GCC Gun Safety Classes
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The firearm programs utilize the following instructors:
Firearms I
Firearms II
Firearms III
Home & Vehicle Personal Defense
Patrol Rifle Concepts
Precision Rifle Concepts
Mike is a sergeant with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and his certifications are:
Rangemaster for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
Chairman of the Firearms Subject Matter Expert Committee for the agency that certifies peace officers in the state.
NRA certified instructor in Law Enf. Firearms, Rifle, Sub-Machinegun and Tactics.
Factory certified armorer in numerous weapon systems.
Certified NRA and Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AzPOST) firearms instructor.
Instructor for the AzPOST Firearms Instructor Certification Course.
Phil has been in law enforcement for over 20 years:
Former member of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for Glendale Police Department. He was a sniper with the team since its formation and was a ‘Rifle Officer’ for many years before the team was formed.
Past Rangemaster with Glendale Police Department.
NRA and AzPOST certified instructor in Law Enforcement Firearms.
Teaches the Law Enforcement and non-law enforcement precision rifle classes for the college.
Renee' is a past reserve police officer with a local police department and is a full time teacher with the Glendale School District. Her credentials are:
Certified NRA firearms instructor.
Graduate of 7 courses at the prestigious Gunsite Training Center.
Taught classes at the Gunsite Training Center.
Graduate of 2 courses at the prestigious Thunder Ranch training center.
Graduate of 3 International Training Consultant classes by Clint Smith (owner of Thunder Ranch).
Received instructor training at Gunsite and Thunder Ranch.
Lori is an officer with the Glendale Police Department. Her credentials are:
Past Rangemaster for the Glendale Police Department.
Adjunct instructor at the prestigious Thunder Ranch in Texas.
Certified NRA and Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AzPOST) firearms instructor.
Member of the AzPOST subject matter expert committee for firearms.
Instructor for the AzPOST/NRA Firearms Instructor Certification Course.
Doug is a past officer and spent 7 years as a rangemaster at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility.
Certified Arizona Peace Officer Standards and training Board (AzPOST) firearms instructor.
Phil has been in law enforcement for over 15 years:
Phil serves as the lead firearms instructor for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
Past member of the SWAT team for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
NRA certified instructor in Law Enforcement Firearms.
Phil is a former Reconnaissance Marine assigned to the Direct Action Platoon/Marine Air/Ground Task Force.
Jerry has been teaching firearms for over 20 years. His credentials are:
Adjunct instructor at the prestigious Gunsite Training Center since 1984.
Certified Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AzPOST) firearms instructor.
Member of the AzPOST subject matter expert committee for firearms.
Graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy, Quantico, Virginia.
Instructor for the AzPOST Firearms Instructor Certification Course.
John is a retired police officer with the Glendale Police Department. His credentials are:
Certified NRA and Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AzPOST) firearms instructor.
Range Officer and Armorer at the Glendale Police Department for 16 years.
Factory trained Armorer for Glock pistols, SIG Sauer pistols and Smith & Wesson Revolvers.
Graduate of 3 courses at the prestigious Gunsite Training Center.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Police Science from NAU.
Email the Program Director at jerry.mccown@gcmail.maricopa.edu
Office telephone: (623) 845-3831