2020 Concealed Carry Expo. Presented by USCCA

About the presentation:
“Women's Intermediate Handguns” is ideal for ladies who are ready to take the next step with their firearms skills, tools and mindset. Basics and fundamentals of shooting will be reviewed, while exploring situational awareness, popular types of handguns, ammunition types and storage and concealed carry options. Recognizing and clearing malfunctions, understanding range etiquette and commands, and using the dominant and non-dominant hand and reloading will also be covered.

About the speaker:
Author of Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals, associate editor of Concealed Carry Magazine and creator of the Pacifiers & Peacemakers blog, Beth Alcazar has enjoyed nearly two decades of teaching and working in the firearms industry. She holds degrees in language arts, education and communication management and uses her experience and enthusiasm to share safe and responsible firearms ownership and usage with others. Beth is certified through the NRA as a Training Counselor, Chief Range Safety Officer and Certified Instructor for multiple disciplines. She is also a Certified Instructor through SIG Sauer Academy, ALICE Institute, DRAW School, TWAW, I.C.E. Training and is a USCCA Certified Instructor and Senior Training Counselor. Beth also received the NRA's prestigious Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award for 2019.

About the presentation:
Learn from self-defense expert Dave Young as he reveals the truth about real-life gunfights and discusses the knowledge, skills and gear you need to survive one. During this primarily hands-on course, Dave will walk you through the drills and exercises that will give you the gunfighting skills you need to overcome a deadly threat. Topics include: moving with your firearm, drawing your firearm, hand-eye coordination, different angles of fire and much more.

This course will also cover topics such as how to select the right holster and firearm for your unique needs, different ammo types, the advantage of carrying concealed and the tactics you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones anytime, anywhere.

About the speaker:
Dave Young is a nationally recognized defensive tactics instructor with a 30-year history in military and civilian law enforcement. As the founder and director of ARMA Training and U.S. Fighting Systems, Dave has dedicated his life to defensive training instruction. Specializing in personal and officer survival, crowd management, and non-lethal weaponry, he has been featured on the National Geographic channel and sits on the boards of PoliceOne.com and Police Magazine.

Dave is an active member of several organizations, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), National Rifle Association (NRA) and Georgia International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (GALEFI).

About the presentation:
There are an estimated 100 million gun owners and 18 million concealed carry permit holders in the United States. Only a small percentage of this number actually enroll in additional training beyond state required permit courses. This one-hour seminar explores the different types of training and how to incorporate it into a personal program. It will provide attendees with information and drills to help them develop and maintain their fundamentals, build speed and accuracy, and discuss the importance of reality-based training and other courses in well-rounded personal training programs.

About the speaker:
Chad Winkler is a USCCA Certified Instructor and Training Counselor and one of only 65 Rangemaster Certified Master Firearms Instructors in the country. In his role as training coordinator for one of the finest training facilities in the Southeast, Chad has developed curriculum for civilian and law enforcement agencies. He has worked and trained with many top nationally known trainers, including Massad Ayoob, Tom Givens, Dave Spaulding, John Farnam, Rob Pincus and more. Chad is also an NRA Certified Instructor and Training Counselor.

About the presentation:
With an estimated more than 70 million gun owners in America, the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution should have plenty of advocates. But does it? It’s time to evaluate ourselves as a community and face the reality that many in our ranks take the freedoms we enjoy for granted. But we can change this. How do we inspire the old guard and educate the new? The Locked & Loaded Latinos lead a discussion examining the current state of the firearms community, the boom in gun sales amongst first-time gun owners, diversity within the community and how to prevent 2A advocates from becoming the minority within the minority

About the speaker:
Johanna Rosaly:
Johanna Rosaly is a grassroots advocate for the Second Amendment. A firearms enthusiast for almost a decade, Johanna added her voice in the fight to preserve our right to bear arms after the Parkland shooting in South Florida.
Johanna adopted the social media moniker Latina Locked N Loaded in November 2019 after attending and being inspired by the 2nd Amendment Rally in Washington, D.C. Realizing that Latino American media often aligned her culture with anti-gun sentiment, she focuses on de-stigmatizing gun ownership in both the female and Hispanic communities.

