Todd Koster
Todd is a 23 year veteran of SWAT and law enforcement and is a highly gifted instructor. In his time as a Chicago area SWAT team member he served as Assistant Commander, Sniper Team Leader, and Training Coordinator. Todd’s certifications include Combative Tactics (Vanguard), FBI Advanced SWAT, USMC Urban Sniper, FBI Enhanced Sniper, FBI Patrol Rifle Instructor, Red Dot Pistol Instructor (MSP), EMT, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, and more than two dozen other professional accreditations and certifications.
Todd is a lifelong student who is passionate about equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively handle firearms. In spite of all his experience, Todd’s never ending commitment to learning, down-to-earth style, vast experience, and humility make him an exceptional instructor.
Christian Arnold
Christian grew up hunting and shooting from a young age and began seriously training with firearms as a teenager.
Since 2016, he has studied the expert training methods which have proven to be the most practical and effective for those seeking to learn how to best use a firearm. His passion and experience is helping those at every skill level become comfortable with firearms and gain the skills necessary to protect themselves and their loved ones.
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His primary focus is on defensive firearm use in a civilian context. Christian is also an EMT, certified rescue SCUBA diver, and holds a black belt in kenpo karate.
