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I help everyday people become safe, confident, and capable with a firearm without the ego, confusion, or wasted time you see in most training.

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My background is in Special Operations medicine and law enforcement. I served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman (SARC / SOIDC) organic to Marine Infantry, Force Reconnaissance, and Marine Special Operations units, with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. After the military, I worked as a Sheriff’s Deputy in Southern California.

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I’ve spent years operating in environments where performance under stress isn’t optional. The goal now is simple: apply that experience in a way that makes sense for the people I train.

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WHY MY TRAINING IS DIFFERENT

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Most firearms training falls into one of two categories:

  • Check-the-box certification courses

  • Ego-driven range time with no real structure

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That’s not what I do.

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My focus is on practical, repeatable skills that hold up under pressure. Everything is built around efficiency, consistency, and performance, not just getting through a class.

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You’ll learn how to:

Handle your firearm safely and efficiently
Balance speed and accuracy
Build skills that actually translate outside of the range

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WHO THIS IS FOR

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This training is a good fit if you:
Want structured, professional instruction
Value safety and accountability
Are willing to put in effort to actually improve

It’s not a good fit if you’re just looking to check a box and move on.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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Courses are intentionally kept small to allow for focused instruction and real feedback.

 

Some courses may include a classroom session in Downtown Rockford, with live-fire training conducted in Cedar Springs.

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Whether you’re brand new or have experience, the goal is the same: build a solid foundation and push your performance forward.

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GETTING STARTED

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If you're looking for an open enrollment CPL course, head to the Michigan CPL tab to view upcoming dates and register.

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If you're interested in private training, reach out through the contact form with a few dates and times that work for you, and we’ll get something scheduled.

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About us

Vince Paredes
Owner / Chief Instructor

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