We the People Firearms Training Academy

Joe is a United States Marine Corps veteran and has over 20 years of experience with self defense, guns, and shooting.Joe is a certified trainer with the NRA and USCCA, the Illinois State Police, a Shoot House Instructor, an NLT Affiliate Instructor, a Krav Maga Instructor, and is a certified Range Safety Officer. In addition to Illinois, he is also a certified concealed carry instructor in Florida and Arizona.Schools:Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San DiegoSchool of Infantry West, CampPenAmphibious Reconnaissance SchoolS.E.R.E.Jump SchoolCombatant Dive SchoolAdvanced Free Fall SchoolShoot House Instructor School(Run by former Delta Force operators)Basic CQBAdvanced CQBUtilitizing those years of experience, Joe trains students using a methodology that is safe, effective, and encourages the student to think about everything pertaining to their situation.Joe also has a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science with a minor in History. When Joe is not teaching students you can find him spending time with his dog, Odin, working out at the gym, hiking some trails, or working on his house.

Jeff is a highly experienced and dedicated instructor, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the rifle and pistol courses. With a background as a prior service infantryman in the United States Marine Corps, Jeffery's passion for firearms and personal defense is evident in his teaching approach.Having served 5 years of active duty and 1.5 years as a reservist, he has gained invaluable experience as a team leader and assistant squad leader, as well as a trained dog handler specializing in explosive detection. Jeffery's combat deployment in Afghanistan and extensive travels throughout the Middle East have further honed his understanding of tactical situations.In addition to his firearms expertise, Jeffery also practices Krav Maga, making him well-rounded in self-defense techniques.