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NRA certified instructor and member of the National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, and Firearm Policy Coalition.
Always Prepared Solutions is a school with a mission to help you always be prepared. Preparedness is my passion, and I've spent a lifetime acquiring the knowledge, learning the skills, and now writing the lessons to help others face life's challenges with confidence. Whether it's to improve your firearm skills and knowledge, learn life saving medical interventions, or develop your ability to plan for natural or even manmade disasters, Always Prepared Solutions has an answer for your needs!
Let the experience I've lived through and the time I've spent developing my own skills and knowledge be used to allow you to learn in an organized way and help you get into living prepared in a safe manner with less time lost researching, and even with your family and friends able to join you in your journey for knowledge.
Classes currently offered in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Other locations possible with appropriate lead time.
My goal is to provide the instruction best suited to the needs of the student. I have many years of instruction experience ranging from large group lectures to small group lessons with practical applications, to one on one classes. I served as an artillery crew instructor for many years, as well as a unit level instructor on a large variety of topics for my home station artillery battery. I trained Iraqi Police while deployed in everything from first aid and marksmanship, to improving position defenses, to conducting security patrols and operations. I now train Fire and Police personal in my region in first aid/tactical medical skills, firefighting operations, HAZMAT response operations, and Active Killing response. I've been through hundreds of hours of training on instructional program development and delivery, and have thousands of hours of putting that knowledge to use.
I will draw from my lessons learned from over a decade of professionally certified and executed instruction experience to help you and/or your group successfully begin your journey into preparedness.
Medical and Firearms
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Tactical Medical - $200
1. Tactical considerations while providing medical care. 2. MARCH/BATH patient assessment.3. Immediate medical interventions in line with TECC guidelines.
Approximately 5-6 hours(This does not serve as an NAEMT TCCC/TECC professional certification at this time, but does cover the same content)
Basic Pistol - $100
1. Introduction to firearm safety. 2. Anatomy of a firearm and cartridge. 3. Stance, Grip, Aim. 4. Considerations for firearm selection. 5. Range live fire.
Approximately 1-2 hours of classroom and 30 minutes of range time. Can be scheduled concurrently. Can be conducted at Princeton, IA public range, or at your home if you have appropriate facilities.
Advanced Pistol - $100
1. Work space theory. 2. Use of cover and concealment. 3. Draw and movement. 4. Reloading. 5. Misfires and double feeds
Approximately 1-2 hours total.
Total Pistol - $175/$150 for previous students.
Combines basic and advanced pistol into a 4-5 hour class, location of instruction and live fire to be determined after student consult.
Basic Rifle - $100 1. Introduction to firearm safety. 2. Anatomy of a firearm and cartridge. 3.Firing positions and aiming. 4. Considerations for firearm selection. 5. Range live fire.
Approximately 1-2 hours of classroom and 30 minutes of range time. Can be scheduled concurrently. Can be conducted at Princeton, IA public range, or at your home if you have appropriate facilities.
Advanced Rifle - $100 1. Use of cover and concealment. 2. Close quarters vs long range marksmanship. 3. Reloading. 4. Misfires and double feeds. 5. Movement and weapon handling.
Approximately 2 hours.
Total Rifle - $175 for previous students.
Combines basic and advanced rifle into a 4-5 hour class. Location of instruction and live fire to be determined after student consult.
Small Arms Professional - $325
This course covers all material from all pistol and rifle classes. This is a full day of course work, approximately 7-8 hours.
The Total Package - $475
Combine all the above classes for a day and a half class of intensive training. This course serves as a solid foundation towards small unit tactics coursework.
The Drill Dojo: Handgun - $40
This is a 30-60 minute lesson covering essential handgun combat drills. Attendees must already have a firm foundation in basic and advanced handgun skills.
The Drill Dojo: Rifle - $40
This is a 30-60 minute lesson covering essential rifle combat drills. Attendees must already have a firm foundation in basic and advanced rifle skills.
The Drill Dojo: Gunfighter - $70
This course combines both handgun and rifle drills into a 60-120 session.
I can teach groups and families all of the course offered for one on one classes, and can come to your location to provide the training. Contact me to discuss group pricing and material needs.
Always Prepared Essentials
This course is a comprehensive introduction to preparedness and is easily the most important, singular course of instruction I can deliver. The course is not focused on any singular event or scenario, but rather general preparedness and how to be your own safety net during difficult situations. During the session we will cover:
-Survival mindset
-Food and water storage guidelines
-Equipment type recommendations
-Skills recommendations
-Austere environment sanitation
-General security/safety considerations
-Static vs dynamic posturing and the required planning for each
-Physical Fitness goals
This course is still under development, and this posting will be updated when preparations are complete.
AR Platform Operator Maintenance - $30
Over the course of 30-60 minutes I'll cover disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, disassembled function checks, assembly, and assembled function checks. This is NOT an armorers course, but one for AR users to understand the regular maintenance needs of the firearm.
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
This course must have 5 students to be conducted. Full course information is available at https://basicpistol.nra.org/
Survival Instruction
Basics of Water Purification $75 - In this class we cover the use of portable filters, iodine tablets, boiling, the basics of how reverse osmosis systems work, bleach use and it’s shelf life, gravity filters including ceramic and charcoal, and the basics of making your own charcoal and using it to build a filtering element. This class runs approximately 2-3 hours
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Basics of Fire Starting $75 – In this class we cover easy to obtain and carry, fire starting instruments including a ferro rod and steel, lighter, magnifying glass, and a battery with both steel wool and wire. We also cover fire building concepts, such as different fire structures, kindling, tinder, and procedural information necessary to ensure both a smooth and continuously safe process. This class runs approximately 2-3 hours.
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