Concealed Carry Expo

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:
This hands-on class consists of two distinct 1.5-hour 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, appropriate 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, followed by a debriefing and assessment of the drill. Participants will be able to determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. The session is considered to be the highest level of evaluation and application of skills available without having to engage in a real fight.

*NOTE: All attendees are required to bring gloves and long sleeves/hooded sweatshirts. 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.

About the speaker:
Donna Anthony has more than 20 years of experience in security and law enforcement. She has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, an undercover investigator for the Alaska State Trooper Statewide Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. She has collaborated with such federal law enforcement agencies as the U.S. Marshals, DEA, ATF and FBI.

After retiring from the Palmer Police Department, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012, and is the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. Her 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 (TWAW), a non-profit organization that educates, equips and empowers women shooters.

Donna has extensive law enforcement training, from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.

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:
Ron Aguiar, a nationally acclaimed expert of church safety and security and the founder of Oasis Safety, will cover how to protect places of worship. His expertise in church security comes from 18 years of experience as Director of Safety and Security for Southeast Christian Church (Louisville, Kentucky), as well as more than three decades in law enforcement and private security. He is the author of the second edition of Keeping Your Church Safe, which is published by and available from the USCCA. Recently, more and more churches have reached out to Aguiar for assessments and training on how to increase security inside the sacred structures and among members. In this presentation, he will cover topics such as protecting children, guns in churches, volunteer training, setting up a security team and dissect case studies of active shooters.

About the speaker:
Ron Aguiar is the CEO and founder of Oasis Safety, a training provider for houses of worship. Through a focus on prevention and management of emergency situations, Oasis Safety provides responsive training in such areas as active-shooter scenarios, child sexual abuse prevention and security assessments. In addition to being a former law enforcement officer, Ron’s more than 30 years of private security experience includes employment as Papa John’s international safety and security director, as well as 19 years of service as safety and security director for Southeast Christian Church (one of America’s largest churches).

About the presentation:
In this presentation, John Correia, founder and owner of Active Self Protection, will pull principles from the more than 20,000 actual defensive encounter recordings, so that self-defenders can implement them in their own training. The patterns that emerge can give all self-defenders a path to maximize their chances of successfully defending themselves and their families from a deadly threat. This presentation will include real-life surveillance footage of actual defensive encounters, narrated live. Attendee discretion is advised.

About the speaker:
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, John 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, John is a black-belt practitioner and presenter of UMAS Kenpo, with a specialty in empty-handed skills for firearms carriers.

He 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.

About the presentation:
More than 115,000 murders and rapes begin in a car each year. Every 13 minutes, someone is the victim of a violent carjacking. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on a destination academy, join us for this short presentation. We will review some of the core nuances of vehicular defense to help you survive America's roadways.

About the speaker:
Jacob Paulsen:
Jacob Paulsen is the founder and president of ConcealedCarry.com — an online 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 and an affiliate instructor for LASR and Next Level Training. He is a co-host of the iTunes No. 1 ranked Concealed Carry Podcast and wrote The Concealed Carry Guide, Survive Anything and Getting the Home Gun Ready. Jacob also hosts an online course called “American Gun Law.”

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 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.

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

About the speaker:
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. Chris has spent more than two decades instructing law enforcement officers, civilians and military personnel on the nuances of effective firearms use. Chris 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!). Chris enjoys recognition as a published author on the topics of firearms training and instruction.

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:
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:
This hands-on class consists of two distinct 1.5-hour 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, appropriate 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, followed by a debriefing and assessment of the drill. Participants will be able to determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. The session is considered to be the highest level of evaluation and application of skills available without having to engage in a real fight.

*NOTE: All attendees are required to bring gloves and long sleeves/hooded sweatshirts. 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.

About the speaker:
Donna Anthony has more than 20 years of experience in security and law enforcement. She has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, an undercover investigator for the Alaska State Trooper Statewide Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. She has collaborated with such federal law enforcement agencies as the U.S. Marshals, DEA, ATF and FBI.

