Self Defense/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions dealing with armed self defense, crime prevention issues, crime victim avoidance strategies both of a general nature and specifically for women, students and seniors. I can also answer questions regarding when the use of force in self defense might be justified. I can also answer questions regarding the use of non-lethal force options in self defense. I cannot answer questions regarding any martial arts techniques or bare hand fighting techniques.

Experience in the area

NRA instructor for Personal Protection in the Home and Refuse to be a Victim disciplines. Certified by the AZ Dept. of Public Safety as a Firearms Safety Instructor for AZ Concealed Weapons Permit Classes and AZ Unarmed and Armed Security Guard Training. Instructor in both Low Light Gunfighting and Close Range Gunfighting. Staff instructor for Suarez International. I have been instructing in Arizona professionally for the past 4 years. Certified by the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners as a Crime Prevention Specialist

Organizations

National Rifle Association, Life Member; International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners; Arizona Crime Prevention Association

Education/Credentials

NRA Instructor Personal Protection in the Home, Refuse to be a Victim program instructor. Certified Crime Prevention Specialist, International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners (ISCPP)

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I want to help educate people in strategies they can use in their day-to-day lives that can help them avoid being victimized by criminals.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Many people continue to live in denial, thinking that "they" could never be a victim of violent crime. In many cases, these people can be the most likely targets because they are unaware of their surroundings.