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<h3>Our goal is simple – to be the leading destination of high-quality, personal defense video content online and a no-nonsense gathering place for those serious about arming themselves for defense in every aspect of their lives.</h3>

<h2>The Beginning</h2>
<p>We found there was a need for high-quality personal defense instructional videos, so we searched out the top instructors in the field and produced the Personal Firearm Defense DVD Series. We partnered with Rob Pincus, a personal defense industry leader and owner of I.C.E. Training, to provide instruction on our DVDs as well as act as executive director for <a href="http://www.PersonalDefenseNetwork.com/" target="_blank">PersonalDefenseNetwork.com</a>.</p>

<h2>Who We Are</h2>
<p>Personal Defense Network (PDN) brings together the insight and training expertise of the best instructors in the industry, and has become the go-to resource for conscientious civilians, law enforcement personnel and military operators interested in defending every aspect of their lives. PDN contributors are a hand-picked group, representing all facets of personal defense, so you will have the best the web has to offer, all in one destination. </p>

<h3>Active PDN Editors and Contributors</h3>   
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	<li><a href="/about/#RobPincus" target="_self" title="Rob Pincus Managing Editor">Rob Pincus</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#OmariBroussard" target="_self" title="Omari Broussard">Omari Broussard</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#CecilBurch" target="_self" title="Cecil Burch">Cecil Burch</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#CalebCausey" target="_self" title="Caleb Causey">Caleb Causey</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#ChrisCollins" target="_self" title="Chris Collins">Chris Collins</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#GrantCunningham" target="_self" title="Grant Cunningham">Grant Cunningham</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#MichaelDasargo" target="_self" title="Michael Dasargo">Michael Dasargo</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#ChrisFry" target="_self" title="Chris Fry">Chris Fry</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#PaulHaberstroh" target="_self" title="Paul Haberstroh">Paul Haberstroh</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#AaronIsrael" target="_self" title="Aaron Israel">Aaron Israel</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#BarretKendrick" target="_self" title="Barret Kendrick">Barret Kendrick</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#KristinLarson" target="_self" title="Kristin Larson">Kristin Larson</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#AndyLoeffler" target="_self" title="Andy Loeffler">Andy Loeffler</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#JulieLoeffler" target="_self" title="Julie Loeffler">Julie Loeffler</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#RichNable" target="_self" title="Rich Nable">Rich Nable</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#JarrodNeeds" target="_self" title="Jarrod Needs">Jarrod Needs</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#KentODonnell" target="_self" title="Kent O'Donnell">Kent O'Donnell</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#JamieOnion" target="_self" title="Jamie Onion">Jamie Onion</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#DeryckPoole" target="_self" title="Deryck Poole">Deryck Poole</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#MikeSeeklander" target="_self" title="Mike Seeklander">Mike Seeklander</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#IanStrimbeck" target="_self" title="IanStrimbeck">Ian Strimbeck</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#LeeVernon" target="_self" title="Lee Vernon">Lee Vernon</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#DanielWatson" target="_self" title="Daniel Watson">Daniel Watson</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#ClaudeWerner" target="_self" title="Claude Werner">Claude Werner</a></li>
	<li><a href="/about/#JustinWhite" target="_self" title="Justin White">Justin White</a></li>
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<h3>Rob Pincus - Executive Director</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28113043/Rob-Pincus-Photo-1501.jpg" border="0" alt="Rob Pincus Executive Director" title="Rob Pincus" /></span></p>
<p>Rob Pincus is a professional trainer, author and consultant. He and his staff at <a href="http://www.icetraining.us/" target="_blank">I.C.E. Training Company</a> provide services to military, law enforcement, private security and students interested in self-defense. Rob is the developer of the <a href="Combat Focus Shooting program</a>, the most efficient defensive firearms training methodology available today. </p>
<p>Rob provides efficient training methodologies to those interested in developing firearms, tactical operations and defensive skills. These methods stress gaining maximum value from limited training resources and working well with what the body does naturally under real world conditions.</p>
<p>Rob has experience as a law enforcement officer and executive protection agent and was also commissioned as an officer in the United States Army Reserve after graduating from the Military College of Vermont with a degree in Political Science. Rob serves the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office as a Training Officer and has been a staff writer with <a href="http://www.swatmag.com/" target="_blank">S.W.A.T. Magazine</a> since 2001.</p>
<p>From 2003 through 2007, Rob was the Director of The Valhalla Training Center in Montrose, Colorado. Rob developed the training doctrines and programs that brought Valhalla to the attention of the entire shooting industry as a leading source of reality based firearms training. During this time, Valhalla was identified by the Rand Corporation as a leader in private sector reality based training and as a sole source provider to 10th Group Army Special Forces for Extreme Close Quarters Counter Ambush training.</p>
<p>Rob and his I.C.E. team are also regularly sought out as a Team Building and Leadership Development consultants by business leaders and multi-national corporations and conduct programs involving firearm familiarization and other unique experiences.</p>
<p>Recently, Rob has focused on program and instructor development. Instructors groups that have sought out Rob's expertise and integrated components of his programs include the Chicago Police Department FTU, South Wales Police Department Training Unit (UK), NSW SEAL Qualification Training, Bavarian Polizie (DE), Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office and 19th Group Army Special Forces. Rob also conducts an annual conference for certified Combat Focus Shooting Instructors.</p>

