Learn from self-defense expert Dave Young as he reveals the truth about real-life gunfights and what knowledge, skills and gear you need to survive one. Primarily a hands-on course, Young 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 like 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.

More about Dave Young: Dave Young is 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, Young 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. 

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

In this course, criminal justice professor and USSCA contributing writer Scott W. Wagner leans on his 36 years of professional law enforcement experience to teach attendees the ins and outs of revolver use for self-defense. This class goes way beyond just the basics and includes rapid reloading, firing with minimal hand strength and understanding why a revolver may fit your self-defense needs better than a semi-automatic pistol. 

Students will be required to provide:
1. A .357 Magnum or .38 Special double-action revolver in safe working condition and suitable for either concealed carry or home defense (a five-, six-, seven- or eight-shot revolver can be used). IF THE CALIBER IS ANYTHING OTHER THAN .357/.38, STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO USE INSTRUCTOR-PROVIDED WEAPONS. NO AMMUNITION IN THE CLASSROOM. DUMMY AMMUNITION WILL BE USED FOR RELOADING DRILLS. 
2. A strong-side belt-carry holster with a thumb break or equivalent retention device, such as a Blackhawk Serpa holster, and a proper trouser belt. (A paddle holster with retention device is also acceptable.)
3. A speed reloading device (the Safariland Comp II speedloader is preferred, but an HKS speedloader, TUFF Products Tuff Strip or Safariland Speed Strip is also acceptable).

More about Scott Wagner: Scott W. Wagner is a 38-year veteran of Ohio law enforcement, with professional service areas spanning undercover liquor investigations, narcotics investigations, patrol, training, SWAT and sniper assignments. Additionally, Wagner has been a professor of Criminal Justice, Police Academy commander and police firearms instructor for more than 30 years. Wagner’s teaching certifications include instruction on the use of revolvers, shotguns, semi-automatic pistols, submachine guns, patrol rifles and fully automatic assault rifles.
 

This hands-on class consists of three distinct 45-minute reality-based training sessions that will help students sharpen their gun-handling skills in a variety of simulated real-world situations. Course sessions will cover firearms handling, proper tactical movement and decision-making, a shooting simulator, and force-on-force training using T4E-converted handguns that employ non-lethal marking rounds. These converted handguns allow scenario participants to safely fight attackers in lethal-force scenarios, then debrief and assess the situations. This training helps scenario participants determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. It is considered to be the highest level of evaluation/application of skill without having to engage in a real fight.

*NOTE: Gloves and long sleeves/a hooded sweatshirt are required of all attendees. No weapons of any kind are allowed in this course. Attendees are subject to a weapons check before class and will have access to storage units if necessary.

More about Donna Anthony & Becky Bowen: 

Donna Anthony is a law enforcement consultant and certified firearms instructor with more than 20 years of experience in security and enforcement. Professionally, Donna has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, a field training officer for the Alaska State Trooper Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. After retiring, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012 and is currently the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. 

Donna’s passion for self-defense drove her to become a member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association. She is also the national training coordinator for The Well Armed Woman and has extensive training in everything from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.

Becky Bowen is a longtime firearms industry veteran and certified firearms instructor/trainer. She is the founder of Quivera Firearms Training, which focuses on providing education and instruction in an effort to instill respect of firearms and reduce fear. Some of Becky’s qualifications include: TWAW Instructor and Training Counselor certifications, USCCA Instructor and Training Counselor certifications, NRA Pistol Instructor certification and advanced weapons skills training. 
 

Are you not yet ready to use a gun for personal protection? Or would you simply like to complement your current firearm with another powerful, safe and effective self-defense tool? One great, less-than-lethal option for you may be Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), more commonly known as pepper spray. Extracted from peppers, OC severely irritates the eyes, causing pain and temporary blindness to a target. In this seminar, learn the best ways to use pepper spray to stop and escape dangerous threats.  

This course is run by law enforcement instructors certified by the New York DCJS/MPTC, Safariland and Sabre Red. Practice is conducted with water-filled inert practice sprays at static targets and, in advanced skills training, at instructors during a simulated attack. Each student will receive three water-filled inert practice canisters, a defense spray with quick-release key ring, a certificate of completion, hands-on training, classroom time and more. 

More about Matt Mallory: Matt Mallory is a U.S. Army veteran and a highly experienced firearms instructor whose passion for weapons and self-defense began at a very young age. Currently, Mallory works as a sworn New York Law Enforcement Officer, firearms instructor (USCCA, NRA, Utah and New York), self-defense instructor (NY and ASP) and gun store owner. Mallory teaches more than 50 different firearms and self-defense courses each year to thousands of students all over the country. Mallory’s vast experience and passion for teaching ensure that his courses are educational and highly entertaining.

Due to the complex maze of state and federal laws, even responsible gun owners can lose their right to keep and bear arms without truly understanding why. This gross violation of rights can also extend to limiting or even eliminating their capacity to purchase or possess firearms and ammunition in the future. Worse yet, the options available to restore these rights are extremely complex. Join Chief Counsel Joshua Prince as he delves into the intricate laws surrounding firearms-rights restoration and provides you with the information you need to know if you or a family member has lost the right to keep and bear arms. 

More about Joshua Prince: Joshua Prince is the chief counsel of Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C. Prince has represented more than 4,000 individual clients with varied firearms issues under federal and state law. Additionally, Prince has served as representation for hundreds of FFLs and firearms-related organizations in the area, including Sarco Inc, Shooters Gauntlet, American Gun Owners Alliance (AMGOA), Firearms Owners Against Crime (FOAC), Lehigh Valley Open Carry (LVOC) and many more. Prince is also an accomplished speaker on firearms legal matters, including topics like “Firearms in Estates” and “Federal Firearms Law.”

In this presentation, John Correia, founder of Active Self Protection, pulls principles self-defenders can use in their own training from the more than 12,000 actual defensive encounter recordings he has analyzed. The patterns that emerge from that body of evidence can give all self-defenders a path to maximizing their chances of successfully defending themselves and their families from a deadly threat. This presentation includes real-life surveillance footage of actual defensive encounters narrated live, so attendee discretion is advised. 

More about John Correia: John Correia is a United States Navy veteran and founder of the self-defense organization Active Self Protection. A prominent figure in the defense industry, Correia is a nationally recognized speaker on real-life defensive encounters and the host and owner of one of the most popular self-defense and firearms channels on YouTube. Additionally, Correia is a black-belt practitioner and presenter of UMAS Kenpo, with a focus specialty in empty-handed skills for firearms carriers. 

