Meet Greg

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

Think. Train. Defend.

Those three words define my approach to firearms instruction.

I am not a tactically costumed operator. I am a lifelong student of the craft who believes armed citizens have a responsibility to develop not only shooting skill, but also judgment, awareness, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

My focus is helping new and intermediate shooters become capable, confident, and responsible defenders of themselves and the people they love.

I believe the most dangerous person in a gunfight is not the fastest, it is the person who has thought about the problem before it happened.

Everything I teach is built around that principle.

INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS

• Texas License to Carry (LTC) Instructor — Texas DPS Certified
• NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
• NRA Refuse To Be A Victim (RTBAV) Instructor
• Rangemaster Certified Instructor
• Rangemaster Advanced Instructor
• Gateway Instructor – Citizens Safety Academy
• Pistol Mounted Optics Instructor
• Tactical Anatomy Instructor – Dr. William Aprill’s “Shooting With X-Ray Vision”
• Force-on-Force Instructor – Karl Rehn

TRAINING & PERFORMANCE

I believe instructors should remain active students.

Documented professional firearms training:

• 387+ documented hours of professional firearms training
• 172+ additional hours completed/Scheduled in 2026
• 64 additional hours scheduled in 2027 to date

Notable accomplishments include:

• MAG40 Graduate – Massad Ayoob Group
• MAG20 Assistant Instructor
• Cold Stress Fire Qualification – 295/300
• Citizens Safety Academy Gateway Instructor Program Graduate
• Wayne Dobbs Service Revolver Fundamentals — Co-Host and Assistant Instructor
• Tony Blauer SPEAR System Training
• Pistol Diagnostics – Chris Bean
• Ongoing instructor development through nationally recognized trainers and programs

SPECIALTIES

• Defensive Handgun Fundamentals
• Texas License to Carry (LTC)
• Red Dot Pistol Fundamentals
• Revolver Skills Development
• Defensive Decision Making
• Situational Awareness
• Civilian Force-on-Force Concepts
• Leadership Under Pressure
• Active Shooter Preparedness for Businesses and Organizations

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

I believe students deserve more than a shooting drill and a timer.

Every Think Train Defend course is built around documented learning objectives, measurable standards, and practical application.

Programs developed include:

• Defensive Handgun Curriculum
• Texas LTC Instructor Course Materials
• Active Shooter Preparedness Program
• Force-on-Force Scenario Library
• NRA Basic Pistol Course Materials
• Think Train Defend Student Training Resources

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Outside the firearms industry, I serve as Vice President of Information Technology for one of the largest electric cooperatives in the United States.

For decades I have led teams, developed leaders, built training programs, and helped people perform under pressure.

The same principles that drive my professional life drive my instruction:

• Servant Leadership
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Making Others More Capable
• Leaving Things Better Than I Found Them

Those principles are more important than any firearm, holster, optic, or piece of gear.

WHAT STUDENTS CAN EXPECT

Students attending a Think Train Defend class can expect:

• A safe and welcoming learning environment
• Clear standards and measurable outcomes
• Practical skill development instead of ego-driven instruction
• Honest feedback delivered with respect
• Judgment and decision-making, not just marksmanship
• Structured curriculum and supporting student materials
• An instructor who remains an active student himself

No ego. No posturing. No pretending.

Just practical skills for ordinary people who want to become more capable.

Think Train Defend

“Staying Capable, Curious, and Useful – At Any Age”