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He learned how to shoot from his grandpa, who was a Navy Sea Bee and a veteran of WWII and Korea. As a native of Arizona, Jacob spent numerous weekends and summers hunting, fishing, and hiking in the desert and forests in the central and northern parts of the state. Much of Jacob’s training and experience comes from the US Army. He enlisted in the Army in 2000. For the first half of his Army career, Jacob served with the 1st Corps Support Command, the 1st Infantry Division, and the 82nd Airborne Division. In 2011, Jacob entered training for Special Forces. Jacob successfully completed Special Forces training in 2013, earned his Green Beret, and served as a Special Forces Engineer for the remainder of his career in the Army. He served as a member of Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 5231 in 5th Special Forces Group and as an instructor for the Advanced Special Operations Techniques Course at Fort Bragg. 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Military Training: Special Forces Sniper Course 5th Special Forces Group Special Operations Target Interdiction Course Small Unit Tactics Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Special Operations Instructor Course Advanced Special Operations Techniques Course Special Forces Engineer Course Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Special Operations Language Training – Modern Standard Arabic Modern Army Combatives Level Two Small Arms Maintenance Law Enforcement Training: Sig Sauer Semiautomatic Pistol Course NPS Rifle Course NPS Shotgun Course Low Angle Scree Rescue Training Search and Rescue Technician Level 3 Defensive Tactics and Arrest Techniques Tactical EMS Taser X2 Civilian Training: Fieldcraft Survival Basic and Defensive Pistol Fieldcraft Survival Basic and Defensive Carbine National Rifle Association, Basics of Pistol Shooting Level 3 https://www.fsrgroup.net/biography-ralph daily 0.75 2026-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620584928d7f1d3dd179291e/0c727663-78ac-41a4-8fde-b87c99fc575c/image0+%282%29.jpeg Biography- Ralph - Ralph Ianelli Owner/operator Ralph Iannelli’s passion for firearms began at a young age through hunting and long-range rifle shooting. What started as a personal interest evolved into a lifelong pursuit of professional development, firearms proficiency, tactical training, and the responsible application of force in the civilian environment. Throughout his career, Ralph has dedicated himself to studying under some of the most respected instructors and professionals in the firearms and tactical training community. His philosophy is rooted in the belief that civilians, law enforcement officers, and military personnel often face different realities, requiring different considerations, tactics, and decision-making processes. As a result, Ralph emphasizes practical, standards-based training that develops capable, responsible citizens who can perform under pressure when it matters most. Professional Experience Failed State Research (2020–Present) Owner / Head Instructor Ralph founded Failed State Research with a mission to provide performance-driven firearms instruction focused on practical application rather than theory. Through structured training programs, private instruction, and performance coaching, he helps students build confidence, accountability, and repeatable standards that hold up under stress. Assistant Instructor (2020–2022) Head Instructor (2022–Present) Field Craft Survival (2024–2025) Contracted Instructor Provided instruction for a variety of firearms courses, including: Basic Pistol Basic Carbine Defensive Pistol Defensive Carbine Performance Pistol Performance Carbine Lineage Defense (2018–2021) Contracted Instructor Delivered firearms and tactical training to civilian students and professional end-users. Risen Warrior (2018–2019) Contracted Instructor Provided firearms instruction and skills development training. Law Enforcement Experience Santa Barbara Police Department Assistant Range Master Working under Head Range Master Gary Kerwood, Ralph was responsible for supporting department firearms training, range operations, officer qualification programs, and armory management. His responsibilities included: Developing and conducting firearms training programs for sworn personnel Teaching firearm safety, marksmanship, weapon handling, and tactical shooting skills Administering firearms qualifications and requalifications Conducting remedial training for officers requiring additional instruction Maintaining officer certification and qualification records Serving as a range safety officer during live-fire training Managing firearms inventories, ammunition accountability, and equipment issuance Assisting with policy development, training standards, and range operations Supporting specialized weapons certification programs Coordinating training schedules and departmental firearms programs Specialized Assignments During his time with the Santa Barbara Police Department, Ralph was selected to support multiple specialized units and assignments, including: Detective Bureau operations and case-related support SWAT training environments and mission preparation Training logistics and operational coordination Mission-readiness support for high-risk operations Education Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, California 2005–2010 Professional Training & Certifications Santa Barbara Police Department SWAT Training Dynamic Entry / Mechanical Breaching / Ballistic Breaching (2016, 2017) – RSO Capacity Force-on-Force Training (2016, 2017) Trevor Hutton Team Leader, Santa Maria SWAT 2-Day POST Pistol Course (2018) 2-Day POST Patrol Carbine Course (2018, 2019) Christopher Gotschall Former Head of Training, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office 2-Day POST Pistol Course (2018) CTT Solutions 2-Day Law Enforcement Pistol Instructor Course (2018) Certified Instructor – Law Enforcement Pistol Instructor Course (2019) John Henry Martin (18D / 18Z) MARCH Medical Training (2021, 2022, 2023) Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) (2021, 2022, 2023) Tactical Medicine (Tac-Med) (2022, 2023) Additional Experience In addition to his instructional and law enforcement background, Ralph has worked in the contract security industry for more than a decade and is a graduate of the American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI). His approach to training is simple: capability is earned through consistent application of sound fundamentals, measurable performance standards, and continual self-improvement. 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