Correia is a Rangemaster Certified Pistol Instructor, State of Arizona Armed Guard Instructor, UTM Professional Training Organization Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer and Certified Pistol Instructor, Law of Self-Defense Instructor graduate, and Shooting-Performance Instructor Development Course graduate. 
 

Violence can be a process that is as observable and predictable as boiling water … if you know what to look for. In this course, Sam Rosenberg will cover the first part of Active Shooter Survival Escape & Response Tactics (ASSERT). Students will be walked through an in-depth exploration of who commits mass violence — and why — and the specific observable indicators of someone who may be moving down a violent path.

More about Sam Rosenberg: Sam Rosenberg is a former U.S. Marine Close Protection Specialist who has worked globally for high-profile clients, such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Anthony Robbins, Warren Buffett, Michael Phelps, Tom Cruise and many others. Rosenberg is the founder and CEO of the INPAX Academy of Personal Protection as well as the developer of the Active Shooter Survival Escape and Response Tactics (ASSERT) program. ASSERT teaches individuals what to do if they come face-to-face with an intruder. Throughout his career in the defense industry, Rosenberg has served as a trainer to Delta Force Operators, Navy Seals and law enforcement professionals. Rosenberg is also the author of The Traveler's Guide to Personal Security and is considered a subject matter expert and consultant on violence prevention, threat management and personal/institutional security.  

“Should I shoot?” Possibly the most critical question of self-defense. Join USCCA Attorney Network member and Live Training Broadcast panelist Tom Grieve in this course as he walks through several different defense scenarios and outcomes, some of which were even real cases. Attendees will learn about the processes surrounding arrest, interrogation and court proceedings and will see how their split-second defense decisions could be picked apart by law enforcement.  

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.

What do you do if you come face-to-face with an armed intruder? What if running and hiding are no longer options? What if you are unarmed while traveling or at an event? In this course, Sam Rosenberg answers these question via the Active Shooter Survival Escape & Response Tactics (ASSERT) method. 

The ASSERT program offers a unique window into the minds of those who commit mass homicide. Students will learn what mass shooters are looking for in a target, what their objectives are, what they’re afraid of and how to prevent and respond to these tragic situations. You will learn that violence is never random, and we are never helpless. ASSERT has been proven in the real world, and quietly taught to tens of thousands of individuals, school teachers, workplaces and law enforcement officers across the country since 2004.
 

More about Sam Rosenberg: Sam Rosenberg is a former U.S. Marine Close Protection Specialist who has worked globally for high-profile clients, such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Anthony Robbins, Warren Buffett, Michael Phelps, Tom Cruise and many others. Rosenberg is the founder and CEO of the INPAX Academy of Personal Protection as well as the developer of the Active Shooter Survival Escape and Response Tactics (ASSERT) program. ASSERT teaches individuals what to do if they come face-to-face with an intruder. Throughout his career in the defense industry, Rosenberg has served as a trainer to Delta Force Operators, Navy Seals and law enforcement professionals. Rosenberg is also the author of The Traveler's Guide to Personal Security and is considered a subject matter expert and consultant on violence prevention, threat management and personal/institutional security. 

Instructor Zero will review the best concealed carry practices as well as must-have gear options you need to know about. 

Arguably one of the most recognizable trainers in the international tactical community, Instructor Zero is renowned worldwide for his speed, accuracy and unique “real-world” teaching style. A former Airborne Corporal Instructor, he currently serves as an international security consultant and trainer and is the host of one of the most popular gun channels on YouTube. 

In the past, Instructor Zero has worked with more than 80 different Special Force Units from around the world, including law enforcement. He has been instrumental in the design, analysis and implementation of multiple high-security sites and serves as the head instructor for multiple international training divisions. 
 

Learn how to teach modern pistol skills with a variety of simple and effective training aids. Don't ever underestimate the importance of classroom learning before firing a live round — those who understand performance are generally the best instructors. No matter your level of skill, these techniques will improve your performance on the range and in the classroom. In this course, learn how to demystify key aspects of shooting, including stance, grip, eye dominance and sight alignment. The more you understand, the better you will perform!

More about Chris Cerino: Chris Cerino has served as a federal and municipal peace officer for the past 26 years. He is an internationally recognized firearms instructor and competitor who has spent more than two decades instructing law enforcement officers, civilians and military personnel on the nuances of effective firearms use. Cerino has been a featured host on a wide range of defense-related media, including Gun Venture, Gun Talk TV, Guns and Gear, First Person Defender and Top Shot (twice!). Cerino enjoys recognition as a published author on the topics of firearms training and instruction.  

This presentation covers an overview of open and concealed carry laws, specifically including licenses to carry firearms. Prince will also be taking questions from the audience. 

Joshua Prince is the chief counsel of Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C. Prince has represented more than 4,000 individual clients with varied firearms issues under federal and state law. Additionally, Prince has served as representation for hundreds of FFLs and firearms-related organizations in the area, including Sarco Inc, Shooters Gauntlet, American Gun Owners Alliance (AMGOA), Firearms Owners Against Crime (FOAC), Lehigh Valley Open Carry (LVOC) and many more. Prince is also an accomplished speaker on firearms legal matters, including topics like “Firearms in Estates” and “Federal Firearms Law.”

This three-hour course is designed to deliver advanced concealed carry training. Taught by Sgt. Don Gulla and Gary Drake, this course focuses on combining hand-to-hand tactics with firearms training. Students will learn a variety of tactics, including how to shoot from a seated position, how to develop a flinch draw, weapon retention, close-quarter shooting and small-joint manipulation.

More about Sgt. Don Gulla & Gary Drake: 

Sergeant 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, Gulla holds certifications as a Chief SIRT Pistol Instructor, Master Defensive Tactics and Firearms Instructor, and Senior Master Taser Instructor. Sergeant Gulla is also a five-time gold medalist of the World Police & Fire Games in Karate and, after more than 45 years practicing the sport, was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2016. 

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. Drake currently serves as an instructor of Firearms and Defensive Tactics for Basic Academy Recruits at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center. 
 

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 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.

More about George Harris: George Harris has been a leading firearms educator and trainer for more than 40 years. He is the co-founder of SIGARMS 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. Harris currently serves as the CEO of International Firearms Consultants LLC, a “one-stop shop” for all personal and professional firearms-related needs. 

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. Martin 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. Martin summarizes this data with a comprehensive plan designed to eliminate the scourge of these shooters once and for all. 
 

