Steve Carney

Owner and Lead Instructor


Retired MSgt, United States Air Force USAF, Master Instructor Occupational Instructor Certification, Air University, USAF, Instructor Technology Associate Degree, Air University, USAF, Criminal Justice (Minor Military Science), Troy State University, Contract Military Training Instructor for Department of the Air Force, Reserve Deputy Sheriff, California Peace Officer, Basic.

Long time bullet caster, bullet swagger, metallic cartridge and shotgun shell reloader. Long time shooter (pistol, rifle and shotgun), Competed in IDPA and IPSC matches, both in the United States and overseas. Previous Yuba Community College and California State University, Sacramento instructor.

NRA qualifications: Certified Home Firearm Safety, Certified Pistol Certified, Refuse To Be A Victim, Certified Shotgun, Chief Range Safety Officer, Metallic Cartridge Reloading, Personal Protection In The Home, Personal Protection Outside The Home, Shotgun Shell Reloading. Additional qualifications: CA POST (Law Enforcement) Range Master, Simunition Safety Certification, Simunition Scenario Instructor and Safety Certification, SABRE Civilian Pepper Spray Instructor.