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Instructors

MEET BEN VERNILLE
INSTRUCTOR OF FIREARMS SAFETY ACADEMY

Ben Vernille, Head Instructor of Firearms Safety Academy is an NRA Certified Instructor in 6 disciplines. Ben has been shooting for more than 40 years, competing in numerous action shooting competitions around the country. He also competed for a number of years with the U.S. Army rifle team competing all over the country in all the top military and civilian matches.

Ben has studied top rifle and pistol champions to learn and understand what it takes to win in competition. He ran military rifle ranges with up to 50 shooters online at once and knows how to do this safely and effectively. He also has trained many students throughout the years in safe gun handling and shooting knowledge.

Ensure you’re taught firearm safety by a certified professional

U.S. Army First Sergeant (98th Div. Rifle team)
Attended the Army National Match School at Rock Island Arsenal
Years of Experience Running Combat & Competition Ranges
Graduated from the Fort Benning, Sniper School
Trained with the Army Marksmanship Team at Fort Benning, GA.
NRA Certified Instructor Specialized in Rifle & Handgun Training
Shot & Trained for U.S. Army Sniper School Certifications
Yearly Competitor at Camp Perry Ohio
U.S. Marksmanship Academy
NRA Certified Instructor
Attended Front Sight Academy
Smith & Wesson Armorers School
Attended Aberdeen Proving Grounds for Basic and Advanced Weapons Courses
NRA Certified Instructor Specialized in Defensive Shooting Skills, Tactics, & Techniques
Shot & Trained at Fort Benning, Georgia, with the Army Marksmanship Team
Attended Glock Armorers School
Sabre Defensive Spray Courses
MEET TOM FULFORD
GENERAL MANAGER OF FIREARMS SAFETY ACADEMY

Tom Fulford, General Manager of Firearms Safety Academy has been with FSA for eight years. He oversees all concealed carry classes as well as our home and personal defense classes. Tom is a devoted team member and instructor as well as top shelf handgun competitor.

MEET JOE WESP

Joe Wesp has been with us for five years. He is our go-to person for all purchasing necessary for our day-to-day necessities. Joes heads our defense shooting courses and has more than doubled attendance with his knowledge and dedication to his teaching ethics. Look for him when you sign up for any of our courses.

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