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<h3>Omari Broussard</strong></h3>
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<p><span class="normal">Omari Broussard is the founder and director of training at 10X Defense in Menifee, California. He is also a lead Combat Focus Shooting instructor and adjunct instructor for I.C.E. Training Company. He carries certifications from I.C.E. Training, CrossFit, Blauer Tactical Systems, the National Rifle Association, and the U.S. Navy.</span></p>
<p><span class="normal">Omari has led and designed training programs in Maritime Interdiction Operations for various U.S. Navy Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Teams. He has extensive experience training military, law enforcement, security professionals, and private citizens in combatives and defensive shooting. He continues to work with armed professionals and private citizens as an instructor and consultant. As a founding member of the Association of Defensive Shooting Instructors, he hopes to make valuable contributions to the future of the firearms training industry.</span></p>
<p><span class="normal">Omari Broussard can be contacted at <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Personal Defense Network">[email protected]</a>.</span></p>


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<h3>Cecil Burch</strong></h3>
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<p><span class="normal">Cecil Burch has been pursuing his passion for Martial Arts since he was 16. He has trained in a number of fighting methods and held teaching certifications in such diverse arts as Jeet Kune Do, Savate and Muay Thai.</span></p>
<p><span class="normal">He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Megaton Dias. He was also one of the original select group of people authorized by Rodney King, creator of the Crazy Monkey Defense (CMD) boxing system, to teach CMD. He is currently one of the four highest-level CMD trainers in the world. </span></p>
<p><span class="normal">Cecil has worked with law enforcement officers, military special operations troops, and private citizens on the functional utilization of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, boxing, and clinch-fighting in close quarters combat.</span></p>

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<h3>Caleb Causey</strong></h3>
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<p>Caleb Causey has been involved with field and tactical medicine for over 15 years. Caleb is the owner of the field and tactical medical training company, Lone Star Medics. He served as a combat medic in the United States Army and has had multiple deployments. He spent six years with a volunteer fire department. During that time, Caleb was also the lead medic for the SWAT team. Caleb has earned multiple instructor and provider level certifications at state and national levels in Emergency Medicine. </p>
<p>He has been a presenter at several conferences over the years and continues to learn more than he teaches. Lone Star Medics offers different levels of courses for the layperson, healthcare providers, and law enforcement throughout the country. </p>

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<h3>Chris Collins</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28112718/chris-collins-150.jpg" border="0" alt="Chris Collins" title="Chris Collins"/></span></p>
<p>Chris Collins is the owner of ATAP Training in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he develops and delivers curriculum to a demographic ranging from first-time gun owners to highly trained Special Operations members around the globe. Chris is also the Director of Training at NextLevel Training in Ferndale, Washington and an instructor for the United States Shooting Academy. He is a five-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served in 3rd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Company and 2nd Battalion 8th Marines. He is a founding member of the Association of Defensive Shooting Instructors and continually strives to find better ways to deliver students information that may someday save their lives.</p>
<p>Chris can be contacted at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p>

