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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.

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.

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.

WHY MY TRAINING IS DIFFERENT

Most firearms training falls into one of two categories:

  • Check-the-box certification courses

  • Ego-driven range time with no real structure

That’s not what I do.

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.

You’ll learn how to:

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

WHO THIS IS FOR

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.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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.

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

GETTING STARTED

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

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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