FTA Instructors

Many of our instructors are volunteers from past courses.  They have continued to train, and show exceptional aptitude and interest in firearms training and safe handling.

Each instructor, after informal training, has attended or will attend the NC Department of Justice Firearms Training Courses, as well as NRA
Instructor Courses.

These are sample professionals from our community, who will help make your individual learning experience fun as well as educational

 

 

Ken Dodd

- Law Enforcement Official Since 1975

- AA Degree in Criminal Justice in 1976 - Graduate of NCSU Administrative Officers Management in 1997

- FBI Firearms Training in 1977

- Certified by the North Carolina Department of Justice Training and Standards as a general instructor in 1986, law enforcement firearms instructor in 1987, Police/Specialty Driving Instructor in 1987

- Over 3,000 hours of Training in Police Procedures to Include Criminal Investigations, Death Investigations, Hostage Negotiation, Juvenile procedures, and others.

- Certified NRA Instructor

- Completed Firearms Seminars with Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Ruger, and SigArms

- Certified Armorer for a number of Weapons including H & K, Inc. USP Pistols and MP5 Sub-Machine Gun, Smith & Wesson Sigma Series, Benelli Shotguns, Ruger Carbine Rifle Series

- 1999 Certified NRA Rifle Instructor

- Lifetime NRA Member

 

 

 

 

Greg Kirkman

- Law Enforcement Official Since 1974

- Certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards as a law enforcement firearms instructor since 1987

- Certified as a firearms instructor by the FBI since1984

- Certified H & K, Inc. (MP5) Instructor

- Certified Colt SMG Instructor

- Certified NRA Instructor

- Completed Firearms Seminars with Smith & Wesson and Beretta

- Certified in a large number of weapons systems including Glock and Ruger

- Participated in firearms instruction with the FBI Firearms Training and Marksmanship Unit and the DEA Firearms Training Unit in Quantico, Virginia

- Lifetime NRA Member

 

 

 

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Merrick Buffaloe

Private Business Owner

Certified NRA Handgun Instructor

NC Certified Concealed Carry Instructor