1 Both paths have something to recommend them, and both have some pitfalls or shortcomings to watch out for. The two traditional routes to becoming a defensive firearms instructor for regular people are: Certification, and Apprenticeship. I chose the second route—or rather, it chose me. When ...
Robert has over 15 years in Law Enforcement, with the past eight years as a senior firearms instructor for the largest police department in the South Eastern United States. Specializing in Active Shooters, Counter-Ambush, Low-light, and Patrol Rifles, he has trained thousands of Law Enforcement...
(POST) commission to meet professional training and safety standards. Recruits attend the academy for 12 to 24 weeks before going out into the field. Recruits will usually draw a salary during this period. Academy courses may cover topics such as criminal law, community policing, firearms ...
The term "bug out" literally means "to flee." When a disaster strikes, it may be dangerous to leave at first, and you may be forced to seek shelter. This is referred to as 'bugging in.' On the other hand, ‘bugging out' refers to the practice of evacuating when it is safe to d...
Before I look at some of the different styles of concealed carry backpack, I want to cover the criteria that I feel a backpack should meet to pass my tests. Firearms Access – The backpack design must allow quick and easy access to your concealed carry weapon (CCW). The style of the ...
In addition, most firearms have a manufacturer’s warranty. (Be sure to ask about that when purchasing.) If something goes wrong with your gun, it can be fixed or replaced usually at the manufacturer’s expense. But with a used gun, the warranty may be expired. Or the previous owner ma...
Note that only you can determine what works best for you. If you know your way is what makes you more accurate and a better shooter overall, practice hard and don’t let any instructor or any friend of yours try and tell you to do it one way. ...
to Afghanistan and again in 2011 with the 22nd MEU(SOC) during a record setting 11 months at sea. He’s trained with the Romanian Army, the Spanish Marines, the Emirate Marines and the Afghan National Army. He serves as an NRA certified pistol instructor and teaches concealed carry classes...
CFIContemporary Firearms, Inc.(various locations) CFICentre Francilien de l'Innovation(French: Francilien Innovation Center) CFICertified Forensic Interviewer CFICarpet & Fabricare Institute(CA, AZ, NV, HI, Japan) CFICanadian Firearms Institute ...
Certified Pistol Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, and FL Concealed Carry License Instructor. His doctorate is in business and education and he has served as director of legal affairs for an organization and taught university business law. He is a graduate of two law enforcement academies for...