Meet the Team
brendon arbilon
INSTRUCTOR/OWNER
Brendon Arbilon is the founder and lead instructor of Arbilon Defense Solutions. His background includes military service, professional firearms instruction, curriculum development, and a CCW holder since 2018.
His focus is simple: practical training, strong fundamentals, and preparing people to perform under pressure.
IG: @Brendon_flashbangninjaEmail: Barbilon@arbilondefensesolutions.com
ALAN LIZAMA
Range Safety Officer
Alan is a father, self-defender, and social butterfly who enjoys training, learning, and connecting with people.
He brings an approachable personality to the team and believes in staying prepared, capable, and always improving.
IG: @Alan_AttherangeEmail: Alizama@arbilondefensesolutions.com
CHARLES SHIN
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
Chuck is a father, grandfather, Navy veteran, and proud Seabee with more than five decades of life in Los Angeles.
A lifelong self-defender and firearms enthusiast, Chuck believes in staying prepared, continuing to learn, and always looking for the middle ground.
IG: @Bad.luck.chuckEmail: CShin@arbilondefensesolutions.com
BRANDON FIGUEROA
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
Brandon is an Upland native, self-defender, and developing shooter who has spent the past year taking his training more seriously.
He focuses on building practical skills, training consistently, and using a versatile rifle setup designed to perform well at both close and extended distances.
IG: @Gimpy_GunnerEmail: Bfigueroa@arbilondefensesolutions.com
IZAEL FIERRO
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
Born in Santa Ana, Izael is an everyday citizen, longtime CCW holder, and dedicated self-defender who has spent the last few years taking his training more seriously.
His focus is on practical, compact gear, consistent training, and building skills he can confidently rely on both day and night.
IG: @Iz_Shoots2.0Email: Ifierro@arbilondefensesolutions.com
MARIA TISCARENO
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
Maria works in healthcare and spends her weekends at the range as an RSO and dedicated self-defender.
She began shooting in 2019 and now focuses on helping others train safely, learn confidently, and grow—paying forward the same support and mentorship she received when she started.
Email: Mtiscareno@arbilondefensesolutions.com