Instructors Trained In and Teaching
Jeff Cooper's Modern Technique

Index by U.S. States Plus Traveling Schools
and International Locations

Last updated 31 January 2004

BOWMAN, JOHN W.

Name:	John W. Bowman
Gunsite Background:	250, 260, 270, Provost, Adjunct Faculty 1983-95
Trainer Status:	Associate Professor, Rangemaster University of Illinois Police Training Institute (PTI); Director Illinois Smallarms and Tactics Institute (ISTI)
Contact Info:	3512 Roxford Drive, Champaign, IL 61821 Phone# 217-356-0704 E-Mail jbowman@uiuc.edu
Students Accepted:	Professional LEO trainers, LEOs at PTI. Private citizens otherwise.
Training Format:	Groups up to 24-30
Training Location:	PTI in Champaign. ISTI anywhere.
Weapons Taught:	Any type of small arm.
Sample Rates:	PTI classes $350.000-$450.00 (includes ammo and all training supplies). ISTI custom designed and priced.

CAIN, RANDY

Name:	Randy Cain
Gunsite Background:	Gunsite Academy Staff Instructor
Trainer Status:	Sole proprietor, Cumberland Tactics, Inc.; Class Coordinator/Adjunct Instructor for Louis Awerbuck and Yavapai Firearms Academy
Contact Info:	P.O. Box 1400, Goodlettsville, TN. 37070 Phone# 615-822-7779 E-Mail randycain@centerfire.net Web Site www.guntactics.com
Students Accepted:	All
Training Format:	Small Classes (8-12 students)
Training Location:	Mobile: classes arranged in client's home area
Weapons Taught:	Handgun, Shotgun, Subgun, Rifle (General, Carbine, Sniper)
Sample Rates:	$150 per student per day

CHING, ERIC

Name:	Eric S. H. Ching
Gunsite Background:	Student (223, 250, 260, 270, 499); Provost; Adjunct Faculty 1991-94. (Other training: Yavapai Firearms Academy--Basic Shotgun)
Trainer Status:	Sole proprietor, Defensive Pistolcraft
Contact Info:	1963 Rock Street #23, Mountain View, CA 94043 Phone# 650-964-7955 E-Mail chingesh@ix.netcom.com Web Site http://www.netcom.com/~chingesh/dptraining.html
Students Accepted:	All
Training Format:	Consultation only
Training Location:	None
Weapons Taught:	Defensive pistol and shotgun, tactical rifle and carbine; hunting rifle
Sample Rates:	negotiable

CREWS, JIM

Name:	Jim Crews
Gunsite Background:	Student (250, 499); Provost.
Trainer Status:	Sole proprietor, Marksman's Enterprise
Contact Info:	714 N. 3rd St., Avondale, AZ 85323 Phone# 602-932-1966 E-Mail crews@sprynet.com Web Site http://www.angelfire.com/biz/AZGuns
Students Accepted:	All
Training Format:	Group (12 students max)
Training Location:	Mobile: at client's site
Weapons Taught:	Pistol, rifle, shotgun, carbine, instructor training, specialized law enforcement training, CCW (first certified instructor and first class taught in state)
Sample Rates:	$75 for 8-hour course; $250 for 20-28-hour course

DAVIS, HERSHEL

Name:	Hershel Davis
Gunsite Background:	Student (classes?); Adjunct Faculty (dates?).
Trainer Status:	Sole proprietor, North American Weapons and Tactics Training Center
Contact Info:	N.A.W.T.T.C., P.O. Box 91750, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-1750 Phone# 847-259-1146 E-Mail sniper1s1k@sprintmail.com Web Site http://www.hershelthesite.com
Students Accepted:	All
Training Format:	Group
Training Location:	Fixed: NAWTTC facility
Weapons Taught:	Pistol, rifle, shotgun, carbine, family-oriented classes, hunter safety, law enforcement
Sample Rates:	Contact NAWTTC for rates

GALEONE, ROBERT

Name:	Robert Galeone
Gunsite Background:	Student (250, 350, 499, 260, 270).
Trainer Status:	Owner - NVB, Inc; Staff instructor, Storm Mountain Training Center, Keyser, WVA
Contact Info:	NVB, Inc. 626 Ritchie Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone# (301) 588-0323 E-Mail rgaleone@AOL.com
Students Accepted:	All
Training Format:	Group (8-12 students)
Training Location:	Completely mobile and will travel to students location. Also provide range and complete facilities in WVA (Storm Mountain Training Center).
Weapons Taught:	Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle, Edged Weapons, and Weapon retention.
Sample Rates:	$50-$100 dollars per day per student.

