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Dynamic Tactical Concepts – Palmyra, Pennsylvania

Dynamic Tactical Concepts (DTC) ( is a tactical training provider based in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, offering a unique combination of advanced firearms training and professional K9 services tailored to civilians, law enforcement, and working dog teams. Under the leadership of owner and lead instructor...

Advanced Performance Shooting – Waynesville, MO

Advanced Performance Shooting ( operates from a fully dedicated training facility in Waynesville, Missouri, conveniently accessible off I-44. Founded and led by Jim Shanahan, a retired Army drill sergeant, Army Marksmanship Unit tryout candidate, and instructor to DoD Special Reaction Teams, the...

Trusted Firearms Training – Mississippi Gulf Coast

Trusted Firearms Training ( is a certified, licensed, and insured firearms instruction provider operating along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Instructor C. Langer brings deep operational and training experiencestarting with weapons handling in childhood, through entertainment security for the CMA...

Tier One Tactical Solutions – Saint Charles, MO

Tier One Tactical Solutions ( is a tactical training provider based in Saint Charles, Missouri, specializing in Active Killer preparedness and emergency response solutions. Their core 4E programEducate, Evade, Escape, Engageis built around real-world incident studies and trained by veterans and law...

Locked & Loaded L.L.C. – Metro Detroit, MI

Locked & Loaded L.L.C. ( is a Metro Detroitbased firearms training provider led by Pavel Blinderman, offering safety-focused concealed carry, home-defense, and youth instruction rooted in legality, physiology, and foundational marksmanship. The signature "Concealed Carry and Home Defense...

MS Firearms Training, LLC – Vancleave, MS

MS Firearms Training, LLC ( is a veteran-owned firearms instruction center in Vancleave, Mississippi, serving students from first-time shooters to experienced marksmen. Founded by 1SG Mark A. Hopkins, a retired U.S. Army veteran with over 20 years of active service, the school blends military...

Arizona Junior Olympic Qualifier Spotlights Rising Rifle Talent

Phoenix, Arizona, hosted the states Junior Olympic Qualifier for rifle disciplines on August 11, giving youth shooters a chance to earn invitations to USA Shootings prestigious National Junior Olympic Championships. The event brought together the states top junior smallbore and air rifle...

Homeowner Fatally Shoots Armed Intruder in Early Morning Confrontation

TULSA, Okla. Tulsa police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning when a homeowner confronted an armed intruder inside his residence. Authorities say the incident unfolded just after 4:30 a.m. when the suspect allegedly forced entry into the home in the 200 block of...

Utah CCW Class Sees Surge in First-Time Applicants

A concealed carry weapons (CCW) course in Salt Lake City on August 11 saw its largest class of the year, with more than 50 participantsmost of them first-time applicants. The uptick comes as Utah residents prepare for upcoming changes in reciprocity agreements with neighboring states. The class...

Florida Deputies Complete Marine Unit Firearms Qualification

On August 11, the marine unit of a Florida sheriffs office completed its annual firearms qualification, a specialized program designed for deputies who patrol waterways and coastal areas. The qualification involved shooting from moving boats, engaging floating targets, and practicing weapon...