Rolando De La Vega:
Rolando De La Vega, known by his social media handle the Puerto Rican Pistolero, is an IT professional and Second amendment advocate living in South Florida.
Rolando was born in Puerto Rico and, despite being the son of a 25-year Navy veteran, was not exposed to firearms until his adulthood. Following the tragic Parkland mass killing only 30 minutes from his Florida home and subsequent overreach by the Florida state government’s passage of unconstitutional “red flag” laws, he realized he needed to do more within the community. Along with his wife Johanna Rosaly, Rolando hosts the “Locked & Loaded Latinos” podcast and participates in 2A advocacy events across the country.

About the presentation:
If you have EDC (everyday carry) gear, that EDC gear should include a trauma kit. More than just a bleeding-control class, this course will incorporate why certain techniques are used in dynamic critical incidents instead of others. Watch and learn as a Trauma FX Manikin responds to appropriate interventions.

About the speaker:
George Sichler is a retired NYPD detective who spent the majority of his 20 years in special operations. He is an active USCCA Certified Instructor in CCHDF and DSF. He has instructed all over the U.S. in firearms and tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) from the civilian level up to elite military units. He is a tactical advisor for movie productions, including some large Hollywood blockbuster films. Currently residing in New York, he is the Northeast training and sales representative for Tactical Medical Solutions, an industry leader in trauma and emergency care for military, first responder and public-access spaces.

About the presentation:
Learn a proven method of live-fire training to specifically prepare for countering the active shooter. This training is realistic, repetitive and progressive, and gives the armed citizen the mental and physical skills needed to aggressively stop an active shooter attack. This training methodology will include recommendations on skills prioritization, drills and scenarios using paper and 3D targets.

About the speaker:
Ed Monk retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and Battalion Commander after 24 years of active duty in the U.S., Europe and Iraq. He went on to teach high shool and serve as a deputy sheriff in Kentucky. Ed now uses his experience as a police officer, school teacher, firearms trainer and Army officer to research and provide training on active shooter threats. He has trained armed public school staff, church security teams and school resource officers on countering active shooters. Ed has also presented on the topic at several conferences, universities and law enforcement agencies. Ed is a co-owner of and instructor at Last Resort Firearms Training in White Hall, Arkansas, where he trains citizens and law enforcement on the defensive use of firearms.

About the presentation:
Steve Fischer, Director of Training Operations for the USCCA, will be combining elements from both of the USCCA's core curriculums — Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals and Defensive Shooting Fundamentals — to help attendees gain an understanding of how to reduce the risk of experiencing a home invasion. More importantly, he will explain how to plan, prepare, practice and respond so that the odds favor the good guy instead of the bad guy.

About the speaker:
Steve Fischer started training in the Martial Arts at a young age. His hunting and range experiences with his father and grandfather led him on a lifelong journey and ignited his passion for personal defense and firearms.

While serving in the U.S. Army Reserve, Steve completed training as an Infantry Soldier, Combat Lifesaver, Master Fitness Trainer and Drill Sergeant, eventually becoming an instructor at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School. He competed for a number of years as a member of the 84th Division High Power Rifle Team, earning his Army Excellence in Competition Bronze Rifle Badge.

Steve’s commitment to Martial Arts led him to become a full-time Martial Arts Instructor. After 35+ years of teaching and training, he decided to retire from the profession as a Kukkiwon Certified 4th Degree Master Instructor and has since been recommended to skip test to 6th Degree in honor of his long-term commitment to passing on his knowledge.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and has had the privilege of learning from and training with a wide variety of experts, including George Harris, Steven Gilcreast, Massad Ayoob, Rob Pincus, Lew Gosnell, Eric Ingersoll, Chris Currie, Mike Hughes, Dave Young, Anthony Lambert, Deryck Poole, Barret Kendrick and Jason Speller.

About the presentation:
Beyond performing CPR and the Heimlich maneuver, do you know how to save a life before the paramedics arrive or, worse, when help isn’t accessible? Become your family's first responder by attending this course! Attendees will learn how to assess a patient’s condition and properly treat life-threatening conditions, including broken bones, spinal injuries, serious bleeding, shock and more. Learn how to help when minutes count.

About the speaker:
Michael Martin is the researcher and author behind the USCCA textbooks, Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals and Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. In addition to his work with the USCCA, Michael is also certified as a CIRAS (Collaborative Incident Response, Active Shooter) instructor. He teaches police, fire and EMS agencies how to respond to the aftermath of mass shooting events in order to minimize the loss of life. Martin's textbooks and other training materials are currently in use by thousands of USCCA instructors across the U.S., and he is considered one of the nation’s foremost experts in mass shootings. Martin also serves as a full-time firefighter and paramedic in the Twin Cities and is a U.S. Army veteran, with service time in South Korea; Augsburg, Germany; and Washington, D.C.