GELHAUS, ERICK

Name:	Erick Gelhaus
Gunsite Background:	Student (250, 260, 270, 499, Adv Tact, L/E Instructor courses for Pistol, Shotgun & Carbine, Apprentice Program @ GAI), Adjunct Instructor for Pistol and Shotgun
Trainer Status:	Adjunct Instructor, Gunsite Academy; L/E Firearms Instructor, Sonoma County Sheriff's Dept; civilian instructor Scott, McDougall & Associates, Cotati, CA
Contact Info:	7950 Redwood Dr, Cotati, CA 94931 Phone# 707-795-2264, Fax# 707-795-1911 E-Mail erickg@colt380.com Web Site http://www.colt380.com
Students Accepted:	All (SM&A specializes in civilian defensive issues)
Training Format:	Private & Group, scheduled classes or by arrangement
Location:	Fixed: see above address
Weapons Taught:	Handgun, Shotgun, Carbine
Sample Rates:	$60 an hour for private lessons

GEORGIADES, PETER

Name:	Peter Georgiades
Gunsite Background:	Student (250, 223, 556, TR-1, HOT, Special Carbine Tutorial, LE Carbine Instructor Course, AZ CCW Instructor Certification)
Trainer Status:	Part-time. President, Pennsylvania Firearms Development Corporation
Contact Info:	P.F.D.C., 2130 Fox Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Phone# 412-391-2860, Fax# 412-227-3889 E-Mail pfdc@city-net.com
Students Accepted:	All over 18 years of age who pass criminal history background check
Training Format:	Groups up to 12, three-day courses are typical
Location:	Ranges in Western Pennsylvania
Weapons Taught:	Carbine, Basic Pistol, Firearms Law. Also sponsors other Gunsite-trained instructors in pistol, rifle, and shotgun.
Sample Rates:	Basic carbine $225 (3-day course); guest instructor fees determine cost of their courses and range from $325 to $450. (P.F.D.C. sets course fees to cover costs, because it sponsors training as a public service.)

GIVENS, TOM

Name:	Tom Givens
Gunsite Background:	Student (499)
Trainer Status:	Instructor at Rangemaster, Memphis, TN
Contact Info:	Rangemaster, 2611 S. Mendenhall, Memphis, TN 38115 Phone# 901-370-5600, Fax# 901-370-5699 E-Mail gunrange@aol.com Web Site http://www.rangemaster.com
Students Accepted:	Police, security, and civilians
Training Format:	Basic classes: 20 students; Advanced classes: 10 students
Location:	Fixed: see above address
Weapons Taught:	CCW, handgun, social shotgun
Sample Rates:	$45-$60 for four-hour classes; $100-$125 for eight-hour classes (ammunition included in these prices)

HUFSTEDLER, DUANE

Name:	Duane L. Hufstedler
Gunsite Background:	Student (250, Gunsite IALEFI Shotgun Course, Jeff Cooper's Rifle Course via Triggers Training. Also, Thunder Ranch and Chuck Taylor's American Small Arms Academy.
Trainer Status:	Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education Licensed Instructor for local law enforcement agency and contract through regional law enforcement academy; Senior Rangemaster, Bradshaw Pistol Academy; Owner, Texas Small Arms.
Contact Info:	c/o Bradshaw Pistol Academy, 1218 F.M. 1086, Winters, Texas 79567 Phone# 915-767-2063 E-Mail sargehuf@abilene.com Web Site http://geocities.com/actionphot/Bradshaw_Pistol_Academy.html
Students Accepted:	All with proper credentials/ clear criminal history
Training Format:	Small classes (4-20 students) and individual private instruction
Location:	At above location or at client site
Weapons Taught:	Pistol, shotgun, SMG, carbine (including lever action) and rifle (general and precision)
Sample Rates:	$185 per student for 2 day Intro courses at BPA.

