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ABOUT

Jonathan Lee founded "Fortitude Int'l" in 2015 and has been providing professional firearm training in Southern California ever since.  Having a passion for the adventure of the military, in 1987 Jonathan voluntarily joined the British-Hong Kong military reserve unit known as the "Royal Hong Kong Regiment" in Hong Kong while it was still under British rule.  Being assigned to D Squadron after basic training, Jonathan continued receiving further training in "Limited War" and "Internal Security" while serving the regiment.  To fulfill his desire for serving with law enforcement, Jonathan joined the police force formerly known as the "Royal Hong Kong Police" in 1990.  During his law enforcement career, Jonathan was stationed in multiple tactical postings including the Police Tactical Unit, Emergency Unit, and Special Duty Squad for anti-dangerous drugs/narcotics tasks, etc.   In 1998 he moved to Los Angeles, California for a family reunion and then pursued his college education.

With multiple firearm teaching credentials, previous military and police experience, Jonathan is highly qualified as a firearm trainer.  He has personally trained hundreds of students with zero accidents and always outstanding results.   In addition, Jonathan has been actively advocating firearm safety in local communities by providing organized educational events and seminars.  He has been frequently invited to media outlets like Phoenix Satellite TV Broadcasting and KAZN AM1300/1600 Radio Broadcasting in Southern California for interviews and expert discussions.  Currently, Jonathan is a certified firearm instructor with both the NRA Law Enforcement Division and the standard civilian NRA firearm training.  In addition, he has received extended training in CCW defense shooting and IDPA shooting competitions.   Jonathan is an approved Orange County Sheriff's Department CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) trainer in the State of California.   He is also a certified instructor for the Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) program with the California Department of Justice. With his knowledge, experience, and teaching passion, Jonathan is recognized as a competent trainer with a reputation for training with superior quality and effectiveness.

“What we have done for ourselves alone, dies with us.

What we have done for others and the world,

remains and is immortal.”

- Albert Pike

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