ABOUT US
OUR VISION
Empowering individuals with the skills and confidence to protect themselves and their loved ones through comprehensive personal security training.
OUR MISSION
Who We Are
“Our mission is to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to enhance their personal safety and security. We believe that everyone has the right to feel safe and empowered in their daily lives, and our goal is to help individuals achieve that through education and training. Our curriculum is designed to address a wide range of personal security concerns, from situational awareness, risk assessment and emergency preparedness. Our instructors are experienced professionals who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. We believe that by equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves, we can contribute to a safer and more secure society.”
HISTORY OF TRAEX
The name TRAEX stands for training and experience. It was created by Kendall Ide Lingle, my grandfather, who was an avid yachtsman, sailor, aviator, and civic servant focusing on youth at risk. The emblem used in TRAEX Tactical Solutions LLC is based on the flag he designed and had flown from his boats over many years.
On March 3, 1964, my mother, father and grandfather founded TRAEX Aviation Corporation, offering Cessna aircraft sales, flight training, charter flight services, and provided helicopter services to both the Oklahoma City Police Department, and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, as well as a fixed base operation at Will Rogers field, Oklahoma City. The business was sold in approximately 1968, however the name TRAEX was the name of my grandfather’s wooden hulled Chris Craft boat, until his passing in December 1988. In honor of my grandfather, and father, I have named the company TRAEX Tactical Solutions LLC.
ABOUT YOUR CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
Duncan B. Lingle is the owner, and Chief Instructor, of TRAEX Tactical Solutions LLC. He brings over 32 years of law enforcement experience, as both a Special Agent of the US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and a Police Officer for the Cheyenne, Wyoming Police Department, to his training courses and seminars. In 2018, and after 28 years of service, he retired as the Section Chief of Office of Special Projects/Strategic Planning and Support Section, and previously the Office of Global Enforcement at DEA Headquarters. Lingle served in many leadership and training roles throughout his career, including two overseas tours and multiple international assignments. Mr. Lingle has a myriad of training and instructor certifications issued from the DEA, the National Rifle Association, and the U.S. Concealed Carry Association. Throughout his tenure Mr. Lingle has trained thousands of law enforcement officers and civilians in sound tactical, refuse to be a victim, firearms, and safety courses and techniques.
Mr. Lingle’s has an extensive background in the supervision and conducting of complex global law enforcement and intelligence operations, initiatives, and programs resulting in the dismantlement and disruption of transnational complex criminal enterprises. He has managed training programs; policy and strategic planning development and implementation; critical and traumatic incident response; hazardous environment operations; and risk and compliance mitigation management.
Certified instructor with an expertise in public speaking relevant to a variety of topics regarding law enforcement and intelligence operations, drug prevention, crime demand reduction and personal safety and security. Mr. Lingle has conducted training to a numerous law enforcement agencies, both foreign and domestic, as well as civilian organizations, and individuals.