Ryan has over 17 years of experience in the U.S. Army serving in roles as a Cavalry Scout, Infantryman, and a Military Intelligence professional. He has trained in reconnaissance and surveillance, attended the Army Mountain Warfare School, and Military Intelligence schools. The skills learned through these trainings have been put into practice in Afghanistan and supporting operations in Iraq, Syria and throughout Africa. He desires to utilize his experience and passion to train people how to respond in a high-risk environment or situation.

NRA Instructor Certifications include: 

Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearm Safety, Basic and Advanced Pistol, Personal Protection Outside the Home, Personal Protection Inside the Home, Defensive Pistol, and CCW.

MSP Certified HQL and CCW Instructor.

Marc "Doc" is a retired Combat Medic with 20 years of experience in the U.S. Army with five combat tours. He has deployed to Egypt, Israel, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Somalia, and Kenya. In addition to being a Combat Medic, he has also been a Paramedic for 15 years. He has attended training in Basic and Advanced Trauma Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Advanced Tactical Trauma Course. Doc has a love for working with people and teaching them from his vast experience and knowledge.  

Valentine has over 7 years of experience in Military Intelligence with the U.S. Army and has supported operations in Syria and Iraq. He has over 6 years of experience working in Law Enforcement and has attended self-defense instructor and active shooter response courses. In addition, he has over 10 years of experience training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He strives to utilize his knowledge and experience to teach others how to defend themselves and their loved ones.  

Samantha has trained in the martial art of Korean Tang Soo Do (the same martial art that Chuck Noris trained in), Ju-Jitsu, point fighting, and edged weapons since 2009. She has aided in the instruction of newer students, and women's self-defense classes at the University of Maryland at College Park. Samantha is very energetic with a passion for better preparing people to protect themselves.