About the presentation:
In this workshop, Julia Valencia will provide an introduction to tried-and-true self-defense tactics. Attendees will learn how to increase awareness, build confidence, maximize their safety and execute the appropriate close quarters draw from various positions and platforms.

About the speaker:
Julia Valencia is an accomplished, well-respected law enforcement officer and trainer. She is a premier Defensive Tactics and Combatives Instructor who provides training at local police agencies, the Police Academy and even to security teams outside of the U.S. Julia was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2016 for instruction in tactical training and women’s self-defense. She is the only female primary instructor for the nationally known defensive tactics training group “Arrestling” and a lead instructor for Next Level Training (SIRT). In 2018, she earned the title of “Officer of the Year.” She is currently assigned as a police Corporal with her agency and is the first female motorcycle officer there. She has also recently taken a position at West Coast Armory/Bellevue Gun Club helping citizens understand firearms and the legalities of gun ownership. Julia is passionate about personal safety, community service and family.

About the presentation:
In this presentation, Lena will cover the most valuable techniques she has discovered throughout her 10-year professional shooting career. These concepts have allowed her to continually evolve and excel toward all of her shooting goals. From pistol to rifle to shotgun to pistol-caliber carbine, her discoveries will help you build YOUR perfect shooting technique and leave you with a different view and deeper understanding of the shooting fundamentals.

About the speaker:
Regarded as the top female 3-Gun competitor in the world, Lena dominates both 3-Gun and PCC competition. Lena entered into the competitive shooting world in 2005 with five consecutive Sportsman’s Team Challenge Sub-Junior and Junior Division national titles. At 17 years old, she won her first World
Champion title. Since turning pro, Lena has earned more than 75 major wins, including back-to-back NRA World Shoot High Lady titles, a High Lady title for carry optics and eight world titles. Additionally, in pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) competition, Lena is breaking barriers for female professional shooters. She is a two-time national female champion for PCC and was the first female to earn a top-five finish in PCC and the first female to win Master Class for PCC

About the presentation:
Every gun enthusiast knows that the number of modifications his or her firearm needs is “just one more.” But in the wide world of customization, some changes might add nothing to performance — and can even limit it. In this course, George Harris, firearms trainer and CEO of International Firearms Consultants, LLC, will review a list of popular modifications used for concealed carry and home defense, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.

About the speaker:
George Harris has been a leading firearms educator and trainer for more than 40 years. He is the co-founder of SIGARMS Academy, now known as SIG SAUER Academy, an internationally recognized and highly sought-after training institution for armed professionals and responsible citizens. He was awarded the U.S. Army Distinguished badges for both Service Pistol and Service Rifle and served as a coach and team member of the World Champion U.S. Army Reserve International Combat Team. George currently serves as the CEO of International Firearms Consultants, LLC, a “one-stop shop” for all personal and professional firearms-related needs.

About the presentation:
There are an estimated 100 million gun owners and 18 million concealed carry permit holders in the United States. Only a small percentage of this number actually enroll in additional training beyond state required permit courses. This one-hour seminar explores the different types of training and how to incorporate it into a personal program. It will provide attendees with information and drills to help them develop and maintain their fundamentals, build speed and accuracy, and discuss the importance of reality-based training and other courses in well-rounded personal training programs.

About the speaker:
Chad Winkler is a USCCA Certified Instructor and Training Counselor and one of only 65 Rangemaster Certified Master Firearms Instructors in the country. In his role as training coordinator for one of the finest training facilities in the Southeast, Chad has developed curriculum for civilian and law enforcement agencies. He has worked and trained with many top nationally known trainers, including Massad Ayoob, Tom Givens, Dave Spaulding, John Farnam, Rob Pincus and more. Chad is also an NRA Certified Instructor and Training Counselor.

About the presentation:
This three-hour course is designed to deliver crucial advanced concealed carry training skills. Taught by Gary Drake and Sgt. Don Gulla, the curriculum focuses on combining hand-to-hand tactics with firearms training. Topics include: shooting from a seated position, developing a flinch draw, weapon retention, close-quarter shooting and small-joint manipulation.