More about Michael Martin: Michael Martin is the researcher and author of Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals and Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. His textbooks and other training materials are used by thousands of instructors across the U.S., and he is considered one of the nation’s foremost experts in mass shootings. In addition to writing, Martin also dedicates his time to volunteering as a lieutenant with his city’s fire and EMS departments. 

As a firearms owner, defending yourself and your loved ones from an attack is probably at the forefront of your mind. But what happens if you draw your firearm at the wrong time? In this course, Iraq Veteran and Ohio state licensed attorney Derek DeBrosse dives into the analysis of use of force in self-defense as it relates to the law. Various real-world case studies of gun owners who have drawn their firearms prematurely or illegally will be covered. Attendees will learn the legal and mental ins and outs of the crucial debate of when not to use your gun. 
 

More about Derek DeBrosse: 

Derek DeBrosse is a licensed Ohio state attorney whose practice focus includes gun-rights restoration, gun trusts and National Firearms Act (NFA) issues, and Federal Firearms License (FFL) representation. Since his graduation from Regent University School of Law in 2008, he has represented individual, corporate and grass-roots firearms clients in federal and state courts. Prior to his legal career, DeBrosse served a combat duty tour with the 1487th Transportation Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. For his service, DeBrosse received the Army Commendation Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and Combat Action Badge. 

In addition to his legal and service accolades, DeBrosse is certified as both a USCCA and NRA Firearms Instructor, a GLOCK Advanced Armorer, a Smith & Wesson M&P Armorer, an O.P.O.T.A. Duty Knife Instructor and a Defensive Edge Certified Armorer in Precision Rifle/AR15/M4/M16/LEO Shotgun. DeBrosse also serves in a variety of legal and educational positions for multiple pro-Second Amendment organizations, including on the Advisory Board for the USCCA.
 

The right combative mindset is the most “essential of essentials” as it relates to one’s personal security. Without it, every skill developed will be completely useless. In this lecture, attendees will begin the journey toward developing the proper state of mind to ensure their personal safety. For those who feel they already have the proper state of mind, the lecture will offer “food for thought” in regards to continual preparation.

More about Dave Spaulding: David J. Spaulding is a professional firearms instructor with more than 36 years of experience in law enforcement and federal security. A recipient of the 2010 Law Enforcement Trainer of the Year award, Spaulding has utilized his expertise to train students around the world in realistic handgun techniques. During his years of service in law enforcement, Spaulding spent time in communications, corrections, the narcotics unit, court security, patrol, evidence collection, investigations and SWAT Team training. Spaulding is also a published author. His works include Defensive Living and Handgun Combatives as well as more than 1,400 industry articles. Currently, Spaulding is the founder and operator of his own training company, Handgun Combatives, which focuses on “the combative applications of the handgun.”
 

In this course, world-renowned firearms trainer “Instructor Zero” will present on the three vital pillars of effective concealed carry practice: mindset, training and environment. This course takes a deeper dive into what it means to have and develop real-world CCW defensive skills in daily life and workplace settings. To begin, attendees will learn what happens to the mind and body under the stress of a defensive situation and how to control and use these automatic physiological reactions. In the environment portion of this course, students will learn how to identify and appropriately adjust to different types of defensive environments, including controlled, uncontrolled, low-light, in-vehicle, home and urban settings. Though practice is reinforced throughout this course, the training portion of the program focuses on teaching attendees how to identify and utilize the four parts of professional training, how to effectively combine cognitive and mental drills with physical training, what drills are best for preparing for “real-life situations,” how current technology can impact learning, and what “myths” of the gun could negatively impact training. 

More about Instructor Zero: Arguably one of the most recognizable trainers in the international tactical community, Instructor Zero is renowned worldwide for his speed, accuracy and unique “real-world” teaching style. A former Airborne Corporal Instructor, he currently serves as an international security consultant and trainer and is the host of one of the most popular gun channels on YouTube. 

In the past, Instructor Zero has worked with more than 80 different Special Force Units from around the world, including law enforcement. He has been instrumental in the design, analysis and implementation of multiple high-security sites and serves as the head instructor for multiple international training divisions. 
 

Did you know that loss of blood is the No. 1 reason people perish after a defensive conflict? Blood is the liquid of life! In this seminar, join Concealed Carry Magazine Lifeline columnist and former U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Anthony Lambert as you learn about the medical aftermath of a defensive shooting, common injury management, risk management and so much more. This easy-to-follow course utilizes a hands-on and discussion-based approach and teaches skills that are applicable even in everyday life. Ask yourself, “Am I more likely to be in a gunfight or experience some type of medical emergency?” Learn how to save a life; it may be your OWN! 

Anthony Lambert is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps, retiring in 2010 as a Chief Hospital Corpsman. He brings real-life experience to his presentation, sharing his knowledge and best practices to save lives. He is the author of the Lifeline column in the USCCA’s Concealed Carry Magazine, providing readers with medical stories, skills and everyday-use knowledge. He has numerous training certifications in the firearms industry, including USCCA Training Counselor. 

An American is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds, but most people never consider this danger until it impacts them or someone they love. This presentation will help educate both women and men on the dangers of sexual violence and what happens in the aftermath of these tragedies. Along with preventative training, this session will explore natural victim responses to sexual violence in order to offer better understanding of how victims react and recover.

Jennifer Cisney Ellers is a professional counselor, life coach, crisis response trainer, author and speaker specializing in the field of grief, crisis and trauma through the Institute for Compassionate Care. She is an approved instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, teaching several CISM courses. She serves as director of the Grief, Crisis and Disaster Network of the American Association of Christian Counselors, as well as a clinical director for the Crisis Response Team of the United States Concealed Carry Association. She co-authored The First 48 Hours: Spiritual Caregivers as First Responders with her husband, Dr. Kevin Ellers.

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 the proper education and supervision. Let Young 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.
 

More about Dave Young: Dave Young is 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, Young 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. 

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

This hour-long presentation by Klint Macro is based on his article, “A Citizen’s First Responder Infrastructure,” originally published on Personal Defense Network. Topics covered in this comprehensive defensive training course include: situational awareness, understanding personal safety concepts, developing a personal-protection plan, understanding the legal implications of concealed carry, obtaining the proper hardware, learning defensive skills and much more. 

