ABOUT
John Downey
Owner/Primary Instructor
John, a retired Army Special Forces disabled veteran with multiple combat deployments, transitioned to civilian federal service after 20 years of military service. He worked for nine years as a Security Specialist and Facility Security Manager for the federal government.
Critical Home Defense was started in 2024 to enable others to learn the skills necessary to protect themselves and their loved ones through the sharing of his extensive real-world experience as well as the necessary mindset that one needs to adopt in order to increase one’s defensive security posture.
Certifications:
- USCCA Certified Instructor
- Maryland Qualified Handgun Instructor
- NRA Pistol Instructor
- NRA Range Safety Officer
- Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course
- Special Operations Target Interdiction Course LVII
Lee Faulcon
Instructor
Lee is a U.S. Army veteran and seasoned Federal Law Enforcement professional with over three decades of experience in public safety, firearms instruction, and defensive training.. Lee combines real-world experience with a passion for teaching to deliver high-quality firearms and personal defense training.
Certifications:
- USCCA Certified Instructor
- Maryland Qualified Handgun Instructor