Chad had a deeply rooted love for firearms since childhood. He began shooting competitively in 2001, starting out with IDPA and eventually moving into USPSA and multi-gun disciplines. He won his first IDPA State Championship in 2009 and has won numerous local and regional titles since then. He has spent time being coached by some of the top shooters in the world, along with those highly educated in the judicious use of deadly force.
Certifications/ Experience:
- Certified Deadly Force Instructor
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Range Officer
- DOJ Certified Instructor
- Utah Certified Concealed Firearm Instructor
- USPSA Certified Chief Range Officer
- 2009 California State International Defensive Pistol Champion
- 2007 CA State IDPA 1st SSP Champion
- 2011 CA State IDPA 1st SSP Champion
- 3-time IDPA Regional Champion
- Certified in Handgun Retention
- Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer
- Certified in Edged Weapons
*Additional Privileged Certifications
Chad offers comprehensive Concealed Carry Permit Training and Defensive Handgun Training, ensuring that his students are well-prepared for their CCW Renewal in California and beyond.
Andrea began shooting competitively at the age of 10. At age 12 she became a USPSA certified range officer and at age 14 she became the youngest Chief Range Officer in USPSA history. In that same year she worked her first major USPSA match, "Iron Sights Nationals" in ST George Utah where she was featured on "Jim Scouten's Shooting USA". She went on to work "The Nine Days Of Nationals" in Florida, where she was appointed Range Officer on one of the toughest, most difficult stages because of her professionalism.
Most recently, she worked the 2022 "Sig Two Gun Nationals" in Grand Junction, Colorado as a Range Officer and competitor.
At the beginning of her shooting career she attended MGM Junior Shooters Camp for four summers, being coached by some of the worlds top shooters in pistol and multi-gun disciplines.
Certifications/ Experience:
- Certified Deadly Force Instructor
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- USPSA Certified Chief Range Officer
- DOJ Certified Instructor