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Fieldcraft Defense – Montrose, CO
Veteran-led tactical firearms training from foundational to advanced levels
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Montrose, Colorado
Fieldcraft Defense ( in Montrose, Colorado is a veteran-owned firearms training outfit founded in 2016 by Billy Baxter, a former Navy SEABEE and Naval Law Enforcement Specialist With over 60 years of combined experience, their instructor cadre includes current and former U.S. military and law enforcement professionals who teach small arms systems, tactics, direct action, high-threat security, and asset protection Their curriculum spans the spectrum: from concealed carry fundamentals to advanced pistol, rifle (including lowlight and carbine), longrange precision, home defense, activeshooter response, and scenariobased training with simunitions Courses are designed for civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel, adapting real-world tactics for structured learning. One local example showcases their impact: in early March 2025 they hosted a handgun safety class in Grand Junction. Instructor Jason Bailey emphasized practical fundamentals and realworld handling. Gun safety is important because people dont actually get the training or learn how to operate it its important to go to people who can give them good, straight up training with no fluff, he told a local news outlet. Key differentiators: Led by senior veteransBilly Baxter, Jason Bailey (Marine infantry and firearms instructor), Mitchell Meens (SWAT/CQB), and Ty Kirkland (activeshooter/criminal tactics). Full-spectrum, realistic scenario trainingfrom basics to vehicle and CQB tactics. Strong local presence with public safety applications, as seen in recent gunsafety outreach in nearby communities. To learn more or register, visit Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!