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 a “Master” classification in the Open Division; 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.

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.

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, 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.

Joe grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts and would eventually begin his law enforcement career with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office in 2006, where he served as a Corrections Officer for thirteen years. In 2019, Joe joined the Law Enforcement Division of the Sheriff’s Office, where he serves currently as a Deputy Sheriff. In 2020, he joined the Hampden County Special Response Team (SRT), where he serves now as the team’s primary firearms instructor; Joe is certified by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) to teach pistol, patrol rifle, and shotgun. Joe is also an “Instructor Trainer” for the MPTC. Joe competes in the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) in the Carry Optics Division, where he holds an “A Class” classification. Joe has trained with multiple highly sought-after instructors in the industry, to include Rick Crawley and Paul Costa of Achilles Heel Tactical, Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samuri Project, Nick Young of Velox Training Group, Billy Barton of SpecTrain, and Aaron Cowan of Sage Dynamics. Joe is incredibly passionate about shooting, learning, and training, and devotes nearly the entirety of his time “on the job” teaching new and veteran officers how to shoot.