I have been a lifelong firearms enthusiast, however almost a decade ago, my focus became defensive firearms training. I believe if we choose to own or carry a firearm for self defense, we are duty bound to seek ongoing training to continue growing and become as proficient, and stay as sharp as possible. To that end, I consider myself a student of the art, as much as an instructor.

I cut my teeth on modern technique, as many do, but I quickly found holes in the MT philosophy for myself as a civilian ‘gun fighter’. I have trained with groups from military and LE backgrounds, and while I learned good things, there were still concepts missing for the armed civilian.

Enter Suarez' "reality based" methods. After finding SI, and training with Gabe, and his staff on many occasions, I knew this is where I needed to be to continue my path.

My philosophy as an instructor is instilling fundamentals, overcoming obstacles, and bridging the gaps in training to help create a fluid and dynamic, defensive shooter.