Development. He has taught alongside Mike Benbow for Law Enforcement tactical courses for local, state, and federal agencies.

Ben has become one of the best shooters and instructors in Central Texas, he has taught over 50 courses to law enforcement.

Ben also competes in various competitions, including the Tactical Games, showcasing his skills and dedication to the sport

Isaac Kim, a native of Dallas, Texas, has always held a deep love for his country and a strong belief in the American people's capacity for defense. This passion led him to enlist in the United States Marine Corps, where he earned the honor of serving in elite Special Operations Units, including Reconnaissance and MARSOC. After his distinguished military career, he returned to Dallas to lead operations at Trident Response Group, a tactical training and consulting company. In this role, he trained several North Texas law enforcement units in human resources, intelligence, and close-quarters battle tactics.

In 2023, Isaac transitioned to a new challenge at Longhorn Ammunition, a startup by Staccato. Here, he oversees all processes, ensures ISO compliance, implements quality control measures, and leads research and development for ammunition manufacturing. He is a Staccato instructor and brings a depth of knowledge from real world missions and experiences.

 

Chris Bova is an expert in specialized and unique skills such as target vulnerability assessments (TVA), low-profile executive protection, operational risk management, and sensitive site exploitation (SSE). A decorated Reconnaissance Marine and Paramilitary Contractor for the CIA, Chris has over 10 years of service. His background includes leading reconnaissance missions, low-profile protection details in austere environments, and counter-terrorism raids.

Chris now leads Business Development for Staccato Ranch and has a passion for being a part of the broader mission at Staccato Ranch. Breaking boundaries and building courage are tenants he lives by. Chris is driven to see other people become better shooters, defenders and proficient in valuable skills.