Teaching responsible, safe and effective use of small arms in self defense
Gunsite Instructors are highly trained men and women who have been there done that. They have a background of military, law enforcement or have a high degree and experience of training in their field. Many have been on our faculty since Jeff Cooper was the lead instructor at Gunsite. They are active and retired Marines, Special Forces, Navy, Army and Air Force from Enduring Freedom, Viet Nam and Law Enforcement Agencies around the Country.
Sheriff Jerry Parsley is the sheriff of Clark County IL, with 36 years experience. Jerry began his career as a patrol deputy, and sergeant before being elected sheriff. He was the deputy in charge of the Clark co multi-jurisdictional emergency response team. He has trained foreign nationals for the US state dept and is currently […]
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Jeff Dooley is a law enforcement officer in Middle Tennessee with 23 years of experience. Jeff has served in numerous units, including the Crime Suppression and Narcotics units, SWAT and K-9 units, CID, Patrol, and Firearms Training Unit. Jeff is currently a Patrol Sergeant and continues to be active in his department’s Firearms and Use […]
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Verlin Rector is an active Reserve Deputy with the San Juan County Sheriff`s Office in Aztec New Mexico. Verlin spend over 12 years as a full time Deputy and State Court Bailiff where he specialized in Felony Court, Evictions, and Restraining Order service. Verlin is New Mexico LE Certified Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, and […]
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Larry retired from the Arizona Department of Public Safety after 36 years of service. He served as a Highway Patrolman, Narcotics Detective and on the Fugitive Apprehension Detail where he investigated both domestic and foreign terrorist groups. He has been an NRA certified firearms instructor since 1974. Larry is a Rangemaster and teaches pistol, carbine […]
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Paul Garcia served 32 years in California law enforcement, retiring at the rank of Sergeant. He worked numerous specialty assignments including Departmental Range Master, SWAT Team Leader, Auto Theft Task Force, Police Academy Firearms Instructor, and Field Training Officer. Concurrent to his law enforcement career, Paul served 21 years in the Marine Corps and Army […]
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