More about Klint Macro: Klint Macro is a highly passionate and experienced firearms instructor, author and the founder of the firearms-training organization Trigger Pressers Union. In his 37 years of experience with firearms, Macro has trained hundreds of citizens and instructors. Macro’s defensive and training certifications include USCCA Certified Training Counselor and Instructor, I.C.E. Defensive Firearms Coach, NRA Certified Training Counselor and Instructor, NMLRA Certified Trainer and Instructor, Project Appleseed Rifle Instructor and RSO, Pennsylvania Game Commission Hunter/Trapper Education Instructor, Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) GSM Master Instructor, and JROTC Marksmanship Instructor.

The USCCA Attorney Network strives to connect USCCA Members with the best legal counsel available, especially as it relates to the Second Amendment. We’ve pulled together a panel of some of our most trusted and experienced Second Amendment attorneys to answer your questions. This panel will be moderated by USCCA Critical Response Team Director Corrie Feavel.

More about the panel: 

Joshua Prince is the chief counsel of Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C. Prince has represented more than 4,000 individual clients with varied firearms issues under federal and state law. Additionally, Prince has served as representation for hundreds of FFLs and firearms-related organizations in the area, including Sarco Inc, Shooters Gauntlet, American Gun Owners Alliance (AMGOA), Firearms Owners Against Crime (FOAC), Lehigh Valley Open Carry (LVOC) and many more. Prince is also an accomplished speaker on firearms legal matters, including topics like “Firearms in Estates” and “Federal Firearms Law.”

Derek DeBrosse is a licensed Ohio state attorney whose practice focus includes gun-rights restoration, gun trusts and National Firearms Act (NFA) issues, and Federal Firearms License (FFL) representation. Since his graduation from Regent University School of Law in 2008, he has represented individual, corporate and grass-roots firearms clients in federal and state courts. Prior to his legal career, DeBrosse served a combat duty tour with the 1487th Transportation Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. For his service, DeBrosse received the Army Commendation Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal and Combat Action Badge. 

In addition to his legal and service accolades, DeBrosse is certified as both a USCCA and NRA Firearms Instructor, a GLOCK Advanced Armorer, a Smith & Wesson M&P Armorer, an O.P.O.T.A. Duty Knife Instructor and a Defensive Edge Certified Armorer in Precision Rifle/AR15/M4/M16/LEO Shotgun. DeBrosse also serves in a variety of legal and educational positions for multiple pro-Second Amendment organizations, including on the Advisory Board for the USCCA. 

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.

Come join our virtual gun range to learn the techniques, tools and best practices for dry-fire practice in your own home. Dry fire not only gives you more time on the gun but also allows you to practice the shooting skills that gun ranges often don't allow.

Jacob Paulsen is the founder and president of ConcealedCarry.com — the nation’s No. 1 resource for concealed carry news, training and resources. Jacob leads a team of more than 50 instructors in 25 states and taught more than 400 concealed carry classes in 2017. Jacob is a USCCA Certified Instructor, an NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer, an affiliate instructor for LASR and Next Level Training, a co-host of the iTunes No. 1 ranked Concealed Carry Podcast, and the author/editor of ConcealedCarry.com. Jacob wrote The Concealed Carry Guide, Survive Anything and Getting the Home Gun Ready. He also hosts an online course called “American Gun Law.”

Riley Bowman is a professional instructor, competitive shooter and podcast host, currently serving as the director of training for ConcealedCarry.com. Besides guiding the curriculum development, certification and growth of the instructor network now totaling more than 60 instructors in 27 states, he also leads the media team responsible for producing editorial, video and audio content. He produces and hosts the Concealed Carry Podcast, a semi-weekly show totaling more than 2 million downloads. Riley has a background in law enforcement and is a passionate instructor with certifications as a USCCA Training Counselor, NRA Certified Instructor and Colorado POST Handgun and Patrol Rifle Instructor. Riley was also a top-10 finalist at the National Championship of Outdoor Channel’s The American Marksman. He currently stays busy instructing and competing in major 3-Gun matches.

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 lifesaving — information about how you can be more comfortable, confident and safe with children and guns.

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.

This hands-on class consists of three distinct 45-minute reality-based training sessions that will help students sharpen their gun-handling skills in a variety of simulated real-world situations. Course sessions will cover firearms handling, proper tactical movement and decision-making, a shooting simulator, and force-on-force training using T4E-converted handguns that employ non-lethal marking rounds. These converted handguns allow scenario participants to safely fight attackers in lethal-force scenarios, then debrief and assess the situations. This training helps scenario participants determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. It is considered to be the highest level of evaluation/application of skill without having to engage in a real fight.

*NOTE: Gloves and long sleeves/a hooded sweatshirt are required of all attendees. No weapons of any kind are allowed in this course. Attendees are subject to a weapons check before class and will have access to storage units if necessary.

More about Donna Anthony & Becky Bowen: 

Donna Anthony is a law enforcement consultant and certified firearms instructor with more than 20 years of experience in security and enforcement. Professionally, Donna has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, a field training officer for the Alaska State Trooper Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. After retiring, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012 and is currently the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. 

Donna’s passion for self-defense drove her to become a member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association. She is also the national training coordinator for The Well Armed Woman and has extensive training in everything from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.

Becky Bowen is a longtime firearms industry veteran and certified firearms instructor/trainer. She is the founder of Quivera Firearms Training, which focuses on providing education and instruction in an effort to instill respect of firearms and reduce fear. Some of Becky’s qualifications include: TWAW Instructor and Training Counselor certifications, USCCA Instructor and Training Counselor certifications, NRA Pistol Instructor certification and advanced weapons skills training. 

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.
 

More about Dave Young: Dave Young is 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, Young 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. 

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

In this course, Haim Geri utilizes his decades of experience in counter-terrorism, SWAT and firearms training to bring students inside the real-life protocol of the Israeli Security Model. Course sections include the key concepts and methodologies that make up the model, prevention methods, and reaction/fighting methods. Students will be educated on in-depth topics, including the use of threat-based analysis, localized response capabilities, security questioning, insider threat-prevention programs, Krav Maga technique, Israeli shooting technique and its effectiveness in countering and neutralizing active threats, and more.

More about Haim Geri: Haim Geri is the senior instructor and operational advisor for IMI Academy. Previously, he served in the Israel Defense Forces as company commander and assistant chief of staff for operations in charge of the northern border and as an air marshall for El Al Airlines. Upon discharge from the Israel Defense Forces at the rank of Captain, Geri joined the General Security Services (GSS) of Israel, where he served as chief of security for the Israeli embassies in Latin America and Switzerland. 

