About Us

Practical Training Solutions was founded under the vision and leadership of Bobby Rader. With nearly two decades of dedicated service to his community, Bobby was a trailblazer in his time as a Tactical Operator. His career was rooted in the Special Operations Community of Law Enforcement, serving in S.W.A.T., Narcotics, and Counter-Drug operations.

Bobby's vision for Practical Training Solutions emerged from his firsthand experience witnessing the decline of moral standards and the surge of crime in California. As violence spread, victimizing law-abiding citizens, Bobby recognized the urgent need for practical, real-world training in self-defense and the lawful use of force. In 2019, he made it his mission to share his extensive knowledge with the people of Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

In 2021, Bobby began mentoring Jeremy McMillan as an instructor with Practical Training Solutions. With a law enforcement career that began in 2013, Jeremy has worked in Narcotics, Gangs, and currently serves as a S.W.A.T. Sniper. His passion for training has been instrumental in advancing firearms tactics and defensive strategies for fellow officers, including those in his own agency.

Bobby and Jeremy bring a combined 30 years of experience in law enforcement, specializing in tactical operations, use-of-force decision-making, and real-world self-defense scenarios. Having worked alongside some of the brightest and most capable operators in the field, they understand the gravity of split-second decisions that mean the difference between life and death. Their expertise in legal and tactical applications of force makes Practical Training Solutions a premier resource for those seeking advanced, effective, and responsible training in self-defense and firearms tactics.

In 2025, Bobby decided to take a step back from the company, and Jeremy was the obvious choice to acquire Practical Training Solutions and carry its mission forward. As the owner and operator, Jeremy remains committed to the same vision, leadership, and dream that Bobby established.

At Practical Training Solutions, the mission remains the same: to equip law-abiding citizens with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to protect themselves and their loved ones.