Mike has been shooting for over 35 years and is a long time member of the shooting community.
His passion and dedication as an instructor are evident in his techniques and approach to teaching.
His belief is that our students are a direct reflection of our professionalism and dedication as instructors and believes that it is crucial that our students and clients understand that we are always available to answer any questions prior to, during, and after completion of any course we offer.
His credentials include the following:
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
NRA Certified Home Firearm Safety Instructor
NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
NRA Life Member
Utah Concealed Firearms Certified Instructor, Bureau of Criminal Identification, Utah
USCCA Affiliate Instructor
NTSI Certified Instructor
Certified in Adult and Child CPR & AED
HAM Radio licensed operator, call sign: KC2YSJ
U.S. Department of Home Land Security/FEMA
Introduction to Incident Command Systems
Active Shooter
Defensive Pistol 1 and Defensive Pistol 2 Instructor
Defensive Shotgun 1 and Defensive Shotgun 2 Instructor
Defensive Rifle 1 and Defensive Rifle 2 Instructor
Member, New York State Chapter of Special Investigation Units
Mike continues to refine and hone his skills as an instructor by attending classes with other industry leaders, such as the SIG Academy and other shooting schools and across the country.
He has been a student of 3 different NRA Certified Training Counselors in the Tri-State Area.
Some of his biggest training influences include Travis Haley, (Haley Strategic Partners), Chris Costa, (Costa-Ludus), Detective Dave Spaulding, (Retired), Paul Howe US Army Special Operations, (Instructor and Combat Veteran of the Battle of Mogadishu that was later portrayed in the motion picture Black Hawk Down), Sergeant Major Kyle E. Lamb, (Green Beret, Retired), Colonel Jeff Cooper, (Gunsite Academy), Massad F. Ayoob, James Wesley Rawles and Pat McNamara.
In his spare time, Mike is an avid hand loader and enjoys making his own pistol, rifle and shotgun ammunition.