Geri is also an instructor for the GSS Counter-Terror Academy and has dedicated his expertise to training students in aviation, maritime operations, critical infrastructure and executive protection tactics. Geri is proud to bring his collective real-world experience and decades of knowledge in counter-terrorism, SWAT and firearms training to a new generation of professionals. 
 

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. 
 

More about Michael Martin: Michael Martin is the researcher and author of Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals and Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. His textbooks and other training materials are used by thousands of instructors across the U.S., and he is considered one of the nation’s foremost experts in mass shootings. In addition to writing, Martin also dedicates his time to volunteering as a lieutenant with his city’s fire and EMS departments.

In today’s world, threats to our loved ones, homes and personal safety are on the rise, whether in the form of mass shootings, home invasions, natural disasters or personal attacks. Even if you’re prepared to defend yourself and those around you, you or your family may experience crippling symptoms of traumatic stress after the experience. This presentation will help you understand how traumatic stress impacts people and the basic techniques for rapid recovery and returning to a normal life. It will also explore warning signs of stress that may need additional medical or mental health assistance.

Jennifer Cisney Ellers is a professional counselor, life coach, crisis response trainer, author and speaker specializing in the field of grief, crisis and trauma through the Institute for Compassionate Care. She is an approved instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, teaching several CISM courses. She serves as director of the Grief, Crisis and Disaster Network of the American Association of Christian Counselors, as well as a clinical director for the Crisis Response Team of the United States Concealed Carry Association. She co-authored The First 48 Hours: Spiritual Caregivers as First Responders with her husband, Dr. Kevin Ellers.

Many gun owners, whether they carry a firearm every day or not, own rifles or shotguns for hunting or sporting purposes. These firearms can be some of the most practical weapons for home defense. In this one-hour seminar, Chris Cerino goes through the most effective ways to use these weapons to defend your home.

Chris Cerino has served as a federal and municipal peace officer for the past 26 years. He is an internationally recognized firearms instructor and competitor who has spent more than two decades instructing law enforcement officers, civilians and military personnel on the nuances of effective firearms use. Cerino has been a featured host on a wide range of defense-related media, including Gun Venture, Gun Talk TV, Guns and Gear, First Person Defender and Top Shot (twice!). Cerino enjoys recognition as a published author on the topics of firearms training and instruction. 

This hands-on class consists of three distinct 45-minute reality-based training sessions that will help students sharpen their gun-handling skills in a variety of simulated real-world situations. Course sessions will cover firearms handling, proper tactical movement and decision-making, a shooting simulator, and force-on-force training using T4E-converted handguns that employ non-lethal marking rounds. These converted handguns allow scenario participants to safely fight attackers in lethal-force scenarios, then debrief and assess the situations. This training helps scenario participants determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. It is considered to be the highest level of evaluation/application of skill without having to engage in a real fight.

*NOTE: Gloves and long sleeves/a hooded sweatshirt are required of all attendees. No weapons of any kind are allowed in this course. Attendees are subject to a weapons check before class and will have access to storage units if necessary. 

More about Donna Anthony & Becky Bowen: 

Donna Anthony is a law enforcement consultant and certified firearms instructor with more than 20 years of experience in security and enforcement. Professionally, Donna has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, a field training officer for the Alaska State Trooper Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. After retiring, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012 and is currently the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. 

Donna’s passion for self-defense drove her to become a member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association. She is also the national training coordinator for The Well Armed Woman and has extensive training in everything from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.

Becky Bowen is a longtime firearms industry veteran and certified firearms instructor/trainer. She is the founder of Quivera Firearms Training, which focuses on providing education and instruction in an effort to instill respect of firearms and reduce fear. Some of Becky’s qualifications include: TWAW Instructor and Training Counselor certifications, USCCA Instructor and Training Counselor certifications, NRA Pistol Instructor certification and advanced weapons skills training. 
 

In this course, world-renowned firearms trainer “Instructor Zero” will present on the three vital pillars of effective concealed carry practice: mindset, training and environment. This course takes a deeper dive into what it means to have and develop real-world CCW defensive skills in daily life and workplace settings. To begin, attendees will learn what happens to the mind and body under the stress of a defensive situation and how to control and use these automatic physiological reactions. In the environment portion of this course, students will learn how to identify and appropriately adjust to different types of defensive environments, including controlled, uncontrolled, low-light, in-vehicle, home and urban settings. Though practice is reinforced throughout this course, the training portion of the program focuses on teaching attendees how to identify and utilize the four parts of professional training, how to effectively combine cognitive and mental drills with physical training, what drills are best for preparing for “real-life situations,” how current technology can impact learning, and what “myths” of the gun could negatively impact training. 

More about Instructor Zero: Arguably one of the most recognizable trainers in the international tactical community, Instructor Zero is renowned worldwide for his speed, accuracy and unique “real-world” teaching style. A former Airborne Corporal Instructor, he currently serves as an international security consultant and trainer and is the host of one of the most popular gun channels on YouTube. 

In the past, Instructor Zero has worked with more than 80 different Special Force Units from around the world, including law enforcement. He has been instrumental in the design, analysis and implementation of multiple high-security sites and serves as the head instructor for multiple international training divisions. 
 

This hour-long presentation by Klint Macro is based on his article, “A Citizen’s First Responder Infrastructure,” originally published on Personal Defense Network. Topics covered in this comprehensive defensive training course include: situational awareness, understanding personal safety concepts, developing a personal-protection plan, understanding the legal implications of concealed carry, obtaining the proper hardware, learning defensive skills and much more. 
 

More about Klint Macro: Klint Macro is a highly passionate and experienced firearms instructor, author and the founder of the firearms-training organization Trigger Pressers Union. In his 37 years of experience with firearms, Macro has trained hundreds of citizens and instructors. Macro’s defensive and training certifications include USCCA Certified Training Counselor and Instructor, I.C.E. Defensive Firearms Coach, NRA Certified Training Counselor and Instructor, NMLRA Certified Trainer and Instructor, Project Appleseed Rifle Instructor and RSO, Pennsylvania Game Commission Hunter/Trapper Education Instructor, Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) GSM Master Instructor, and JROTC Marksmanship Instructor. 

In this course, Firearms Owners Against Crime Founder and President Kim Stolfer dives into the laws surrounding concealed carry firearms in Pennsylvania. This confusing legal world can often be a troublesome mix of contradictory statutes and ensnaring regulations for gun owners. It is essential that citizens regularly take an active interest in their rights and commit themselves to a higher form of understanding and advocacy. 