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<h3>Grant Cunningham</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28112759/Grant-Cunningham-150.jpg" border="0" alt="Grant Cunningham" title="Grant Cunningham"/></span></p>
<p>Grant Cunningham is a renowned gunsmith, author and trainer noted for his expertise with the double-action revolver.</p>
<p>His work on Colt, S&W, and Ruger revolvers has been featured in several national magazines. When he's not building fine revolvers, Grant can be found on the range teaching proper handling and operation of the double-action wheelgun.</p>
<p>Whether for sport or defense, Grant passes on to others the skill of shooting what he calls "the quintessential American firearms." His engaging teaching style earns rave reviews from his students.</p>
<p>Grant is the author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gun-Digest-Book-Revolver-Books/dp/1440218129/" target="_blank"><em>The Gun Digest Book of the Revolver</em></a>, released in Fall 2011, and also writes a popular blog dealing with a wide range of self-defense and shooting topics. He can be reached through his website, <a href="http://www.grantcunningham.com" target="_blank">www.grantcunningham.com</a>.</p>

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<h3>Michael Dasargo</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28112934/Michael-Dasargo.jpg" border="0"  alt="Michael Dasargo" title="Michael Dasargo"/></span></p>
<p>Mike Dasargo is an ASIS Certified Protection Professional, Executive Protection Agent, and Corporate Security Advisor. He began training martial arts at a young age, and has a lifelong interest in the study of kinesiology, sport and combat psychology, and neurosciences related to stress and motor performance. His previous experiences -- being raised in disadvantaged neighborhoods, and working as a bouncer, security driver, protection agent, and EMT/tactical medic -- have provided additional depth to his understanding of personal defense training efficacy.</p>
<p>Mike has been a trainer since 1996, and is an active Combat Focus Shooting Instructor and Association of Defensive Shooting Instructors member. He continues to teach martial arts and personal defense at Contact Kinetics, and Combat Focus Shooting at 10XDefense. He can be reached at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ContactKinetics" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/contactkinetics</a> or <a href="http://10xdefense.com/" target="_blank">10xdefense.com</a>.</p>

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<h3>Chris Fry</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img style="width: 149px; height: 115px; float: right; border: 0pt none;" class="block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28112723/chris-fry-150.jpg" border="0" alt="Chris Fry" title="Chris Fry"/></span></p>
<p>Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum development for <a href="http://www.mdtstraining.com/" target="_blank">Modern Defensive Training Systems</a> in Utica, New York, where he conducts courses in reality-driven practical combatives, extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife, edged weapon combatives, and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills. Chris has been an active instructor with Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts in Nevada since 2003, servicing law enforcement, military and select government agencies. Chris is a certified AR-15/M4/M16 and Glock armorer, a contributor to various online firearms resource websites, and a frequent presenter at national and international personal protection and small arms training conferences for both citizens and law enforcement.</p>
<p>Chris Fry can be contacted at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p>

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<h3>Paul Haberstroh</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28112959/Paul-Haberstroh.png" border="0" alt="Paul Haberstroh" title="Paul Haberstroh"/></span></p>
<p>Paul Haberstroh is an NRA Training Counselor for Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection in the Home, Outside the Home, and Home Firearm Safety. He is also a Certified Combat Focus Shooting Instructor, a Certified PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor and a Certified Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor®. </p> 
<p>He holds firearms instructor certifications from the California Department of Justice, Utah Department of Public Safety and Kansas Office of the Attorney General. Paul is also a Certified Glock Armorer.</p>
<p>He can be contacted at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.<p>

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<h3>Aaron Israel</strong></h3>
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<p>Aaron Israel is a certified Combat Focus Shooting Instructor, a Texas Concealed Handgun License Instructor, and the owner of Fundamental Defense in Midland, Texas. He is an eight-year veteran of the United States Army with experience in Psychological Operations on the enlisted side and as a Captain in the Field Artillery branch on the officer side. He deployed to southern Iraq in support of OIF in 2008-2009 with 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. </p> 
<p>He left the service in 2011 and now works full-time in the oil and gas industry while teaching defensive firearms classes on the side. His passion as an instructor is to show average working men and women how to train in context for defensive situations with only limited time and resources. Aaron can be reached at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or on his website, <a href="http://www.fundamentaldefense.org/">www.fundamentaldefense.org</a>.</p>

