Check on SBS

[Homesick Texan]

May be difficult to confirm, but worth a try. Bill Davison, who runs a teaching gig/range in Texas near Ft. Worth. Also posted to UK SF forum, but cross-posted here since checks appear more common. Website bio at http://www.tacproshootingcenter.com/about_1.html

[Thurman1]

Bill Davison served in the Royal Marines and later in the Special Boat Service. I have seen numerous group pictures, commendations, citations, and certifications on the walls of his house verifying this.
Additionally, Bill is an excellent instructor and a good friend.

[1100rt-p]

i've attended a couple of classes at t.p.s.c. mr. davison is the real deal, not to mention a good guy and a great instructor!

[Marty Taylor]

Bill and I have been friends for about 4 years and as far as have found that he knows what he is talking about when it comes to pretty much anything having to do with spec ops or shooting. I don't have the kind of access to do a serios check on his background, but I don't need to. In our community a fake sticks out like a sore thumb. I personally have worked with a couple of his SBS buddies in the past. If you need furthur clarification email me or just give Bill a visit while he is teaching one of his classes.

[Publius]

I've been out to Tac Pro a few times and Davison seems alright to me. I'd like to think he's the real deal b/c if so it would add a great deal to the value of his training (and the credibility of his methods when he says "Here's the reason I do this" or not).

[DCH]

Didn't admin (DFC I believe) confirm that Davison was attached to SBS? Although not as a 'badged' operator, he did serve on the squadrons.

Hope it helps.
DCH

[1100rt-p]

Publius-

If you attended the Snipers Paradise Match at T.P.S.C. this
year, Marty was the competior with the USN issue gear and Knight's Mk. 11 rifle.

[Publius]

DCH that's an interesting distinction. What does it mean exactly? Is it like being in 75th Ranger Regt. w/o the Tab? (Or is it different? Is what he says on the tacpro website accurate?

[frogstyle]

If this guy didnt pass selection he is not SBS nor SAS and could only have fulfilled a support or admin role and cant even remotely be considered an operator.

[jpvenezuela]

I don't have a dog in this hunt, but his bio does leave a little wiggle room even though it implies he was British Special Forces.

He says he ``finished his service as an instructor for the British Special Forces.''

Seems that there could be a case where he was an instructor while not actually being part of SAS or SBS.

All you guys that know him: does he claim to be SBS and have passed selection?