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NRA Training Counselor and Chief Range Safety Officer, Mike Cantwell.

Mike brings decades of instructional experience, working with students at every level—from first-time firearm owners to advanced practitioners, firearm instructors, and law enforcement professionals. His training covers a full range of skills, from fundamental firearm safety to advanced defensive marksmanship. He also teaches Connecticut use-of-force laws related to the defense of self, home, family, and property. In addition, Mike is a fifth-level black belt in authentic Okinawan Karate and is widely respected for teaching practical self-defense techniques and the mindset needed to respond effectively in a deadly encounter. He holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Connecticut, with a focus on constitutional freedoms and liberties. Thank you for your interest in the course.