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<h3>Barret Kendrick</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28112654/Barret-Kendrick.jpg" border="0"  alt="Barret Kendrick" title="Barret Kendrick"/></span></p>
<p>Barret Kendrick is the founder of and lead instructor at Bearco Training in Covington, Louisiana. As Louisiana's premier reality-based training center, Bearco Training specializes in providing practical defensive skills for everyday people.</p>
<p>As a full-time instructor, Barret has dedicated himself and his company to provide realistic defensive training to responsible armed citizens, law enforcement, and members of our armed forces. Throughout his region and nationally, he works with hundreds of students annually in defensive shooting and force-on-force training.</p>
<p>Barret carries numerous instructor-level certifications for defensive shooting, LE range/shoot-house operations, and scenario-based force-on-force training. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p>

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<h3>Kristin Larson</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28112913/kristin-larson.jpg" border="0"  alt="Kristin Larson" title="Kristin Larson"/></span></p>
<p>Kristin is a Defensive Firearms Coach. She helps mindful individuals, families, and professionals improve their ability to defend themselves so they can live confidently and be here for the ones who love them most. Kristin has a passion for empowering both new and experienced shooters. She has experience coaching hundreds of students, and as the owner of Prime Defense, LLC, enjoys training students in permit to carry and defensive firearms courses. </p>
<p>Kristin believes each capable individual has the right and responsibility to take control of their personal safety, and that safe, responsible firearms education and ownership are integral pieces of that plan. In Kristin's courses, emphasis is placed on the most relevant material and techniques, and making sure each student leaves with a higher level of understanding and competency. Her website is <a href="http://www.primedefensellc.com" target="_blank">www.primedefensellc.com</a> and email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>.

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<h3>Andy Loeffler</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28112649/andy-loeffler.png" border="0" alt="Andy Loeffler" title="Andy Loeffler"/></span></p>
<p>Andy Loeffler is the lead handgun instructor at <a href="http://www.blackwingsc.com/" target="_blank">Black Wing Shooting Center</a>, an NASR five-star rated range and gun shop located in Delaware, Ohio. He has been teaching in the private sector since 1999 and is a certified Combat Focus Shooting instructor.</p> 
<p> A U.S. Army veteran, Andy retired from the Ohio Army National Guard, where he served as the Senior Small Arms Instructor for the State's Master Weapons Training Team. </p> 
<p>Andy teaches full-time for Black Wing Shooting Center and can be reached via <a href="http://www.blackwingsc.com/" target="_blank">blackwingsc.com</a>.</p>

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<h3>Julie Loeffler</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28112843/Julie-Loeffler.jpg"  border="0" alt="Julie Loeffler" title="Julie Loeffler"/></span></p>
<p>Julie Loeffler, owner and operator of Mid-Ohio IMB (Delaware, Ohio), is an Associate Instructor in the IMB Academy, the school founded by Richard “The Iron Dragon” Bustillo and which continues to teach the concepts of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. She is a brown belt under Supreme Grand Master Cacoy Canete in Filipino Eskrima.  She also teaches handgun basics to women and is a published author for <em>The American Woman Shooter</em> as well as PDN.  Julie believes that empowering individuals to identify and adopt what works best for them in armed and unarmed defense is the most practical approach to personal safety. Contact Julie at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>  or via her website, <a href="http://www.midohioimb.com">www.midohioimb.com</a>.</p>

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<h3>Rich Nable</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28113006/rich-nable-helipad.jpg" border="0" alt="Rich Nable" title="Rich Nable"/></span></p>
<p>An Atlanta native, Rich Nable started with the Fulton Police Department in 1987 and worked patrol for almost 18 years. He became FTO in 1998 and trained officers in that capacity for seven years. In 2005, he was assigned to the firing range full time and became Lieutenant/rangemaster in 2011. SWAT certified since 2001, he is currently an operator and sniper team leader. He creates and teaches most of the firearms and related programs for the regional police academy and his department. </p> 
<p>Nable has written two books on police work and is writing a third for instructors/trainers. He's on the board of directors for the Georgia Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and is training coordinator for the Georgia Tactical Officer Association.</p>