More about Kim Stolfer: Kim Stolfer is the founder and president of Firearms Owners Against Crime (FOAC), a statewide grassroots political action committee focused on ensuring that Pennsylvania and U.S. constitutional rights continue to be protected in the interest of all citizens. Additionally, Stolfer serves as legislative vice-chairman of the Pennsylvania Sportsmen’s Association and as a member of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET). Stolfer is renowned for being an outspoken advocate for personal freedoms and has written and co-authored dozens of pieces of statewide legislation, including the recently passed Castle Doctrine law and Firearms Preemption law.   
 

Developing a personal- and home-protection plan is a key component of not only preparing for how we should (or might) react if confronted by a violent crime but also avoiding violent crime in the first place. Within this lesson, you will learn that developing a protection plan is about much more than becoming proficient with a firearm or writing up a home-invasion plan. It’s a plan that must encompass awareness, avoidance and preparation so that you’re less (rather than more) likely to find yourself in a situation where you have no other option than to use your firearm.

Steve Fischer started his training early on in the Martial Arts. 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.A.R., Steve completed training as an Infantry Soldier, Combat Lifesaver, Master Fitness Trainer and Drill Sergeant and eventually became an instructor at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School. Steve competed for a number of years as a member of the 84th Division High Power Rifle Team and eventually earned 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, Steve 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.
 

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.

In Paul Callahan’s 35 years in the insurance business, he made it a point to help individuals who were sick or injured and trained others to do the same. Callahan’s qualifications include: EMT certification with Tactical Emergency Training Support, Rescue Task Force training, American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/AED and First Aid training, Basic Bleeding Control Instructor certification, Verbal Defense & Influence instructor certification, and Accident Scene Management Bystander Assistance certification. Additionally, Callahan serves as a reserve police officer, Tae-Kwon-Do instructor, member of the FBI National Citizens Academy and on several charity boards. 

Riley Bowman is the host of the Concealed Carry Podcast. Each week, the show presents and analyzes real-life defensive gun uses and describes nine common misconceptions about gunfights based on a statistical analysis of hundreds of successful self-defense encounters he calls “justified saves.” As well as saving lives with tourniquets and ballistic vests, Riley is extremely passionate about the right to self-defense, the Second Amendment and what it means on a daily basis for Americans forced to preserve their lives with a gun. The data Riley will review describes the realities of actual gunfights and busts many myths that he still encounters as a firearms instructor and law enforcement officer.

More about Riley Bowman: Riley Bowman is a professional instructor, competitive shooter and podcast host, currently serving as the director of training for ConcealedCarry.com. Besides guiding the curriculum development, certification and growth of the instructor network now totaling more than 60 instructors in 27 states, he also leads the media team responsible for producing editorial, video and audio content. He produces and hosts the Concealed Carry Podcast, a semi-weekly show totalling more than 2 million downloads. Riley has a background in law enforcement and is a passionate instructor with certifications as a USCCA Training Counselor, NRA Certified Instructor and Colorado POST Handgun and Patrol Rifle Instructor. Riley was also a top-10 finalist at the National Championship of Outdoor Channel’s The American Marksman. He currently stays busy instructing and competing in major 3-Gun matches.

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.

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.

In 2014, a collaboration between world-class firearms instructors, Olympic Team doctors and athletic trainers developed into the very popular Law Enforcement D.R.A.W. School. Several of the techniques and benefits of D.R.A.W. have been highlighted in Into The Fray with Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski and “Tactical Tuesday” with USCCA Training Operations Manager Steve Fischer. Frequent video guest instructor Jason Speller will personally bring this highly unique, simple training and shooting style to civilians at the Concealed Carry Expo. During these two powerful training sessions, learn directly from Jason as he takes an in-depth look at why the D.R.A.W. method works so well, why you should be using it and the traditional shooting myths you need to know about.

Jason Speller is a 27-year public safety veteran and currently serves as the chief firearms instructor for the national Law Enforcement D.R.A.W. School Firearms Training program. He works with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and has worked internationally on various projects. He oversees and trains alongside a cadre of 72 law enforcement instructors nationally. He has been referred to as the “best kept secret” in firearms training and is highly regarded for his expertise, training style and innovation in the firearms training community. His easy-to-understand, no-nonsense approach to firearms training is as enlightening as it is refreshing. 

In order to maximize your time at the range, it’s imperative that you train in as effective, realistic and practical a manner as you can. Rob Pincus will discuss the steps you’ll need to take to go from just sending rounds downrange to actually training in specific, tested methods of armed self-defense.

Rob Pinus is a leading international personal defense educator specializing in the area of defensive shooting. He is the executive director of Personal Defense Network and owner of I.C.E. Training Company. Rob has conducted training courses for armed professionals and people interested in personal and home defense for more than two decades and is the author of several books and producer of more than 100 DVDs on self-defense topics. In addition to his work in the education field, he is the designer of the Avidity Arms PD10 pistol and a well-respected consultant to ranges around the world. He has spent thousands of hours researching, developing and teaching the courses that he and his team of certified instructors offer.

This one-hour presentation by Will Parker discusses the professions of ATM fillers, delivery persons, and taxi, Uber and Lyft drivers interacting with bad actors and violent criminals. You’ll uncover soft counter-measures, hard counter-measures (up to and including using a firearm) and fighting inside of your vehicle with a gun.

More about Will Parker: Will Parker is a highly passionate, experienced firearms instructor and the founder of Freddie Merc's Gun Wercs and Glacier Speaks IT. Parker retired in 2011 after a 25-year career with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Parker teaches others to not be victims of violence through both soft and hard measures. Outside of those who carry a firearm, he specializes in teaching realtors how to not be victims in their profession. In his 40+ years of experience with firearms, Parker has trained hundreds of citizens and instructors while continuing his own education in the art of teaching others. Some of Parker’s training certifications include USCCA Senior Training Counselor and Instructor, USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level I & II Instructor, I.C.E. Defensive Firearms Coach, Law of Self-Defense Instructor Program Graduate, NRA Certified Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education Instructor, Private Security Specialist, Rangemaster Instructor Development Graduate, MAG-40 Graduate and USMC Weapons & Tactics Instructor.

In this incredibly moving presentation, Denied a Chance author Nicole Goeser discusses the tragic personal events that led her to become a victims advocate and an unwavering supporter of the Second Amendment. Nicole will touch on the dangers of gun-free zones and the importance of carrying a firearm for self-defense.

