About Training

Training is an important part of all activities, and shooting is no exception. When I decided to buy a new handgun after a close encounter with a wolf in 2002, I immediately sought out qualified instructors to teach me the skills I needed to use a firearm safely. Although I had owned guns for many years, I had never taken formalized training classes.

I was lucky enough to pick up a flyer at a gun show advertising Massad Ayoob's Lethal Force Institute. I had read his articles in gun magazines for many years but never really sought out his classes. The local classes were sponsored by Firearms Training Associates. After the first class I was hooked. I have since joined Dave's team and am certified by LFI to teach several courses.

I currently hold the following Instructor Certifications:

• LFI Weapon Retention Instructor
• LFI Kubaton/Persuader Instructor
• NRA Rifle Instructor
• NRA Pistol Instructor
• NRA Shotgun Instructor
• NRA Personal Protection Instructor
• NRA Metallic Reloading Instructor
• NRA Shotshell Reloading Instructor
• IDPA Safety Officer Instructor
• SigSauer Low Light Instructor

I also hold the following Range Officer Certifications:

• NRA Range Safety Officer
• USPSA Chief Range Officer
• IDPA Safety Officer

I am also a certified Glock Armorer

Final qualification for the Snubby Summit, 2006. I shot a 30-27x from concealment with a borrowed 625-10 2" using full power loads, taking 2nd in the six shot class.