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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.
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Michael Brame

Instructor

Michael Brame brings nearly a decade of experience in the private security sector, with expertise in private investigations and personal protection services. From 2016 onward, he has built a reputation for professionalism and discretion. As the founder of a security firm specializing in bodyguard services for Virginia politicians, Michael successfully operated his company for three years, delivering high-level protection to public officials. He has held a Concealed Handgun Permit since 2001 and has been a certified NRA Pistol Instructor since 2021, reflecting his ongoing commitment to safety, training, and excellence in the field.
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.

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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.

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                    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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                    Self Defense For Seniors

                    Everyone deserves to feel secure. That's why self defense for seniors is such an important topic. As people age, reaction time and relative strength decline which can make one vulnerable to attacks. Fortunately, there are a variety of good tactics older adults can learn in order to protect themselves. It is a sad reality that people do prey upon seniors. A U.S. Department of Justice report noted that between 2003-2013, 93 percent of all crimes against people over age 65 were property crimes such as burglary and theft. Even though seniors experience lower rate of violent crime than those in other age groups, the report showed that over the same time period, the rate of violent crime against people over 65 increased by 27 percent. This training introduces different types of self defense training that is available and how such training can benefit your health and well-being. You'll learn about steps to take to avoid becoming a target and discover basic techniques for defending yourself. This training also covers important factors to consider before turning to a firearm for your defense. 


                    This training is an approximately two hour presentation that we can provide to your group at our Academy or our instructors can come to you! Contact Us to learn more!



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                    Confidence

                    When it comes to firearms training, confidence equals safety. And that is a big reason why we train. All experience levels welcome.

                    Comfortability

                    Our NRA-certified instructors work one-on-one with each student, ensuring you learn the  fundamentals of how to comfortably use a firearm.

                    Marksmanship

                    All of our firearms courses, including Concealed Carry and Beginner through Advanced, will help you develop skills to handle your firearm with more accuracy.