Nikki Goeser is the Executive Director at the Crime Prevention Research Center and author of the non-fiction book Denied a Chance: How Gun Control Helped a Stalker Murder My Husband. Goesser has managed to channel her own personal hardships with gun control into becoming an outspoken and widely recognized speaker for concealed carry rights, with a focus on the danger of so-called “gun-free” zones. As an advocate for violent-crime victims, Goesser has been instrumental to the drafting of a Tennessee law that now makes wrongful death suit judgments permanent. She has also advocated for the passage of the Tennessee Restaurant Carry Bill, which allows handgun permit holders to carry in restaurants that serve alcohol as long as the permit holder is not drinking. In her pursuit of freedom and justice, Goesser has been awarded the prestigious NRA Sybil Ludington Women’s Freedom Award.

Have you ever heard that the best gun for you is the one that will fit your hand? You certainly want a gun that feels good in your hand and that seems to nestle perfectly into the natural curves and contours of your fingers and palm, but there’s much more to it than that. Learn what to look for so that you can find the right firearm for you.  

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.

Anna Taylor, founder and CEO of Dene Adams, will demonstrate the most effective use of the several Dene Adams holster systems, including corset holsters, thigh holsters and concealed carry leggings. 

Anna Taylor is the founder and CEO of Dene Adams, LLC. Her innovative concealed carry holsters are primarily distributed to law enforcement and private citizens both nationally and internationally. Anna is an NRA Certified Instructor in Pistol, Rifle and Personal Protection in the Home, an NRA Refuse To Be a Victim Instructor and a Range Safety Officer. Anna is currently building Anna Taylor Co., an online resource hub providing reviews on gear, guns and training. A wife, mother of seven and God-fearing woman, she is strong on family values and American freedom. 

In this course, columnist and sponsored competitive shooter Michelle Cerino dives into the details of what comes after you get your concealed carry license. Learn what you can do, mentally and physically, to get yourself to the next level when it comes to firearms training. Feel confident carrying your firearm on a daily basis by learning what it takes to become a gunslinger! 

More about Michelle Cerino: Michelle Cerino, of Cerino Consulting and Training Group, is a sponsored competitive shooter and trainer. When not serving as manager, columnist and social media editor of Women’s Outdoor News, Cerino can be found instructing the Faculty/Administrator Safety Training & Emergency Response (FASTER) program in Northeast Ohio. Cerino’s passion for teaching expands across multiple courses and events, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association Expo, Ohio Tactical Officers Association (OTOA) conferences, A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) Training Conference and The Well Armed Woman (TWAW) National Leadership Conference. Cerino also spends her time as a freelance education writer for Gun World Magazine and the NRA’s Shooting Sports USA.

If you care for young children, elderly parents or loved ones with special needs, you are undoubtedly aware that there are some unique factors when it comes to defending your family. In this presentation, Stephanie Weidner will be revealing which of those factors are a priority and how to address them in a meaningful way to give yourself and those under your protection the best chance at a positive outcome. 
 

More about Stephannie Weidner: Stephannie Weidner is the executive officer of Active Self Protection, a defensive firearms training company and the most viewed self-defense-focused social media outlet in the gun community. She is a nationally certified firearms instructor and is passionate about presenting on and teaching people to properly defend innocent lives in a legal, moral and ethical way.

We’ve pulled together female experts from across several different areas of the industry to address some of the most important questions from our female members. Discussion topics included holster and gear options, women’s groups to join, training information and much more. Moderator Beth Alcazar will address the panelists and will also be taking questions from the audience in the Women’s Showroom.

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.

Michelle Cerino, of Cerino Consulting and Training Group, is a sponsored competitive shooter and trainer. When not serving as manager, columnist and social media editor of Women’s Outdoor News, Cerino can be found instructing the Faculty/Administrator Safety Training & Emergency Response (FASTER) program in Northeast Ohio. Cerino’s passion for teaching expands across multiple courses and events, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association Expo, Ohio Tactical Officers Association (OTOA) conferences, A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) Training Conference and The Well Armed Woman (TWAW) National Leadership Conference. Cerino also spends her time as a freelance education writer for Gun World Magazine and the NRA’s Shooting Sports USA. 

Carrie Lightfoot is the founder and owner of The Well Armed Woman, LLC, the largest and most trusted women’s resource committed to bringing innovative products, training and information to women gun owners everywhere. She is also the founder and chairwoman of the board of TWAW Shooting Chapters Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with 340 chapters in 49 states and a membership of more than 12,000.

Carrie is a published author of many articles in industry-leading magazines and a book, The Well Armed Woman’s Concise Guide to Concealed Carry. She is a popular national speaker and frequent guest in national media, including TIME, NBC Nightly News, USA Today, FOX News, Blaze TV and NRA News. She was also named by Newsmax as one of 2015’s 100 Most Influential Pro-Gun Rights Advocates, was the recipient of the 2015 GLOCK Safety Ambassador Awared and was named the NSSF Project Childsafe S.A.F.E Local Champion. 

Jennifer Cisney Ellers is a professional counselor, life coach, crisis response trainer, author and speaker specializing in the field of grief, crisis and trauma through the Institute for Compassionate Care. She is an approved instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, teaching several CISM courses. She serves as director of the Grief, Crisis and Disaster Network of the American Association of Christian Counselors, as well as a clinical director for the Crisis Response Team of the United States Concealed Carry Association. She co-authored The First 48 Hours: Spiritual Caregivers as First Responders with her husband, Dr. Kevin Ellers.

Michael Martin is the researcher and author of Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals and Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. His textbooks and other training materials are used by thousands of instructors across the U.S., and he is considered one of the nation’s foremost experts in mass shootings. In addition to writing, Martin also dedicates his time to volunteering as a lieutenant with his city’s fire and EMS departments. 

Paramedic and author Michael Martin will dive into a subset of his book and presentation, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, to give you a real-world, hands-on demonstration of how to save the life of a loved one if he or she is ever the subject of a violent attack. You'll learn how to treat knife and gunshot wounds, including wounds to the head and neck, torso or limbs. You'll get hands-on experience with commercial and field expedient tourniquets, pressure dressings, hemostatic agents and more. If you’re ready to become your family’s first responder in an emergency situation, you won’t want to miss this hands-on training.

In this session, George Harris will demonstrate how to safely draw your firearm from concealment and explain the most effective methods for drawing to protect yourself or others. 

