bona fides

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Wakefield USA was created to help people become more familiar and confident with firearms.  With a passion for teaching, my time and resources are committed to future students like you, as well as local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.  And, just like you, I myself train regularly - nearly 200 hours a year!  Ultimately, my goal is to be the best instructor, so you can get the best training!

Wakefield USA is available for all individuals that can lawfully posses firearms, period.  It doesn't matter if you have never touched a firearm before, have just acquired your first, or have many many years of experience...we must continuously train because 'we don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training' (Archilochus).

– Ray Dezur

Certification

     •  NRA Certified Instructor — ID# 215671571

     •  NRA Range Safety Officer

     •  USCCA Certified Instructor — ID# 2699766

     •  MCRGO Certified Instructor — ID# 1215-1038581

Experience

     •  Military Service (20+ years)

     •  Expert Marksman (Pistol & Rifle)

     •  Combat Skills Instructor & Director (4+ years)

     •  •  Insider Threat, Use of Force, TCCC

               Urban Operations, Weapons Sustainment

Education

     •  A.A.S. in Education & Instruction

     •  B.S. in Business Management

     •  M.B.A. in Homeland Security