Xtreme Measures Training Group LLC

XMTG Firearms Training Academy is located east of Dallas, Texas in Scurry.  We provide training to Law Enforcement, Military, Security, as well as the responsible citizen. XMTG was founded by James Ferguson. James served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Marine Corps Reserve after graduating High School.  While serv XMTG Firearms Training Academy is located east of Dallas, Texas in Scurry.  We provide training to Law Enforcement, Military, Security, as well as the responsible citizen. XMTG was founded by James Ferguson. James served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Marine Corps Reserve after graduating High School.  While serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, James started a career in Law Enforcement. James retired from the Mesquite Police Department in Texas with a little over 30 years of service.  James spent the majority of his Career serving as a Tactical Officer and a Firearms Instructor.  During his time in police work, James worked as a Patrol Officer, Background Investigator, Entry Team Member, Sniper Team Member, Sniper Team Leader, Firearms Instructor, Range Master, Tactical Supervisor, C.I.D. Supervisor, and Agency Training Coordinator.  James has logged thousands of hours training academy classes, in-service classes, sniper/counter sniper classes, and civilians in the use of firearms and tactics. In our training classes the environment is set up to allow the student to learn without becoming stressed out.   No matter what your background, you will enjoy your training cycle.  All egos are checked at the door.  There is no place for egos in the training environment.  Our goal is to help you become better prepared for whatever situation that you may find yourself in and help you develop the right skill set and confidence, so you come out on top.

James Ferguson retired from the Mesquite Police Department after 30 years of service. During his service, James worked numerous assignments and served in every bureau of the department. James served as a tactical officer where he conducted entry operations and sniper operations. During his time on the SWAT team, James became the Sniper James Ferguson retired from the Mesquite Police Department after 30 years of service. During his service, James worked numerous assignments and served in every bureau of the department. James served as a tactical officer where he conducted entry operations and sniper operations. During his time on the SWAT team, James became the Sniper Team Leader. Shortly thereafter, James promoted to the rank of Sergeant. James remained on the SWAT team and was assigned to be the supervisor of the sniper team. As a supervisor on the SWAT team, James began planning and supervising the execution of most of the tactical operations that the SWAT team conducted. James was also responsible for planning training for the sniper team as well as the entry team. James served on the SWAT team for a total of 24 years. James was an operational sniper for 23 years of the 24 years of service. Since the SWAT team was a part time team, James was able to work in other capacities in the department. James was an Assistant Range Master for 5 years. When the Range Master position became open, James was assigned to that position as the full time Range Master for the department. During this time frame James was responsible for conducting all firearms training for the 230 person department. This included, but not limited to, pistol, patrol rifle, MP5, select fire, shotgun, sniper rifle, and tactical firearms training. James was also responsible for providing active shooter training as well as tactics training to the department. In the position of Range Master, James was able to travel and attend training across the country, so he could bring back new training to his depart

Donna Ferguson is the Co-Founder and Chief Administrative Officer of XMTG Firearms Training Academy.  Donna handles all of the scheduling for XMTG courses.  She will be your point of contact once you have registered for course. Just because Donna handles all of the back-end office work for XMTG, does not mean that she is not on the range Donna Ferguson is the Co-Founder and Chief Administrative Officer of XMTG Firearms Training Academy.  Donna handles all of the scheduling for XMTG courses.  She will be your point of contact once you have registered for course. Just because Donna handles all of the back-end office work for XMTG, does not mean that she is not on the range training.  Donna is an avid shooter and is normally on the range with James anytime he is out doing some training to keep up his skill sets.

Michael has been working in law enforcement since 2017.  He stared his career in law enforcement working in the Henderson County Jail.  While working at Henderson County Jail, Michael was hired by a local law enforcement agency just south of the DFW area.  Michael worked in patrol for a short time before being transferred to the Criminal Michael has been working in law enforcement since 2017.  He stared his career in law enforcement working in the Henderson County Jail.  While working at Henderson County Jail, Michael was hired by a local law enforcement agency just south of the DFW area.  Michael worked in patrol for a short time before being transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division where he currently investigates financial/cybercrimes. Michael is also a firearms instructor for his agency where he teaches firearms and tactics for rookie training as well as Inservice training.  Michael is a certified ALERRT (SORD, CRASE) Instructor, Tactical Medical Instructor, TCOLE Instructor, and TCOLE Firearms Instructor. Michael has been assisting in firearms training conducted at XMTG for civilian and law enforcement classes since 2014. Prior to Police work, Michael served in the United States Marine Corps for 5 years.  During hist time in the United States Marine Corps, Michael taught rifle marksmanship to his fellow Marines.