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<h3>Jarrod Needs</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28112833/jarrod-needs.jpg" border="0"  alt="Jarrod Needs" title="Jarrod Needs"/></span></p>
<p>Jarrod Needs is the owner and lead instructor for Trigger Time LLC, located in the Mansfield, Ohio, area. He has been shooting since he was about five years old and learned marksmanship from his father. In 2012, Jarrod began teaching firearms part-time, but soon found himself extremely busy with students driving from all over Ohio for his courses. Jarrod is a constant student and loves training and learning new concepts in defensive firearms. He is currently NRA Certified in Basic Pistol and Personal Protection, and recently completed the Association of Defensive Shooting Instructors' Intuitive Sighted Fire Instructor Development Course. Jarrod's courses focus on concealed handgun self-defense, and his students range from beginners to retired law enforcement and military. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p>

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<h3>Kent O'Donnell</strong></h3>
<p><span class="about-image-wrap"><img class="about-profile-image block_right" src="https://d2culxnxbccemt.cloudfront.net/pdn/content/uploads/2015/07/28112904/kent-odonnell.png" border="0" alt="Kent O'Donnell" title="Kent O'Donnell"/></span></p>
<p>A former Marine, EMT, and firefighter, Kent O'Donnell has eight years in the police service. He has served in the Patrol Division, Street Crimes Unit, and Training Division. Kent holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fort Lewis College. </p> 
<p>With Black Sheep Tactical Training, he focuses on student success by providing positive reinforcement and a learning environment that promotes receptive students. He can be reached through <a href="http://www.blacksheeptacticaltraining.com/">blacksheeptacticaltraining.com</a>.</p>

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<h3>Jamie Onion</strong></h3>
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<p>Jamie Onion is an active law enforcement officer in the State of Ohio, where he also teaches at several colleges in their Criminal Justice programs. He has been a law enforcement instructor for 10 years. Jamie holds instructor-level certifications for the state law enforcement academy, Handgun, Rifle/Carbine, Sub-machinegun, TASER, O.C/Pepper Spray and Baton. He is also a certified Combat Focus Shootingâ„¢, Combat Focus Carbine, and Advanced Pistol Handling Instructor. </p> 
<p>He runs his own training company for LEO, military and civilian students. His educational background consists of both a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Masters of Public Administration. In addition to his instructor credentials, Jamie has attended several hundred hours of firearms and other training from some of the world's top instructors and continues to do so regularly.</p>

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<h3>Deryck Poole</strong></h3>
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<p><span class="normal">Deryck Poole is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the founder and director of training for Echo-5 Training Group. He is also a senior Combat Focus Shooting instructor and works for I.C.E. Training as a staff instructor and outside instructor liaison. He also holds certifications from I.C.E. Training and Glock Inc, plus multiple NRA instructor certifications.</span></p>
<p><span class="normal">Deryck has 17 years of experience as an instructor. He conducted training for both combat and non-combat personnel while serving as a rifleman and range safety NCO in the Marines. He continues to work with both armed professionals and lawfully armed citizens as a firearms and defensive shooting instructor. He believes all instructors should consider themselves a student first, so he regularly attends training from some of the world's top instructors. He is a member of the Association of Defensive Shooting Instructors.</span></p>

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<h3>Mike Seeklander</strong></h3>
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<p>Mike Seeklander is the owner and operator of <a href="http://www.shooting-performance.com/" target="_blank">Shooting Performance</a>, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A combat veteran of Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Seeklander served five years of active duty and four years of reserve duty in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was an intelligence specialist and marksmanship instructor. He also has local and federal law enforcement experience, including more than 10 years as a full-time or lead instructor. In addition to running live course, Mike has written two books, dozens of articles and hosted television shows related to firearms and personal defense instruction.</p>
<p>Seeklander served as the Branch Chief and lead instructor for the Firearms Division at the Federal Air Marshal Training Division in Atlantic City. He was responsible for the development, implementation and supervision of all firearms and tactical shoot-house instruction for the Federal Air Marshal Service.</p>

