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Instructors with Real-World Experience 

First to Fight Tactical Solutions’ instructors show their enthusiasm for weapons training through their teaching styles. They maintain a relaxed demeanor that helps students learn crucial life-saving skills while having fun. Whether they're teaching weapon systems, discussing ballistics, or explaining 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 in the 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 (17) Years of Experience in:

  • Hazmat Operations
  • Firefighter I and II
  • Company Officer I and II
  • National Registry Certified Paramedic

Sergeant Joshua Barber

  • 8 Years in the 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 Sergeant William Barrett, Contractor

  • 6 Years in the United States Air Force – 3P071 Security Forces
    • Fire Team Leader
    • Expert Marksman
    • 2 Tours in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom

William served in the United States Air Force as a 3P071 Security Forces specialist for six years. During his service, he completed two tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His highest billet held was Flight NCO. He also achieved expert marksmanship in pistol and rifle and is trained in Combat Life Saver. Additionally, he is 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. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2003-2007 as an 0311 Infantry Rifleman. During his time in the military, he was an Infantry Fire Team Leader, Rifle Expert (4th award), and Rifle Qualification Instructor. Joe was trained by the Marine Corps as a Combat Life Saver and received Hazmat training. He completed over 1,000 hours of combat operations in patrolling, house clearing, and checkpoints. He is also qualified in squad automatic weapons and the M32 grenade launcher and 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 Officer. He attended the Mid-Michigan Police Academy and is CPR certified. He is also an NRA Instructor for Basic Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle, and Personal Protection in the Home. Dorian has completed a variety of law enforcement training during his time with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Department. Additionally, he is AVERT trained.

Corporal Jeremy Kemp, Contractor

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

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

Kevin Zimmerman, Contractor

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