About the speaker:
Don Gulla:
Sgt. Don Gulla is a veteran of the King County Sheriff's Office in Washington State and the founder of the police and public safety training organization Gulla’s Arrestling. His comprehensive law enforcement career includes 12 years of full-time SWAT Team experience and seven years of service as an Academy Instructor. Additionally, Don holds certifications as a Chief SIRT Pistol Instructor, Master Defensive Tactics and Firearms Instructor, and Senior Master Taser Instructor. Don is also a five-time gold medalist of the World Police and Fire Games in Karate. After more than 45 years practicing the sport, Don was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2016.

Gary Drake:
Gary Drake is a veteran of law enforcement, law enforcement training, military training, tactical training and the United States Marine Corps. His certifications and awards include SIRT Pistol Instructor, Level 4 Arrestling Instructor and induction into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Gary currently serves as an instructor of firearms and defensive tactics for basic academy recruits at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center.

About the presentation:
In this discussion, Kevin Dixie will cover the history of the U.S. and why the right to carry a firearm is so significant to all Americans. Once a person has decided to act on the human right to defend himself or herself, one must appreciate the responsibility that comes with it and what this choice signifies. It’s much more than simply carrying a gun. How has the person subconsciously decided to make the community safer? Kevin will help you answer that and other related questions during this presentation.

Kevin will also address the biases individuals have formed. What does the bad guy look like when someone imagines a self-defense scenario? Does the bad guy always look, dress and speak the same? As protectors, we must exclude these biases. How do we subdue those thoughts and think outside these confines?

Having worked 10 years in law enforcement, Kevin has been exposed to people making rash decisions based on what their conscious has come to believe was a threat. This has cost many people their freedom and the ability to protect what they love. Kevin’s job was to apprehend some of the most ruthless human beings imaginable … and now he wants to prevent good people from being misidentified as criminals.

About the speaker:
Kevin Dixie is a native of Saint Louis, Missouri, and married father of two. He has served for 10 years with the Saint Louis City Police Department in the Prisoner Processing Division and 15 years as a private security professional.
Kevin is the owner and operator of No Other Choice Firearms Training (NOC) — a professional firearms and self-defense company — and the founder of Aiming for the Truth — a six-step program to help heal broken families, strengthen the community bonds of neighbors and improve the lives of people nationwide. Aiming for the Truth is focused on getting to the root of the factors that are driving violence in our communities.
Kevin has spent 20 years as a civil rights advocate. He has presented on community building and civil rights throughout the U.S. He has been featured on NRATV, CarbonTV, Gun Freedom Radio, Firearms Network, Tom Woods Show and dozens of podcasts.

About the presentation:
Situational awareness — being aware of one’s surroundings and ready to engage appropriately — is vital to carrying a concealed firearm. It can make the difference between life or death. Yet gun owners may be experiencing a more personal threat in their homes. Range Safety Officer and USCCA Gold Member Sarah Joy Albrecht, co-founder of Hold My Guns®, a nonprofit that partners with FFLs to provide voluntary offsite firearms storage, will guide participants in assessing household risk factors. She will also discuss creating an individualized safety plan that includes the safekeeping of firearms during a time of crisis or personal need such as deployment. Drawing on her 11 years of experience helping families navigate life changes as a doula and birth educator, Albrecht emphasizes taking personal responsibility and making informed decisions. When taking a proactive self-governance approach to this often-taboo yet important issue, gun owners have the opportunity to help prevent suicide, protect their property and preserve their rights. Planning ahead is key.

About the speaker:
Sarah Joy Albrecht is the Executive Director of Hold My Guns®, a 501(c)(3) for-gun-owners by-gun-owners nonprofit with a mission to connect responsible firearm owners with voluntary, private, offsite storage through partnering FFLs during times of crisis or personal need. Founded after the suicide by firearm of a teenager in Sarah’s community, Hold My Guns® is a non-legislative, pro-rights solution to help prevent suicide, accidental shootings, and theft. It is also the goal of Hold My Guns® to empower firearms owners and industry leaders to shine in their communities through shoulder-to-shoulder volunteer work and service opportunities via partnering FFLs. The daughter of a USMC Vietnam Veteran, firearms and freedom have always been focal points in Sarah’s life. She is an NRA certified Range Safety Officer and volunteers her time serving at local youth rifle league. Prior to founding Hold My Guns®, Sarah was a doula and childbirth educator for 11 years, and specialized in supporting clients who had survived sexual trauma. Sarah loves the Lord and was baptized on Easter Sunday, 1998. She and her husband Tom reside in Pennsylvania along with their five young-adult children.

