Instructors

Dennis and his wife, Tracie, have been instructors involved in the shooting sports industry for several years, instructing multiple firearms classes, as well as one-on-one pistol training, and teaching the Illinois Concealed Carry Handgun Course. 

Dennis is a student first, he loves defensive pistol training and skill development. He continually studies and practices to increase his own skills and preparedness for self-defense. He loves to work with others interested in doing the same. 

Dennis believes that there is no such thing as being too prepared when fighting for your life or the life of your loved ones. It is with that mindset that he continues to guide his students down the ever changing pathway of preparedness in the event of a dynamic critical incident He has had hundreds of hours of formal 

defensive handgun and emergency training as a student. Dennis continues to study and enhance his knowledge and skills from some of the top leaders in firearms instructors in the country. Dennis’ goal is to use defensive shooting fundamentals to efficiently train adults, youth, and families interested in developing firearms, tactical operations and defensive skills. 

Join Dennis, or Dennis and Tracie for your Conceal Carry class or Pistol training and enjoy the benefits of learning from a husband and wife instructor team.

Certifications:

USCCA, United States Concealed Carry Association Instructor, Certified 

Illinois Concealed Carry Instructor, Certified 

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, Certified 

NRA Range Safety Officer, Certified 

NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor, Certified 

Defensive Firearms Coach, Certified 

Student, I.C.E. Training Company 

Student, Front Sight Firearms Training Institute 

Graduate Defensive Handgun at Front Sight Training Las Vegas 

Member of the NRA 

Guns Save Life Member 

Illinois Rifle Association Member 

Member Personal Defense Network