Up In Smoke Firearms Training (USFT), LLC
About
I don't instruct for the money, but do it to share my knowledge and experience with multiple firearm platforms.
I am able to do the classroom portions of training at a clients residence, if requested, and then we can do the live fire portion at the nearest in-door range.
I am also certified in multiple disciplines and have 30-years of experience doing firearms instruction. My business has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and many reviews are listed there as well as the business website. Visit www.azusft.org for further information.
Working with and sharing my knowledge and experience with youth and adults that are passionate about learning gun safety and proper gun use.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
After registering for a course the client will receive an email with detailed information about the course and associated paperwork in order for me to know the clients background and instruct better to the client.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
NRA Certifications: Basic Pistol & Rifle Instructor,Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO), National Coach Development Staff Rifle Instructor, Level III Pistol Coach, Level II Rifle Coach.
CMP Certifications: GSM Master Rifle Instructor, JROTC Military Instructor Coach.
USA Shooting Sports Program:Human Kinetics/ASEP Coaching Principles & Sports First Aid, Safesport Trained/Certified, Background completed.
AZ P.O.S.T. Certifications: General and Firearms Instructor.
State of Arizona Certifications: LEOSA Firearms Instructor, Security Guard (Armed & Unarmed) Instructor.
Next Level Training (NLT): Short Indicating Resetting Trigger (SIRT) Training Pistol Instructor
Crosman: Factory Trained & Certified Challenger PCP Air Rifle Armorer & Repair Center.
Sig-Sauer: Semi-Automatic Pistol Armorer.
Bushmaster: M4/M16/AR15 Armorer.
Remington Arms Defense: M4/M16/AR15 Armorer.
Colt Defense: M16/AR15 Carbine Diagnostics Technician
USAF:Sniper Sustainment, Emergency Service Team (EST-Tactical Entry Team Member), Combating Trafficking in Persons, Air Base Defense (ABD) Flight Sergeant/Non-Commissioned Officer In-Charge (NCOIC),Desert Warfare Survival Training, Extreme Cold Weather Survivability, & Anti-Terrorism & Resource Protection NCOIC.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Please refer to www.UpinSmokeFirearmsTraining.com for pricing.
How did you get started teaching?
It all started when I was in the Army JROTC program in high school and was part of the Rifle Team. I retired after 22-years in the USAF/Arizona Air National Guard and retired after 28-years with the Arizona Department of Public Safety-State Troopers.
What types of students have you worked with?
All genders, shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Constantly seeing the look in the eyes of the clients at the end of courses of having confidence and pleasure in what they learned.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
What are the eertifcations and how long has the person been teaching/instructing. What are the reviews like?
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1. I need to buy a gun. Which one is best for me?
2. Should I test a gun out before I buy that brand/model?
3. Are you doing this for the money or because you want to share your knowledge and experience?
4. How many prior students have you taught?
5. Are you certified to instruct in one gun platform or many gun platforms? Who certified you or what organization do your certifications come from?
6. Are you a Range Safety Officer (RSO) or a Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO)?
7. Are you an Armorer or Gunsmith? If so, what types are you certified to work on?
8. Can I count on you for continued proficiency training? What do you offer?
9. Do you have discounts for military veterans?
10. Can you or have you ever worked with disabled clients? How many? Explain how you helped them.