Firearms Training in Camino, CA

Why Train With Me

Have fun, and learn fast. I have trained over 1000 shooting students. All of them have been very pleased with their firearms training. Over 600 brand new shooters, more than half being women, have all trained up to CCW qualification test level within one session. In addition, I have saved the careers of several officers. Each was struggling with firearms qualifications on the job after training at an academy. After one session each, they are now proficient and confident shooters.

I am a former Peace Officer with 17 Years Experience. I’m an NRA and California DOJ certified instructor as well as an NRA range safety officer and Utah BCI certified Concealed Carry Weapon Instructor. While many teach tactics they have only learned in a classroom, I teach tactics from firsthand experience.

Shooting is a skill. It does not require strength, an attitude, or being tough. Like driving, it is a skill. Half of my best shooters are women. Learning how to shoot well does not require massive amounts of ammunition when you have the right instructor.

With me as your instructor, you will learn to shoot well VERY quickly. Quite often, I can have a brand new shooter shooting as well as “the cops” in ONE day!

Our Approach

The following traits set me apart from other firearms instructors. I am patient and able to zero in on each shooters trait and teach solutions in ways that are RELAXED, and easy to understand. This combination yields immediate results. It’s a gift—not just a set of responses from an instructor book or class. I love to teach, and I have the real world personal experience to teach defense and tactics in a way that most cannot.

I have also been a driving instructor and volunteer youth pastor. Both of these have made me a better classroom teacher and instructor. I do not use foul or abusive language. I keep firearms and CCW classes FUN. We all retain information better when the class is kept light and humorous when possible. I explain information and concepts so that students “own” the information and am confident in their understanding.

If you are rooting for firearms courses, contact Defense Shot, and let’s get you handled rightly.

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