Veteran owned. Veteran operated.
Veteran Owned Tattoo Shop Near Fort Hood
Veteran owned. Veteran operated. Built in Copperas Cove.
In the fire service, a flashover is the moment everything in a room ignites at once. That is the standard we hold every piece to: when your tattoo comes together, it should hit all at once and keep burning for life.
Flashover Ink was founded by a father and daughter team. Co-owner Kevin "Chief" Guillot is an Army veteran and a retired fire chief. Co-owner Hailee Scott is a veteran. Artist Dave is a Marine veteran. We run the shop the way a good unit runs: clear communication, high standards and a crew that looks out for every client in the chair.
We are not "military friendly" as a slogan. We are veterans. We know what a unit patch means, and why some names belong on your skin for good.
Who we tattoo
- Soldiers and families stationed at Fort Hood
- Veterans and retirees across Central Texas
- Firefighters, first responders and their families
- First-timers who want it done right, and collectors adding to a sleeve
- Anyone in Copperas Cove, Killeen, Harker Heights, Kempner, Lampasas, Belton and Temple who wants custom work without the attitude
What we do
Flashover Ink is a multi-style shop. Tell us what you want, where it goes and what it means, and we will match the project to the right artist.
- Custom tattoos: every piece is mapped to the body, not pasted onto it.
- Black and gray realism: portraits, wildlife, statues and symbolic work. See black and gray realism.
- Color realism: saturated, photo-real color for pieces that need to pop.
- Fine line: delicate script, florals and precise linework. See fine line tattoos.
- Memorial tattoos: portraits, handwriting, dates and tribute symbols. See memorial tattoos.
- Military, unit and first responder tattoos: branch emblems, unit insignia, Maltese crosses and tribute pieces, designed by people who understand them.
- Cover-ups and reworks: an honest look at what can be done. See cover-up tattoos.
- And more: American traditional, neo-traditional, illustrative, watercolor, Polynesian, lettering, floral, ornamental and custom sleeves.
Meet the crew
- Kevin "Chief" Guillot (co-owner, Army veteran): black and gray realism, color realism and story-driven custom work. Book Chief.
- Hailee Scott (co-owner, veteran): fine line, precision linework and custom sleeves. Book Hailee.
- Dave (Marine veteran): custom tattooing, illustration and multi-style work.
- Elysha: custom tattooing with calm, client-focused sessions.
- BJ: custom tattooing and consultation-led projects.
- Adam: American traditional and bold linework built to age well.
Book Dave, Elysha, BJ or Adam through the shop and request them by name: https://web.getporter.io/shop/flashover-ink-tattoo
How booking works
- Send a request on Porter. Pick an artist or choose "First available," then describe your idea, size and placement. Reference photos help.
- Talk it through. We go over design, placement and timeline, and give you a realistic estimate.
- Tattoo day. Come rested, fed and hydrated, wear clothes that give easy access to the placement, and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Aftercare. Your artist gives you instructions for your exact tattoo and bandage.
Active duty? Check your regs first.
If you serve, check current tattoo regulations for your branch (for the Army, AR 670-1) with your chain of command before you lock in a placement, especially hands, neck and anything above the collar line. We will help you design something that fits the rules and still says what you want it to say.
Getting here from Fort Hood
We are on Business 190 in Copperas Cove, an easy drive from Fort Hood, Killeen, Harker Heights, Kempner and Lampasas.
Visit Flashover Ink
Flashover Ink Tattoo
821 E Business Hwy 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Phone: 254-878-9758
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM
Walk-ins welcome. Call ahead is advised since we mainly work by appointment and take walk-ins based on availability.
Veteran owned, veteran operated.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a tattoo shop near Fort Hood?
Yes. Flashover Ink Tattoo is at 821 E Business Hwy 190 in Copperas Cove, a short drive from Fort Hood. It is veteran owned and veteran operated, with artists covering custom work, realism, fine line, memorials and cover-ups. Book on Porter or call 254-878-9758. - Is Flashover Ink veteran owned?
Yes. Flashover Ink is veteran owned and veteran operated. Co-owner Kevin "Chief" Guillot is an Army veteran, co-owner Hailee Scott is a veteran, and artist Dave is a Marine veteran. - Do you take walk-ins?
Walk-ins are welcome. Call ahead is advised since we mainly work by appointment and take walk-ins based on availability. Call 254-878-9758. - What are your hours?
We are open Sunday to Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM. - Can soldiers stationed at Fort Hood get tattooed off post?
Yes, but check your branch's current tattoo policy with your chain of command first, especially for hands, neck and anything above the collar. We will help you plan a placement that fits the rules. - What do I need to bring?
A valid government-issued photo ID, your reference images, and clothing that gives easy access to the placement.