About the presentation:
Get the lifesaving education and safety information you and your family need to prevent gun mishandling, serious accidents and even death. Join firearms expert Dave Young as he shares valuable lessons on teaching your children about guns. Topics include proper firearms storage, the four key safety rules, how to properly handle a firearm, how to safely remove a firearm from a child, emergency first aid for gunshot wounds and much more.

Many in-home firearms deaths and accidents that involve children are preventable with proper education and supervision. Dave will show you the successful methods he has used as a Marine Corps veteran, tactical firearms instructor and father of six to keep his kids safe and his guns secure.

About the speaker:
Dave Young is a nationally recognized defensive tactics instructor with a 30-year history in military and civilian law enforcement. As the founder and director of ARMA Training and U.S. Fighting Systems, Dave has dedicated his life to defensive training instruction. Specializing in personal and officer survival, crowd management, and non-lethal weaponry, he has been featured on the National Geographic channel and sits on the boards of PoliceOne.com and Police Magazine.

Dave is an active member of several organizations, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), National Rifle Association (NRA) and Georgia International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (GALEFI).

About the presentation:
There’s no doubt that kids need guidance, protection and education … and it’s up to us as responsible gun owners to provide that for them. Since we can’t just lock them up or “baby proof” the entire world, we must consider firearms education for children, safe firearms storage options and home preparedness and planning for the entire household. Learn important — and possibly life saving — information about how you can be more comfortable, confident and safe with children and guns.

About the speaker:
Author of Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals, associate editor of Concealed Carry Magazine and creator of the Pacifiers & Peacemakers blog, Beth Alcazar has enjoyed nearly two decades of teaching and working in the firearms industry. She holds degrees in language arts, education and communication management and uses her experience and enthusiasm to share safe and responsible firearms ownership and usage with others. Beth is certified through the NRA as a Training Counselor, Chief Range Safety Officer and Certified Instructor for multiple disciplines. She is also a Certified Instructor through SIG Sauer Academy, ALICE Institute, DRAW School, TWAW, I.C.E. Training and is a USCCA Certified Instructor and Senior Training Counselor. Beth also received the NRA's prestigious Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award for 2019.

About the presentation:
No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will always be first on the scene. This is a sobering fact when you consider that a human being can die from blood loss within five minutes of an initial injury. In this free presentation, Paul Callahan will be teaching the various ways to control bleeding with or without a trauma kit.

About the speaker:
After retiring from 35 years in the insurance business, Paul Callahan has made it a point to help individuals who are sick or injured and train others to do the same. His qualifications include NREMT certification with Tactical Emergency Training Support, TCCC and Rescue Task Force training. Paul is an instructor in American Heart Association (AHA) and American Red Cross (ARC) CPR/AED and first aid. He also instructs in basic bleeding control, verbal defense and influence, USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 and Accident Scene Management Bystander Assistance. Additionally, Paul serves as a reserve police officer, Tae-Kwon-Do instructor, a member of the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association, National Tactical Officers Association and on several charity boards.

About the presentation:
“Should I shoot?” is the most important self-defense question. It can have life-changing implications. Join USCCA Attorney Network member and Ask an Attorney webinar host Tom Grieve as he walks through several different defense scenarios and their outcomes, some of which were real-life cases. During this course, attendees will learn about the processes surrounding arrest, interrogation and court proceedings. They will also discover how their split-second defense decisions could be scrutinized and criticized by law enforcement.

About the speaker:
Tom Grieve is a highly awarded former state prosecutor who started Grieve Law, LLC — now one of the largest criminal defense firms in Wisconsin. He is respected as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the state and has developed a nuanced understanding of Wisconsin firearms laws throughout his years of experience. Although Tom’s legal background speaks for itself, he has gone above and beyond the call of duty, receiving his certification as a firearms instructor and participating as a regular speaker and panelist with the USCCA for live broadcasts, training videos and national expos. He also serves as a speaker and analyst on numerous radio stations, television stations and both college and law school campuses.

