NACCI Instructor Development Course with Gary Quesenberry

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This article is a post class review of the 2017 Instructor Development Course taught by Gary Quesenberry for the National Association of Concealed Carry Instructors (NACCI). Never trust an instructor that claims they know enough.  If they say they do not need to continue to learn themselves, run away.  An instructor should openly demonstrate or … Read more

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Why I Am Not a Tactical Trainer

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I must preface this article with this statement: I am a civilian, defensive firearms instructor.  My background is not in military or law enforcement training.  My responsibility is to deliver instruction on concealed carry, defensive mindset and practical skills the responsibly armed citizen needs to be safe in a less than 100% safe world.  While I … Read more

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Praise in Public, Criticize in Private

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A Fundamental Concept in Defensive Firearms Instruction -Kind Acknowledgement to Joe Kalil for his many years of developing instructors and demonstrating the “Praise in public, Criticize in Private” principle in every skill and certification course I have taken under his instruction. Criticize With Care: We have all been there at one point in our lives… a … Read more

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