A man in shooting gear aiming a handgun, wearing ear protection and sunglasses at an outdoor shooting range.

 LCKD’N Team

  • Justin founded LCKD’N Ranch around one simple belief: BECOMING THE STANDARD.

    A national champion in competitive shooting and a full-time law enforcement firearms instructor, Justin has built his career around discipline, preparation, and performing under pressure. He is also a USPSA Grand Master, the highest rank in competition shooting—an achievement earned by only a small percentage of shooters and requiring speed, accuracy, consistency, and years of deliberate training.

    His experience in law enforcement, fitness, instruction, and high-level competition shaped the mindset behind LCKD’N Ranch. A brand created for those who refuse to settle for average.

Person in black shirt and green pants aiming a handgun during a shooting practice session, with other individuals in background and a rocky outdoor setting.

  • Deputy Sergeant Mario A. Avila began his law enforcement career in June 2010 in El Paso, TX. Currently serving as a peace officer, Mario has served as a certified Firearms instructor, certified Red Dot Pistol Instructor, certified Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Instructor, certified Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB) Instructor, a certified EVOC instructor, and a certified pepper ball instructor. 

    Mario has also been a SWAT operator since August 2014, advancing through the team ranks from perimeter team, Quarter Master, an assaulter (entry team), Assistant Team Leader, and currently is a Team Leader.

    Mario served as an FTO from 2014 to 2018, where he oversaw the training of several Deputy trainees. From 2018 to 2024 Mario was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Region VIII Training Academy as a full-time instructor. During his tenure as an instructor, he over saw the in- service training for Deputy patrolmen, and Detention Officer’s for his agency. Mario also trained neighboring law enforcement agencies around the El Paso region. 

    Mario is currently assigned as a Deputy Sergeant to a Federal Task Force Unit where he works joint operations and has built partnerships with several law enforcement agencies to include El Paso Police Department, FBI, DEA, ICE, CBP, and El Paso County School Districts. With over 15 years of law enforcement experience, Mario has continued to elevate his training skills and provide what he has learned to those around him to better prepare them for a career in law enforcement.