About the presentation:
In this course, Countering the Mass Shooter Threat author Michael Martin reviews data gathered from 48 mass shootings that have occurred since Columbine to determine what can be learned from these terrible tragedies. Questions analyzed include whether a reduction in magazine capacity or any kind of firearms ban could have changed the outcome of these events. Michael also looks at whether so-called “gun-free” zones impact the planning of these mass murderers, whether victim response at any mass shooting has made a difference and whether “universal background checks” or other proposals by gun-control advocates stand a chance of stemming the current trajectory of these shootings. Michael summarizes this data with a comprehensive plan designed to eliminate the scourge of these shooters once and for all.

About the speaker:
Michael Martin is the researcher and author behind the USCCA textbooks, Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals and Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. In addition to his work with the USCCA, Michael is also certified as a CIRAS (Collaborative Incident Response, Active Shooter) instructor. He teaches police, fire and EMS agencies how to respond to the aftermath of mass shooting events in order to minimize the loss of life. Martin's textbooks and other training materials are currently in use by thousands of USCCA instructors across the U.S., and he is considered one of the nation’s foremost experts in mass shootings. Martin also serves as a full-time firefighter and paramedic in the Twin Cities and is a U.S. Army veteran, with service time in South Korea; Augsburg, Germany; and Washington, D.C.

About the presentation:
Situational awareness, condition yellow, and mindset are all buzzwords thrown around almost lackadaisically. But what do they really mean? How do you instill being aware of your surroundings to yourself or others? Without that mindset and understanding, what good is having a firearm with you? Michelle Cerino delves into these topics and offers suggestions for choosing the right concealed carry option for yourself from a non-tacticool point of view.

About the speaker:
Michelle Cerino, aka Princess Gunslinger, entered the firearms industry in 2011 when Cerino Training Group was established. She immediately began competing in both 3-Gun and NRA Action Pistol, becoming a sponsored shooter. Michelle is currently a columnist and Managing Editor of Women’s Outdoor News as well as Event-Staff for CZ-USA Field Sports. Aside from instructing at various firearms training events such as AG&AG National Conference and FASTER Saves Lives, she also manages social media for CZ-USA Field Sports, Vera Koo, and GTM Original. Michelle encourages others to step out of the comforts of home and explore.

About the presentation:
One of the first lessons you probably learned as a kid was to beware of strangers. But sometimes the threat is in “social camouflage.” In this presentation, Tony will talk about the fundamentals of situational awareness and how utilizing each family member’s strengths will help improve your threat identification, threat analysis and action planning.

About the speaker:
Tony Pignato served 20 years as a first sergeant in the U.S. Army and has spent the last 10 years in the firearms industry as a TV host and strategic marketing consultant. Currently, Tony is the chief experience officer at Staccato, where he envisions and architects customer and training experiences for shooters — from dealers to experts to those new to firearms.

About the presentation:
Uncover the firearms tactics relied on by elite military and law enforcement personnel with expert firearms trainer Dave Young. Learn what to do when someone is pointing a gun at you, how to work as a team with a family member or bystander, how to control your angles of fire, the strategies you need to know in order to win against all odds and much more.

This is a hands-on course that will help you build the skills and knowledge necessary to save your life and the lives of those around you in a variety of life-threatening scenarios.

About the speaker:
Dave Young is a nationally recognized defensive tactics instructor with a 30-year history in military and civilian law enforcement. As the founder and director of ARMA Training and U.S. Fighting Systems, Dave has dedicated his life to defensive training instruction. Specializing in personal and officer survival, crowd management, and non-lethal weaponry, he has been featured on the National Geographic channel and sits on the boards of PoliceOne.com and Police Magazine.

Dave is an active member of several organizations, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), National Rifle Association (NRA) and Georgia International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (GALEFI).

About the presentation:
We all know someone from the anti-gun crowd — perhaps at work, at church, in our circle of friends or even within the walls of our own homes. How do you reach such a person? Or what should you do if (and when) you encounter an anti-gun individual in person or online? Undoubtedly, there's no right answer for every person or every situation. But there are some tips to keep in mind when interacting with someone who may be unsure about — or even completely against — our right to keep and bear arms.