After retiring from the Palmer Police Department, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012, and is the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. Her 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 (TWAW), a non-profit organization that educates, equips and empowers women shooters.

Donna has extensive law enforcement training, from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.

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:
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:
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:
This hands-on class consists of two distinct 1.5-hour 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, appropriate 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, followed by a debriefing and assessment of the drill. Participants will be able to determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. The session is considered to be the highest level of evaluation and application of skills available without having to engage in a real fight.

*NOTE: All attendees are required to bring gloves and long sleeves/hooded sweatshirts. 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.

About the speaker:
Donna Anthony has more than 20 years of experience in security and law enforcement. She has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, an undercover investigator for the Alaska State Trooper Statewide Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. She has collaborated with such federal law enforcement agencies as the U.S. Marshals, DEA, ATF and FBI.

After retiring from the Palmer Police Department, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012, and is the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. Her 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 (TWAW), a non-profit organization that educates, equips and empowers women shooters.

Donna has extensive law enforcement training, from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.

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:
Firearms training is deeply rooted in tradition. However, tradition has failed to keep pace with the ever-changing world around us. Learn many of the myths and training methods that are preventing shooters from reaching their full training potential.

About the speaker:
Jason Speller is a 29-year veteran of public safety services. He is responsible for the development of D.R.A.W. School, the first nationally standardized law enforcement firearms training curriculum. The Law Enforcement D.R.A.W. School Firearms Training program has been featured in multiple law enforcement publications and is taught coast-to-coast. He also developed and patented the BarrelBlok firearms safety and training aid, America's most popular training tool. Jason is a nationally recognized expert in law enforcement and civilian firearms training. He carries his professional firearms instructor credentials in all platforms through the North Carolina Dept. of Public Safety and received his instructor training through the North Carolina Justice Academy. Jason is a USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals certified instructor, a North Carolina concealed carry handgun instructor and holds ASP law enforcement instructor certifications in Baton, Handcuffing and Defensive Chemical Sprays. He currently serves as the Chief Firearms Instructor for both D.R.A.W. School and D.R.A.W. Academy.

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:
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.

About the speaker:
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. Chris has spent more than two decades instructing law enforcement officers, civilians and military personnel on the nuances of effective firearms use. Chris 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!). Chris enjoys recognition as a published author on the topics of firearms training and instruction.

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:
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.

About the speaker:
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.

About the presentation:
This hands-on class consists of two distinct 1.5-hour 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, appropriate 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, followed by a debriefing and assessment of the drill. Participants will be able to determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. The session is considered to be the highest level of evaluation and application of skills available without having to engage in a real fight.

*NOTE: All attendees are required to bring gloves and long sleeves/hooded sweatshirts. 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.

About the speaker:
Donna Anthony has more than 20 years of experience in security and law enforcement. She has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, an undercover investigator for the Alaska State Trooper Statewide Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. She has collaborated with such federal law enforcement agencies as the U.S. Marshals, DEA, ATF and FBI.

After retiring from the Palmer Police Department, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012, and is the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. Her 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 (TWAW), a non-profit organization that educates, equips and empowers women shooters.

Donna has extensive law enforcement training, from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.

About the presentation:
This one-hour presentation by Will Parker will discuss soft counter-measures, hard counter-measures — up to and including firearm use — and fighting inside of a vehicle with a gun. Attendees will take an in-depth look at professions like ATM fillers, delivery persons, and taxi, Uber and Lyft drivers that often have to interact with bad individuals and violent criminals.

About the speaker:
Will Parker is a highly passionate, experienced firearms instructor and the founder of Freddie Merc's Gun Wercs and Glacier Speaks IT. Will retired in 2011 after a 25-year career with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. He teaches others how 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, Will has trained hundreds of citizens and instructors while continuing his own education in the art of teaching others. Some of his instructor certifications include USCCA Senior Training Counselor; USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level I and II; I.C.E. Defensive Firearms; Law of Self-Defense Program; Range Safety Officer and Certified Instructor with NRA; Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education; Private Security Specialist, Rangemaster Graduate, MAG-40 Graduate and USMC Weapons & Tactics.