Instructors

Instructors with real world experience

First to Fight Tactical Solutions’ instructors show students their enthusiasm about weapons training in their teaching styles. They have a relaxed demeanor that helps their students learn crucial life saving skills while having fun. Whether teaching weapons systems, talking ballistics, or discussing movement the instructors convey the information in a way that is easy to understand in a comfortable learning environment.

Corporal Kyle L. Hansbarger

  • 8 Years United States Marine Corps – 0351 Assaultman Anti-Tank and Demolitions
  • Highest Billet Held: Platoon NCO
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
  • Deployment to Poland for NATO Combined Arms Exercise
  • EMP Enhanced Marksmanship Instructor
  • Expert Rifleman 2nd award
  • Expert Pistol 2nd award
  • MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program) Gray Belt
  • Combat Life Saver training
  • Enhanced Demolitions and Urban Breaching
  • CQB (close quarters battle) tactics

Other Certifications Include:

  • NRA Certified Instructor
  • FEMA ICS- 100, 200, 700, and 800 Certifications
  • Eleven (11) Years of Experience in:
    • Hazmat Operations
    • Firefighter I and II
    • Company Officer I and II
    • National Registry Certified Paramedic

 Sargent Joshua Barber

  • 8 Years United States Marine Corps – 0331 Infantry Machine Gunner
  • Highest Billet Held: Combined Anti-Armor Team Section Leader
  • 3 Tours in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
  • Expert Rifleman 3rd award
  • MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program) Brown Belt
  • Combat Life Saver training
  • Infantry Rifleman and Machine Gun Instructor
  • Combat Marksmanship Course 0933
  • Formal School Instructor Course
  • Basic Combat Trauma Training Course

Staff Sargent William Barrett, Contractor

  • 6 years United States Air Force – 3PO71 Security Forces
  • Fire Team Leader
  • Expert Marksman
  • 2 Tours in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom

William served in the United States Air Force as 3P071 Security Forces for six years. While William served in the United States Air Force, he completed two tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. William has the Highest Billet Held – Flight NCO. William also accomplished expert marksmanship in pistol and rife. William is also trained in Combat Life Saver. William is also AVERT trained.

Corporal Joe Pawlowski, Graphic Design

  • United States Marine Corps – 0311 Infantry Rifleman
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran

Joe was wounded in combat and is a Purple Heart recipient. Joe served in the United States Marine Corps from 2003-2007 as an 0311. During Joe’s time in the military, he was an Infantry Fire Team Leader, Rifle Expert 4th Award, and Rifle Qualification Instructor. Joe was trained by the United States Marine Corps for Combat Life Saver ad Hazmat Trained. Joe completed over 1,000 hours of combat operations in patrolling, house clearing, and checkpoints. Joe is also qualified in Squad Automatic weapons and M32 Grenade Launcher. Joe is AVERT trained.

Dorian Davis, Contractor

  • Retired Law Enforcement Officer
  • MCOLES Certified

Dorian is a retired Ingham County Park Supervisor, Ingham County Corrections Officer, and Ingham County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement. Dorian attended the Mid-Michigan Police Academy. Dorian is CPR certified. Dorian is also an NRA Instructor for Basic Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle, and Personal Protection in the Home. Dorian has a variety of different law enforcement training that was completed in his time working for the Ingham County Sheriff’s Department. Dorian is also AVERT Trained.

Corporal Jeremy Kemp, Contractor

  • 6 Years United States Marine Corps – 0311 Infantry Rifleman
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran

Jeremy was wounded in combat and is a Purple Heart recipient. Jeremy served in the United States Marine Corps from as an 0311. Jeremy is AVERT trained.

Kevin Zimmerman, Contractor

  • Kevin is the funniest person we know
  • Kevin is AVERT trained
  • Kevin has been a NREMT paramedic for over 12 years

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