Todd retired as a full time police officer in August 2015.

He started his law enforcement career in 1990 with the San Jose Police Department.

During his tenure, Todd has served in many Special Operations units which consisted of a convert and plain clothed Narcotic Enforcement, Critical Incident Teams, Rapid Containment Teams, Crowd Control and also doing High-Risk Warrant Service with his department and in conjunction with other local SWAT teams.

He has been a Field Training Officer (FTO) for over 10 years and AR-15 Operator (Specialist) for over 17 years.

Patty is a USCCA certified instructor with a background in corporate training. She first entered the firearms world after experiencing a situation that made her realize she was responsible for her own personal safety. 

Patty believes it is a “game changer” to have the confidence that comes from being skilled with a firearm and refusing to be a victim.

As an instructor, Patty guides her students through their introduction to firearms with a safe, supportive, low-pressure learning environment to help them go from hesitant beginners to confident, empowered gun owners who are capable of protecting themselves and their families.

Patrick is a dedicated teacher and student of defense. His lineage and training is extensive, his commitment unmatched, and his teaching skills exceptional.  

Training with Patrick you don’t just get basics in one art, you get a cultivated understanding and comprehension of defense.  

He is dedicated to developing capable, empowered, and mindful students. This leads to a teaching style that develops situational response and practical skillsets to improve a student’s capacity to adapt and perform in an increasingly dangerous world.

Erik was first introduced to firearms over 50 years ago, when his father taught him to shoot trap, skeet and rifle. Ultimately, this turned into a lifelong support of the shooting sports, eventually leading to becoming a firearms instructor.  Currently, Erik holds multiple Instructor and Range Safety Officer Certifications with the NRA and USCCA.   Erik also recently became an instructor with the school safety program ‘Fight Back Nation’.

Woody Cannon has been around firearms all his life. Woody has been teaching firearms skills for over 3 decades. He is an NRA training Counselor and certified in rifle, pistol, shotgun, muzzle loading firearms, Personal Protection both Inside and Outside the Home, and NRA Defensive Pistol and Concealed Carry Instructor. He is also a certified reloading instructor.  He is a BSA Merit Badge counselor and continues to teach several youth firearms training programs.

Frank Xu is an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, Utah State CCW Certified Instructor, Chief Range Officer (CRO) in USPSA, Safety Officer (SO) in IDPA, and a Master Class shooter in both USPSA and IDPA. Originally from Taiwan, Frank began his journey into the world of firearms during his service in the Taiwanese Army. After moving to the United States in 2013, he pursued his passion for shooting and honed his skills through competitive shooting, currently ranking 14th in the world in his division.

Frank’s dedication to excellence has earned him numerous titles, including victories in Carry Optics at prestigious competitions like the USPSA State and Regional Championships, IDPA National Championships, and the IDPA World Championship. His competitive career from 2017 to 2024 highlights his growth and consistency as a top-level competitor.