Practical Readiness Training Group (PRTG)

Certifications

Relevant Certifications:

• Rangemaster Instructor Development (2025)
• MD Qualified Handgun Instructor (QHIC-2023-0893)
• NRA Certified Pistol (2023)
• NRA CCW (2023)
• NRA Range Safety Officer (2023)
• Instructional Systems Development, Associate's Degree, CCAF (1999)
• Principles of Instructional Systems Development, USAF. (1998)
• 6 Week Basic Instructor Course, USAF. (1998)

• Vigilance & Fellowship by Concealedcarry.com & CCWSafe (2025)
• Modern Samurai Project: Red Dot Pistol Fundamentals & Performance (2024)
• Emergency Tactical Care by Spartan Firearms (2023)
• MD Wear & Carry by Spartan Firearms (2022)
• PNTC Tactical 2Gun Level 1 (2020)
• PNTC Defensive Handgun Level 2 (2020)
• PNTC Intermedial Long Range School (2020)
• PNTC Intro to Long Range Shooting (2020)
• PNTC Introduction to Precision Rimfire (2020)
• MD W&C with Fortress Training (2019)

• Concealed Carry Class: The ABCs of Self-Defense Tools and Tactics. Givens, Tom
• Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense, 2nd Ed. Ayoob, Massad.
• The Law of Self Defense, Third Edition. Branca, Andrew. www.lawofselfdefense.com, 2016.
• Strategies and Standards for Defensive Handgun Training, 2023 Ed. Rehn, K., & Daub J.
• Practical Shooting, Beoynd Fundamentals. Enos, Brian.
• Violence of Mind: Preparation for Extreme Violence. Freeborn, Varg. 2018.
• Beyond OODA: Developing the Orientation for Deception, Conflict and Violence. Freeborn, Varg. 2021.
• Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life. Horne, P, &  Riley, J.  Black Irish Entertainment. 2014.
• When Violence is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake., Larkin, Tim. Little, Brown and Company. 2017.
• Long Range Shooting Handbook: A Beginner's Guide to Precision Rifle Shooting. Cleckner, Ryan. 2016.
• The War on Guns: Arming Yourself Against Gun Control Lies. Lott Jr., John.
• The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition: Advanced Methods to Learn, Remember, and Master New Skills and Information, 2nd Ed. Hollins, Peter.
• The Way is in Training. Little, Matthew.
• The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. Coyle, Daniel.
• You Have the Right to Remain Innocent. Duane, James.
• The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence. de Becker, Gavin.
• Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging. Junger, Sebastian.
• The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions. Lee, Hasard.
• The Book of Five Rings. Musashi, Miyamoto. Translated by William Scott Wilson.

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