About the speaker:
Author of Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals, associate editor of Concealed Carry Magazine and creator of the Pacifiers & Peacemakers blog, Beth Alcazar has enjoyed nearly two decades of teaching and working in the firearms industry. She holds degrees in language arts, education and communication management and uses her experience and enthusiasm to share safe and responsible firearms ownership and usage with others. Beth is certified through the NRA as a Training Counselor, Chief Range Safety Officer and Certified Instructor for multiple disciplines. She is also a Certified Instructor through SIG Sauer Academy, ALICE Institute, DRAW School, TWAW, I.C.E. Training and is a USCCA Certified Instructor and Senior Training Counselor. Beth also received the NRA's prestigious Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award for 2019.

About the presentation:
AR-15s are the most popular rifles in the United States. They are favored for home and vehicle defense, as well as by armed professionals. Being so popular, ARs have all types of modifications available. Some of these additions and modifications are valuable, while others should be avoided. Justin will cover these to help attendees get on the right track in setting up their defensive AR.

About the speaker:
Justin Peters developed an early interest in firearms from his grandfather, a city of Milwaukee police officer. Justin, wanting to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, received a degree in Criminal Justice. Justin now works with the USCCA Training Division on the Instructor Support Team. He is one of the USCCA's Training Tour instructors for both the Defensive Shooting Fundamentals and Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals curriculums. Justin has received firearms training from multiple quality instructors including John Lovell, Rob Pincus, Barret Kendrick and Deryck Poole.

About the presentation:
There’s no doubt that kids need guidance, protection and education … and it’s up to us as responsible gun owners to provide that for them. Since we can’t just lock them up or “baby proof” the entire world, we must consider firearms education for children, safe firearms storage options and home preparedness and planning for the entire household. Learn important — and possibly life saving — information about how you can be more comfortable, confident and safe with children and guns.

About the speaker:
Author of Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals, associate editor of Concealed Carry Magazine and creator of the Pacifiers & Peacemakers blog, Beth Alcazar has enjoyed nearly two decades of teaching and working in the firearms industry. She holds degrees in language arts, education and communication management and uses her experience and enthusiasm to share safe and responsible firearms ownership and usage with others. Beth is certified through the NRA as a Training Counselor, Chief Range Safety Officer and Certified Instructor for multiple disciplines. She is also a Certified Instructor through SIG Sauer Academy, ALICE Institute, DRAW School, TWAW, I.C.E. Training and is a USCCA Certified Instructor and Senior Training Counselor. Beth also received the NRA's prestigious Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award for 2019.

About the presentation:
Situational awareness — being aware of one’s surroundings and ready to engage appropriately — is vital to carrying a concealed firearm. It can make the difference between life or death. Yet gun owners may be experiencing a more personal threat in their homes. Range Safety Officer and USCCA Gold Member Sarah Joy Albrecht, co-founder of Hold My Guns®, a nonprofit that partners with FFLs to provide voluntary offsite firearms storage, will guide participants in assessing household risk factors. She will also discuss creating an individualized safety plan that includes the safekeeping of firearms during a time of crisis or personal need such as deployment. Drawing on her 11 years of experience helping families navigate life changes as a doula and birth educator, Albrecht emphasizes taking personal responsibility and making informed decisions. When taking a proactive self-governance approach to this often-taboo yet important issue, gun owners have the opportunity to help prevent suicide, protect their property and preserve their rights. Planning ahead is key.

About the speaker:
Sarah Joy Albrecht is the Executive Director of Hold My Guns®, a 501(c)(3) for-gun-owners by-gun-owners nonprofit with a mission to connect responsible firearm owners with voluntary, private, offsite storage through partnering FFLs during times of crisis or personal need. Founded after the suicide by firearm of a teenager in Sarah’s community, Hold My Guns® is a non-legislative, pro-rights solution to help prevent suicide, accidental shootings, and theft. It is also the goal of Hold My Guns® to empower firearms owners and industry leaders to shine in their communities through shoulder-to-shoulder volunteer work and service opportunities via partnering FFLs. The daughter of a USMC Vietnam Veteran, firearms and freedom have always been focal points in Sarah’s life. She is an NRA certified Range Safety Officer and volunteers her time serving at local youth rifle league. Prior to founding Hold My Guns®, Sarah was a doula and childbirth educator for 11 years, and specialized in supporting clients who had survived sexual trauma. Sarah loves the Lord and was baptized on Easter Sunday, 1998. She and her husband Tom reside in Pennsylvania along with their five young-adult children.