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<h3><strong style=color:#333333;">Ian Strimbeck</strong></h3>
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<p>Ian Strimbeck is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and head instructor at <a href="http://freedomhillgear.com/" target="_blank">Freedom Hill Gear</a>. He has been deployed twice, once in support of OIF and then in support of the 22nd MEU as an Infantry Rifleman. He is a Combat Focus Shooting instructor, Fit Shot coach, and founding member of ADSI. Ian is a Salem State University graduate and attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications.</p>
<p>Ian has trained under combatives instructors such as Craig Douglas, Cecil Burch, Chris Fry, and Tom Sotis. When not teaching, Ian is a student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and CrossFit. He also works for Resolute Security Group providing Executive Protection services for international dignitaries, VIPs, and celebrities.</p>
<p>Ian can be reached at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p>

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<h3>Lee Vernon</strong></h3>
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<p><a href="http://www.tacticalfirearmstrainingaustin.com/credentials/" target="_blank">Lee Vernon</a> is the founder and CEO of Combative Weapon Solutions, based out of Austin, Texas. </p>
<p>CWS’s diverse and highly trained core of instructors are seasoned and active law enforcement officers, firefighters/EMS, and military personnel who have well over 50 years of combined real-life street experience dealing with the realities of violence. </p>
<p>Lee can be reached at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>. Visit the CWS website at <a href="http://www.combativeweaponsolutions.com/" target="_blank">combativeweaponsolutions.com</a> or the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR26NUL4lTMFbxZhdZL1lWw" target="_blank">CWS YouTube Channel</a> for more information. CWS also conducts product testing, evaluation and research, and contributes articles to major industry publications.</p>

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<h3>Daniel Watson</strong></h3>
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<p>Daniel Watson (aka TAC) is the sole owner and operator of Tactical Awareness Concepts, LLC. Operating out of northeast Texas, he teaches a variety of firearms courses along with the Texas Concealed Handgun License Course. Daniel is a U.S. Army Warrant Officer who retired in 2011 after 22+ years of service. A decorated combat veteran, he now serves as a U.S. Contractor in Afghanistan. </p> 
<p>TAC is an NRA Certified Handgun instructor, former reserve police officer, professional airplane pilot and helicopter pilot. </p>
<p>He can be reached through his website, <a href="http://www.tacticalawarenessconcepts.com/" target="_blank">tacticalawarenessconcepts.com</a>, or by email at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p>

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<h3>Claude Werner</strong></h3>
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<p>Claude Werner is a retired U.S. Army officer. He served in Airborne, Ranger, Special Forces and Mechanized Infantry units and commanded a Special Forces A-Team and Bradley Infantry Company. He is an NRA Certified Instructor for Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection in the Home, Home Firearm Safety and is a Certified Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor®. For five years, he was the Chief Instructor at the elite Rogers Shooting School. </p> 
<p>Claude is a Four Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association and has won several sanctioned IDPA championships in the revolver division using snub-nose revolvers.</p>

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<h3>Justin White</strong></h3>
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<p>Justin White began training in the martial arts at age 15 and never stopped. Upon his wife's entrance to U.S. Army active duty in 2010, he expanded his focus to defensive applications of armed and unarmed combatives. He is certified to instruct Basic and Tactical Modern Army Combatives and is active in the combatives program at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.</p>
<p>White founded Mad Science MMA to share his passion for martial arts and prepare U.S. service members and their dependents for both the competitive arena and the world stage. He has helped train hundreds of soldiers, including military personnel from more than ten allied nations. He is an NRA certified Pistol Instructor, Jujitsu black belt, and recently became the first civilian trained and certified in the U.S. Army's Special Operations Combatives Program. </p>

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<p><em>In the past, the following Instructors have also contributed content to Personal Defense Network:</p>
<p>Robb Hamic, Marty Hayes, Michael Janich, Andy Langlois, Kelly Muir, Mike Riter, Daniel Shaw, Mark Slane, Ian Strimbeck and David Williams.</em></p>