ABOUT GBRS GROUP



EXPERIENCED BASED SOLUTIONS

GBRS Group is a Veteran-Owned, Tier 1 Training and Services organization committed to imparting critical skills and real-world experiences to end-users in military, federal, State and local special operations units.

At the heart of GBRS Group lies the unwavering pursuit of excellence. We don’t just equip, we empower. We do this through a few different verticals within the company.

First, by offering cutting-edge gear born from combat-tested lessons and pioneering advancements in the form of our hard good product lines. Second, our soft goods line pushes a message of positivity and supports our commitment to our goal of being 1% better every day while bringing awareness of the importance of mental health. Third, the Fitness Program designed by our Strength and Conditioning Coach Mr. Vernon Griffith, is expertly designed from years of training Tier 1 operators and disabled Veterans to enhance physical capabilities and longevity regardless of our age or limitations due to injuries. This program is designed to scale as you get stronger and offer you freedom of physical movement. Our last vertical is our Patreon subscription services where we post private content, training videos, Q/A’s and monthly live streams. This membership also offers the unique opportunity to train with our team and like-minded individuals to increase their overall performance and network through our Knowledge Transfer Collective “KTC” Courses. These courses are typically a three-day format and cover all aspects of firearm and mindset development. Our focus extends beyond the battlefield to ensure peak performance in every facet of life.

OUR GOAL:
The relentless pursuit of excellence to ensure the highest level of performance in all aspects of life, mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

GBRS Group is unique as our founding members are composed exclusively of Special Mission Unit Veterans and our extended instructor network is selected from retired Special Mission Unit Operators from across the service branches. We are obsessively committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence and our founders collectively possess more than 34 years of special operations experience.

We provide experienced-based solutions for a world in constant motion.
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THE FOUNDERS

FOUNDER, CEO

_COLE FACKLER

NAVY SEAL – 17 YEARS
SEAL TEAM 10
NSW DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Cole hails from Hampton Roads, Virginia. As a child, Cole was a natural-born athlete, which would prove to be a benefit in his adult years. After graduating high school in 2002, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he underwent BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL training). He was assigned to SEAL Team 10 and Naval Special Warfare Development Group. He served for 17 years and was medically retired in 2020 due to injuries sustained from his intense combat deployment schedule. He is a husband and a proud father of four. Cole co-founded GBRS Group, where he also serves as the Chief Executive Officer.

FOUNDER, CTO

_DJ SHIPLEY

NAVY SEAL – 17 YRS
SEAL TEAM 10
NSW DEVELOPMENT GROUP

DJ grew up just outside of Virginia Beach, Virginia, where both of his parents were stationed during their service in the U.S. Navy. After graduating high school at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and went through BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL training). He served at SEAL Team 10 and Naval Special Warfare Development Group. After 17 years of service, he was medically retired in 2019 due to injuries sustained in combat and training. He is a loving husband and proud father of two daughters. After retirement, he co-founded GBRS Group, where he also serves as the Chief Training Officer.