About the presentation:
Learn a proven method of live-fire training to specifically prepare for countering the active shooter. This training is realistic, repetitive and progressive, and gives the armed citizen the mental and physical skills needed to aggressively stop an active shooter attack. This training methodology will include recommendations on skills prioritization, drills and scenarios using paper and 3D targets.

About the speaker:
Ed Monk retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and Battalion Commander after 24 years of active duty in the U.S., Europe and Iraq. He went on to teach high shool and serve as a deputy sheriff in Kentucky. Ed now uses his experience as a police officer, school teacher, firearms trainer and Army officer to research and provide training on active shooter threats. He has trained armed public school staff, church security teams and school resource officers on countering active shooters. Ed has also presented on the topic at several conferences, universities and law enforcement agencies. Ed is a co-owner of and instructor at Last Resort Firearms Training in White Hall, Arkansas, where he trains citizens and law enforcement on the defensive use of firearms.

About the presentation:
Situational awareness, condition yellow, and mindset are all buzzwords thrown around almost lackadaisically. But what do they really mean? How do you instill being aware of your surroundings to yourself or others? Without that mindset and understanding, what good is having a firearm with you? Michelle Cerino delves into these topics and offers suggestions for choosing the right concealed carry option for yourself from a non-tacticool point of view.

About the speaker:
Michelle Cerino, aka Princess Gunslinger, entered the firearms industry in 2011 when Cerino Training Group was established. She immediately began competing in both 3-Gun and NRA Action Pistol, becoming a sponsored shooter. Michelle is currently a columnist and Managing Editor of Women’s Outdoor News as well as Event-Staff for CZ-USA Field Sports. Aside from instructing at various firearms training events such as AG&AG National Conference and FASTER Saves Lives, she also manages social media for CZ-USA Field Sports, Vera Koo, and GTM Original. Michelle encourages others to step out of the comforts of home and explore.

About the presentation:
In this workshop, Julia Valencia will provide an introduction to tried-and-true self-defense tactics. Attendees will learn how to increase awareness, build confidence, maximize their safety and execute the appropriate close quarters draw from various positions and platforms.

About the speaker:
Julia Valencia is an accomplished, well-respected law enforcement officer and trainer. She is a premier Defensive Tactics and Combatives Instructor who provides training at local police agencies, the Police Academy and even to security teams outside of the U.S. Julia was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2016 for instruction in tactical training and women’s self-defense. She is the only female primary instructor for the nationally known defensive tactics training group “Arrestling” and a lead instructor for Next Level Training (SIRT). In 2018, she earned the title of “Officer of the Year.” She is currently assigned as a police Corporal with her agency and is the first female motorcycle officer there. She has also recently taken a position at West Coast Armory/Bellevue Gun Club helping citizens understand firearms and the legalities of gun ownership. Julia is passionate about personal safety, community service and family.

About the presentation:
With an estimated more than 70 million gun owners in America, the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution should have plenty of advocates. But does it? It’s time to evaluate ourselves as a community and face the reality that many in our ranks take the freedoms we enjoy for granted. But we can change this. How do we inspire the old guard and educate the new? The Locked & Loaded Latinos lead a discussion examining the current state of the firearms community, the boom in gun sales amongst first-time gun owners, diversity within the community and how to prevent 2A advocates from becoming the minority within the minority

About the speaker:
Johanna Rosaly:
Johanna Rosaly is a grassroots advocate for the Second Amendment. A firearms enthusiast for almost a decade, Johanna added her voice in the fight to preserve our right to bear arms after the Parkland shooting in South Florida.
Johanna adopted the social media moniker Latina Locked N Loaded in November 2019 after attending and being inspired by the 2nd Amendment Rally in Washington, D.C. Realizing that Latino American media often aligned her culture with anti-gun sentiment, she focuses on de-stigmatizing gun ownership in both the female and Hispanic communities.

Rolando De La Vega:
Rolando De La Vega, known by his social media handle the Puerto Rican Pistolero, is an IT professional and Second amendment advocate living in South Florida.
Rolando was born in Puerto Rico and, despite being the son of a 25-year Navy veteran, was not exposed to firearms until his adulthood. Following the tragic Parkland mass killing only 30 minutes from his Florida home and subsequent overreach by the Florida state government’s passage of unconstitutional “red flag” laws, he realized he needed to do more within the community. Along with his wife Johanna Rosaly, Rolando hosts the “Locked & Loaded Latinos” podcast and participates in 2A advocacy events across the country.