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John Allen

Instructor

John is certified to teach Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearm Safety and is a Chief Range Safety Officer.  While teaching shooting classes since 2017 John has had hundreds of students both youth and adults. He is the former shooting sports director for the local Boy Scout Camp and the Scout council shooting sports committee chairman.  With a firm belief of Safety-first and foremost, John works with each student individually to develop their knowledge of firearm safety and use.
George Valentine - Instructor

George Valentine

Instructor

George is a certified NRA Pistol instructor who has extensive experience in competitive pistol shooting and is active in local IDPA and USPSA matches. He has been a member of a local church's Safety Team for the last eight years. George has spent his professional life working for a major energy supply company as an Engineering Technical Consultant for the last 36 years.
Jeff Coiner - Instructor

Jeff Coiner

Instructor

Jeff is a lifelong recreational shooter and USMC veteran who has spent the last 5+ years on a Church Safety Team. As an experienced instructor and coach for firearm safety, marksmanship, and shooting sports Jeff brings a great skill level to the team. Jeff is currently teaching NRA courses in Basic Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun marksmanship and focuses on the necessary fundamentals with his students.
Todd Long - Instructor

Todd Long

Instructor

Todd is an NRA Range Safety Officer, NRA Pistol Instructor, and has had Crisis Intervention Team training. Todd currently serves as a full-time Professional Firefighter EMT and instructs at the fire academy as well as teaching fire and life safety education for ages five to adult. He earned his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and continues to enhance his credentials by furthering his training with many recognized leaders in firearms instruction.

John Kochensparger

John Kochensparger

Education Director

John Kochensparger has spent his entire career in law enforcement and security since 1973 with more than 21 contiguous years as a school director and trainer in private security services (VA DCJS 88-1190). The other highlights include, in chronological order: 

  • U. S. Army Military Police, 
  • Sergeant, 
  • Investigator and Physical Security Inspector; 
  • Armed security officer as a college student; 
  • Police Officer, City of Alexandria, VA; 
  • National trainer; 
  • Corporate security director Washington, DC; 
  • Electronic security; 
  • Administrator at the VA Department of Criminal Justice Services.

                    PC Hecker - Instructor

                    Philip C. Hecker

                    Director

                    Phillip C Hecker has 20 plus years’ experience in the government and security arena. He is certified as a Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun expert. Is a NRA Certified Instructor, he brings safety to the table while educating you on all levels of defense and situational awareness. As one of the leaders in Situational Awareness development, he brings a level of skill to the table that is rarely experienced in the Self- Protection and Defense arena.
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                    About HPi Certified Training Academy

                    About HPI...

                    HPi Certified Training Academy, Inc. (HPi CTA), is the premier training location in the Virginia region for concealed carry classes, self-defense, firearms training, security and situational awareness. Our organization houses the largest panel of NRA-certified instructors in central Virginia with over 150 years of combined industry experience! Additionally, we are the only company in the Richmond, Virginia area offering these services that is accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

                    OUR GOAL... 

                    At HPi Certified Training Academy Inc. our goal is to provide the best and highest level of training of concealed carry classes, self-defense, firearms and situational awareness. We are here to assist you in developing your skills with personalized instruction, so you can become a responsible, informed and confident individual. HPi CTA certified instructors will train your best defensive weapon at the core: Your Brain!

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                    Meet Our Elite Team

                    PC Hecker - Instructor
                    Philip C. Hecker
                    Director
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                    John Kochensparger
                    John Kochensparger
                    Education Director
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                    Todd Long - Instructor
                    Todd Long
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                    Jeff Coiner - Instructor
                    Jeff Coiner
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                    George Valentine - Instructor
                    George Valentine
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                    John Allen
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                    Professional Expertise

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                    Relevant Training
                    Learn from our elite team of certified trainers with more than 150 years of combined industry experience. We are focused on providing what you need to learn, succeed, and grow in your skills.
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                    Qualified Instructors
                    Our education director is a former member of DCJS staff, former electronic security sales representative and former police officer with communications experience.
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                    Detailed Curriculum
                    We provide training materials, not just an outline. Every student receives a manual of information.