Kyle grew up in Greater Boston, but eventually became a police officer for a city in western Massachusetts, where he’s served as a patrolman and one of the PD’s firearms instructors for the last four years. Kyle would go on to get certified by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) to teach pistol, pistol-mounted optics, patrol rifle, shotgun, and employment of the ballistic shield at his agency and at MPTC police academies across Massachusetts. Kyle shoots competitively in the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), where he holds “Master” classifications in both Open and Carry Optics divisions; at the end of 2024, Kyle was ranked 11th nationally out of all “LE Open” shooters in USPSA. Since discovering practical shooting, Kyle has embraced its principles and worked tirelessly to use them to bridge the gap between traditional police firearms training and performance shooting.

Josh served in the U.S. Army from 2000-2004 as a Cavalry Scout, during which time he deployed to Iraq in support of OIF I. After an honorable discharge, Josh went on to work as a private contractor for the U.S. Department of State (DoS) from 2004-2009, where he completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. From 2010-2011, after leaving the DoS, Josh worked as an Executive Protection Specialist for a top 10 “high net worth” family in the U.S. In 2011, Josh began his career in law enforcement with the Salem Police Department in Massachusetts. In 2014, he became a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC)-certified firearms instructor in pistol, pistol-mounted optics, patrol rifle, and shotgun. Josh is currently Salem PD’s full-time firearms instructor, active shooter response instructor, and mechanical breaching instructor. Josh maintains an open mind about shooting and training and regularly seeks ways to better himself as a shooter/teacher and other LEOs as shooters. Josh has trained with Rick Crawley and Paul Costa of Achilles Heel Tactical, Rich Bruno of RAB Firearms Training & Cunsulting, Tyler Ostholthoff of PGC Training Group, and multiple, well-respected teachers at the SIG Sauer Academy.

Born and raised in central Massachusetts, Steve is a full-time electrician by day, owns and operates his own firearms shop by night, and carries a gun 24/7 to protect himself, his family, and his friends. After receiving his LTC years ago, Steve realized quicker than most how important high-quality, “no bullshit” training is for the everyday pistol carrier. Steve’s trained with some of the best teachers in the industry, to include Rick Crawley and Paul Costa of Achilles Heel Tactical, Nick Young of Velox Training Group, Craig Douglas and Brian Frias of ShivWorks, Mike Rohan of Dark Angel Medical, and several, well-respected instructors at Ridgeline Defense. In Steve’s classes, expect the “lawfully-armed American’s” perspective on shooting, training and preparedness.

Cam grew up in Palmer, Massachusetts and started his law enforcement career as a patrolman with the Springfield College Police. Cam eventually joined the Wilbraham Police Department, where he serves now as a patrolman and firearms instructor; Cam is certified by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) to teach pistol, pistol-mounted optics, and patrol rifle. Cam competes in both the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), where he holds an “A Class” classification in the Open Division, and the Practical Competition Shooting League (PCSL). Cam has trained with some of the best teachers in the industry, to include Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project, Rick Crawley and Paul Costa of Achilles Heel Tactical, and multiple, well-respected instructors at the SIG Sauer Academy. Cam has also completed both the Pistol Capstone and Carbine Capstone with Tyler Ostholthoff of PGC Training Group. Cam is a life-long learner, maintains a super open mind about shooting and training, and brings a lot of critical, real-world experience to the range when he teaches.

Scott is a Massachusetts native and shoots competitively in both the United States Practical Pistol Association (USPSA) and International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA); Scott is a USPSA “A Class” and IDPA “Master Class” shooter in each association’s respective “Carry Optics” divisions. Scott started and maintains the Holbrook, MA Sportsman’s Club’s USPSA program and regularly hosts matches there. Scott has trained with Kita Busse of 180 Firearms Training, Sam Callahan of Callahan Training Group, and Joey Sauerland of Sauerland Coaching. Scott is a full-time electrician. Formerly, Scott worked for the U.S. Department of Energy as a Nuclear Security Officer at the Pilgrim Power Plant in Plymouth and an Executive Protection Specialist for Continuum Group. Scott cares deeply about making sure new and seasoned shooters understand how to train safely and confidently, with practical shooting principles in mind.

Kyle was born and raised in Massachusetts. Upon graduating high school, Kyle enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his graduation from the School of Infantry-East, Kyle was selected for the prestigious Presidential Security Program, where he served as a Designated Marksman protecting the President in Washington D.C. and Camp David. After his time in Marine Security Company, Kyle served as an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. Kyle deployed with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit supporting strategic operations in Northern Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Kyle was honorably discharged in 2019, at which time he moved back to Massachusetts and began working as a private security contractor in the executive protection (EP) field. Kyle would eventually found his own EP company, Continuum Group, where he works now protecting clients all over the country.

Kyle leads our (eight-hour) Hybrid “BFS for MA LTC + Intro to Pistol” course, the first of its kind in our State. We REFUSE to issue paper certifications to LTC applicants and “call it a day;” our gun-carriers - and the New England communities they’ll ultimately serve - deserve more. Kyle will provide students with the safety and legal knowledge required by the State to obtain an LTC, review and discuss the outcomes of the most recent MA-based cases involving gun-carriers who used force in self-defense, and provide real pistol handling, fundamentals, and principles training complete with a comprehensive live-fire workshop.

Kyle is the ultimate quiet professional, maintains an open mind about shooting and training, and will play a key role in setting our new gun-carriers up for success as decision-makers and shooters.

Josh was born and raised in Greater Boston and began his gun-carrying journey after landing a job at Cabela’s working the gun counter many years ago. Josh would eventually get hired by the Mass Firearms School in Holliston, MA, where he works now as a supervisor.

In early 2024, Josh discovered the world of practical and competitive shooting, and he hasn’t looked back. Josh competes nearly every weekend, primarily in the United States Prectical Shooting Association (USPSA), where he maintains an “A Class” ranking in the Carry Optics (CO) and Limited Optics (LO) Divisions. You can also find him shooting a variety of other matches in the Practical Carbine Shooting League (PCSL), International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), and Galactic Pistol Association (GPA).

Josh has trained with some of the best instructors in the industry, including Brantley Merriam, Tom Castro, and Nick Young. Josh believes competing should be THE guide to improving shooting performance, no matter your profession or reason for carrying a gun.

Josh leads our “Intro to Competition Pistol” program, focusing primarily on the benefits of USPSA and Hit Factor (HF) scoring in training.