More about George Harris: George Harris has been a leading firearms educator and trainer for more than 40 years. He is the co-founder of SIGARMS 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. Harris currently serves as the CEO of International Firearms Consultants LLC, a “one-stop shop” for all personal and professional firearms-related needs.

Join Jared Mount and Sara Morrell for a live demonstration on how to properly engage a taser for self-defense. 

Anna Taylor, founder and CEO of Dene Adams, will demonstrate the most effective use of the several Dene Adams holster systems, including corset holsters, thigh holsters and concealed carry leggings.

Anna Taylor is the founder and CEO of Dene Adams, LLC. Her innovative concealed carry holsters are primarily distributed to law enforcement and private citizens both nationally and internationally. Anna is an NRA Certified Instructor in Pistol, Rifle and Personal Protection in the Home, an NRA Refuse To Be a Victim Instructor and a Range Safety Officer. Anna is currently building Anna Taylor Co., an online resource hub providing reviews on gear, guns and training. A wife, mother of seven and God-fearing woman, she is strong on family values and American freedom. 

Many armed citizens don't get the training they need because the topic of personal defense can be daunting and overwhelming — not to mention expensive. In this presentation, Jacob Paulsen will provide an affordable, easy-to-follow and simple but tested approach for increasing your knowledge and growing your skills.

Jacob Paulsen is the founder and president of ConcealedCarry.com — the nation’s No. 1 resource for concealed carry news, training and resources. Jacob leads a team of more than 50 instructors in 25 states and taught more than 400 concealed carry classes in 2017. Jacob is a USCCA Certified Instructor, an NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer, an affiliate instructor for LASR and Next Level Training, a co-host of the iTunes No. 1 ranked Concealed Carry Podcast, and the author/editor of ConcealedCarry.com. Jacob wrote The Concealed Carry Guide, Survive Anything and Getting the Home Gun Ready. He also hosts an online course called “American Gun Law.”

In 2014, a collaboration between world-class firearms instructors, Olympic Team doctors and athletic trainers developed into the very popular Law Enforcement D.R.A.W. School. Several of the techniques and benefits of D.R.A.W. have been highlighted in Into The Fray with Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski and “Tactical Tuesday” with USCCA Training Operations Manager Steve Fischer. Frequent video guest instructor Jason Speller will personally bring this highly unique, simple training and shooting style to civilians at the Concealed Carry Expo. During these two powerful training sessions, learn directly from Jason as he takes an in-depth look at why the D.R.A.W. method works so well, why you should be using it and the traditional shooting myths you need to know about.

Jason Speller is a 27-year public safety veteran and currently serves as the chief firearms instructor for the national Law Enforcement D.R.A.W. School Firearms Training program. He works with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and has worked internationally on various projects. He oversees and trains alongside a cadre of 72 law enforcement instructors nationally. He has been referred to as the “best kept secret” in firearms training and is highly regarded for his expertise, training style and innovation in the firearms training community. His easy-to-understand, no-nonsense approach to firearms training is as enlightening as it is refreshing. 

Building a home-defense plan is multi-dimensional and essential. When done properly, a well-thought-out plan can substantially reduce your family's risk of becoming victims. In this presentation, John Lovell will walk attendees through some of the biggest factors to consider in home defense, including: avoiding becoming a target, denying entry, early warning, tactical planning, prior training considerations, weapon selection and what happens in the aftermath. 

More about John Lovell: John Lovell is a special operations forces veteran and certified full-time tactics and firearms instructor. His areas of expertise include: night vision implications, low-light tactics, room clearing, pistol/rifle courses and home defense. Lovell is proud to have served his country in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, with numerous combat tours to both Iraq and Afghanistan. His overseas experience also includes serving as a missionary in Central America for four years. He received a B.A. in business and considers himself not only an instructor but also a student of war, philosophy, theology and history. 

If you’ve ever struggled with the choice between on-body and off-body carry, why not consider both … even simultaneously? We’ll cover the good and the bad (along with some dos and don’ts) for these varied concealed carry holster options.  

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.

Anna Taylor, founder and CEO of Dene Adams, will demonstrate the most effective use of the several Dene Adams holster systems, including corset holsters, thigh holsters and concealed carry leggings. 

Anna Taylor is the founder and CEO of Dene Adams, LLC. Her innovative concealed carry holsters are primarily distributed to law enforcement and private citizens both nationally and internationally. Anna is an NRA Certified Instructor in Pistol, Rifle and Personal Protection in the Home, an NRA Refuse To Be a Victim Instructor and a Range Safety Officer. Anna is currently building Anna Taylor Co., an online resource hub providing reviews on gear, guns and training. A wife, mother of seven and God-fearing woman, she is strong on family values and American freedom. 

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 lifesaving — information about how you can be more comfortable, confident and safe with children and guns.

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.

Are you not yet ready to use a gun for personal protection? Or would you simply like to complement your current firearm with another powerful, safe and effective self-defense tool? One great, less-than-lethal option for you may be Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), more commonly known as pepper spray. In this seminar, learn the best ways to use pepper spray to stop and escape dangerous threats. 

More about Matt Mallory: Matt Mallory is a U.S. Army veteran and a highly experienced firearms instructor whose passion for weapons and self-defense began at a very young age. Currently, Mallory works as a sworn New York Law Enforcement Officer, firearms instructor (USCCA, NRA, Utah and New York), self-defense instructor (NY and ASP) and gun store owner. Mallory teaches more than 50 different firearms and self-defense courses each year to thousands of students all over the country. Mallory’s vast experience and passion for teaching ensure that his courses are educational and highly entertaining.

Join Jared Mount and Sara Morrell for a live demonstration on how to properly engage a taser for self-defense. 

In this presentation, we will cover top industry products and methods and techniques for using weapon-mounted and hand-held lights. The pros and cons for each approach and the best practices in deploying these tools will also be discussed. Plus, you will get tips on everyday carry lights and usage.

Jacob Paulsen is the founder and president of ConcealedCarry.com — the nation’s No. 1 resource for concealed carry news, training and resources. Jacob leads a team of more than 50 instructors in 25 states and taught more than 400 concealed carry classes in 2017. Jacob is a USCCA Certified Instructor, an NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer, an affiliate instructor for LASR and Next Level Training, a co-host of the iTunes No. 1 ranked Concealed Carry Podcast, and the author/editor of ConcealedCarry.com. Jacob wrote The Concealed Carry Guide, Survive Anything and Getting the Home Gun Ready. He also hosts an online course called “American Gun Law.”