Instructors
Meet Our Founder
An Instructor Committed to Safe and Effective Training
In 1997, I enlisted in the United States Army and served 4 years on active duty, deploying to Bosnia in 1998. After being discharged in July 2001, I joined the California Army National Guard and served there until 2005.
In 2005, I graduated from a POST Peace Officers Basic Course and began working for a special district in Northern California performing security operations and public safety duties.
In 2013, I attended a POST firearms instructor course and became a firearms instructor for my department. I served as our department’s lead firearms instructor for 10 years.
In 2015, I obtained my BSIS firearms instructor license and began conducting BSIS courses and qualifications.
Experience & Vision
Building Skills, Proficiency, and Confidence for Every Student
As lead instructor, I selected and trained with a team of skilled firearms instructors, working with our local sheriff's office to develop and maintain a high-quality training program.
I coordinated department training, including firearms, PC 832 Arrest, Search & Seizure, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Active Shooter Response, and more, collaborating with outside agencies and public safety training facilities.
In 2016, I founded Basic Firearms Training to provide CCW and BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit courses. Since 2012, I have continued attending instructor level courses to ensure training remains current and relevant.
My goal is to expand course offerings and provide practical, safety-focused training that meets the evolving needs of our clients.
Certifications
Philip’s Current Instructor Licenses and Certifications
CA POST - Firearms Instructor
CA POST - Tactical Handgun Instructor
CA POST - Baton Instructor
CA POST - Chemical Agent Instructor
CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services - Firearms Instructor
CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services - Baton Instructor
CA DOJ - Certified Instructor (CCW Program)
CA DOJ - Certified Instructor (FSC Program)
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification - Concealed Firearm Permit Instructor
National Rifle Association - Certified Pistol Instructor
Education
Philip’s Training & Education
CA POST - Firearms Instructor (80 hours)
CA POST - Firearms Instructor Update (16 hours)
CA POST - Tactical Handgun Instructor (44 hours)
CA POST - Baton Instructor (40 hours)
CA POST - Chemical Agent Instructor (16 hours)
National Rifle Association - Certified Pistol Instructor (16 hours)
CA POST - Tactical Handgun / Advanced (40 hours)
CA POST - Tactical Low Light (8 hours)
CA POST - Peace Officers Basic Course (923 hours)
CA POST - Crisis Intervention Training (8 hours)
CA POST - PC 832 Arrest, Search, and Seizure (40 hours)
CA POST - PC 832 Firearms Familiarization (24 hours)
CA POST - Bicycle Patrol Basic Course (including firearms component) (40 hours)
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification - Concealed Firearm Permit Instructor (4 hours)
CA POST - Tactical Handgun / Officer Survival Shooting Course (16 hours)
Instructor Development Course (course by Sacramento Sheriff) (40 hours)
Active Shooter Response (course by Sacramento Sheriff) (8 hours)
Building Clearing (course by Sacramento Sheriff) (8 hours)
Dignitary Protection Team Training (course by Sacramento Sheriff) (40 hours)
Bachelor of Science Degree (Business - General Management) - Sacramento State
Associate Degree (Business) - American River College
Firearms Training
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Learn from experienced instructors in a safe, professional environment. Our courses cover CCW training requirements, BSIS firearms and security officer skills training, and retired law enforcement qualifications. Get hands-on training and build your confidence with firearms.