MARSHALL, WALT

Name:	Walt Marshall
Gunsite Background:	Student (223, 250, 260, 270, 350, 499); Provost; Adjunct Faculty 1992-96.
Trainer Status:	Proprietor, Advanced Weapons & Tactics
Contact Info:	P.O. Box 1588, Martinez, CA 94533 Phone# 510-372-8411 Fax# 510-372-0866 E-Mail wmarshall@awt-co.com Web Site http://www.awt-co.com
Students Accepted:	All (criminal record check required)
Training Format:	Scheduled classes
Training Location:	Several local ranges
Weapons Taught:	Basic and tactical pistol, shotgun, rifle, carbine
Sample Rates:	$200 for a two-day class; $600 for a five-day class

McKEE, JAMES TIGER

Name:	James Tiger McKee
Gunsite Background:	Student (General Pistol, General Rifle with Jeff Cooper via Triggers Training). Other training at Thunder Ranch, Triggers Training, NRA.
Trainer Status:	Director, Shootrite Firearms Academy
Contact Info:	161 Joe Turner Rd., Huntsville, AL 35803 Phone# 256-721-4602 E-Mail otwscrn@hiway.net
Students Accepted:	All
Training Format:	Individual courses by appointment; group classes scheduled through the year
Training Location:	Home range in Huntsville, AL; mobile classes at host's range facilities
Weapons Taught:	Pistol, carbine, rifle, shotgun; basic NRA courses, defensive and tactical courses
Sample Rates:	Individual, 8 hours: $160.00; group rates, four or more, 8 hours: $120.00

MORGAN, IAN

Name:	Ian Morgan
Gunsite Background:	Student (223, 250, 260, 270, 499, 556, Shotgun, ATP, and off-site Pistol with Jeff Cooper in Britain.) (Other training: Smith & Wesson Academy Shotgun Instructor Certification 1992)
Trainer Status:	Partner in Phoenix Training with Ron Flint.
Contact Info:	PO Box 529, Mitcham, Surrey, United Kingdom, CR4 1ZT Phone/Fax# 0181 646 7762 E-Mail: ian-morgan@usa.net
Students Accepted:	All (references required)
Training Format:	By arrangement
Training Location:	By arrangement
Weapons Taught:	Pistol, shotgun, rifle, carbine.
Sample Rates:	not available

OLMSTED, GEORGE

Name:	George Olmsted
Gunsite Background:	Student (250, 260, 499) (Also Thunder Ranch classes: Adv Counter-Sniper, Adv Pistol, Urban Rifle, Shotgun)
Trainer Status:	Sole Proprietor, Special Tasks
Contact Info:	Phone# 602-730-0793 E-Mail gho@concentric.net
Students Accepted:	All
Training Format:	Individual or group
Training Location:	Mobile: at client's range.
Weapons Taught:	Rifle, Long Rifle, General pistol, tactical carbine and pistol, CCW
Sample Rates:	In Arizona, $150 per student per half day; other locations by arrangement

PERSSON, JOHAN

Name:	Johan K. Persson
Gunsite Background:	Student (250, 260, 499, 270 in Sweden from Jeff Cooper)
Trainer Status:	Military instructor: sniping, rifle, SMG, LMG, ATG, pistol; national instructor: pistol and safe pistol handling
Contact Info:	P.O. Box 1562, S-221 01 LUND, SWEDEN Phone# int+46-(0)704-225-701 E-Mail johan.k@mbox301.swipnet.se
Students Accepted:	All (criminal record check required)
Training Format:	By arrangement
Training Location:	My range or their range.
Weapons Taught:	Handgun: basic, intermediate, advanced, concealed; Rifle: basic and sniping, day and night.
Sample Rates:	US$150 per person per day. Minimum 2 days and one night shooting.

RUSSELL, TOM

Name:	Tom Russell
Gunsite Background:	Taught under Jeff Cooper through Triggers Training, 1997-2000; awarded Master Instructor status in General Rifle and General Pistol
Trainer Status:	Independent instructor
Contact Info:	1902 Trailridge Drive, Richardson, TX 75081 Phone# 972-437-6963 E-Mail russellfamily12@comcast.net
Students Accepted:	All
Training Format:	By arrangement
Training Location:	My range (near Dallas), The Bluff (outside Denver), NRA Whittington Center (near Raton, NM), or other suitable range; will travel to client site
Weapons Taught:	Handgun and rifle, all levels
Sample Rates:	$200 per person per day, one-on-one; $150 per person per day, two-on-one