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Guns n Gear has a full cadre of instructors with many years of experience. Below you can get to know a few of your instructors before attending your next class.
Corey has dedicated a large part of his life around teaching, particularly US History, Education, and firearms training. He has advanced degrees in Human Growth and Development and Learning Sciences. Corey has trained all over the Northwest, in particular at Firearms Academy of Seattle. He is a USCCA and NRA Cert
Corey has dedicated a large part of his life around teaching, particularly US History, Education, and firearms training. He has advanced degrees in Human Growth and Development and Learning Sciences. Corey has trained all over the Northwest, in particular at Firearms Academy of Seattle. He is a USCCA and NRA Certified Instructor. Over the past 6 years at Guns N Gear, he has helped advance a robust Instructor Development program that focuses on helping our students learn the most efficient techniques in firearms and personal safety and security. When he’s not teaching or shooting, he enjoys traveling to our national/state parks with his family.
As an Idaho native, Nathan grew up in the outdoors camping, hiking, and shooting guns with his father. Nathan began his formal firearms training during his seven years in the military where he first qualified as an expert marksman with both pistol and rifle. During his last three years in the Navy he served m
As an Idaho native, Nathan grew up in the outdoors camping, hiking, and shooting guns with his father. Nathan began his formal firearms training during his seven years in the military where he first qualified as an expert marksman with both pistol and rifle. During his last three years in the Navy he served multiple roles on an SRF Team which specialized in CQB operations. Nathan has been part of the Guns N Gear training team since 2018 and is a certified Instructor with both the USCCA and the NRA as well as a qualified Armorer through Smith & Wesson.
Dillon J. Maughan grew up in Idaho Falls enjoying the beautiful outdoors and a strong Second Amendment environment. His training consists of both firearms and hand-to-hand through various groups, such as Universal Security, Trigger Control Training, NRA, and many others. He is also a Certified Smith & Wesson Ar
Dillon J. Maughan grew up in Idaho Falls enjoying the beautiful outdoors and a strong Second Amendment environment. His training consists of both firearms and hand-to-hand through various groups, such as Universal Security, Trigger Control Training, NRA, and many others. He is also a Certified Smith & Wesson Armorer. Dillon’s formal work experience began in 2010 when he joined Tactical Security for event security and patrol. In 2014 he was recruited to Guns N Gear as a Range Safety Officer and has since began working in Sales and has become an Apprentice Instructor for Trigger Control Training.
Born in Montana and raised as an avid hunter/ fisherman He has grown a love and passion for the firearms industry and the outdoors. Having been around firearms since a young age and is keen on safety and the understanding of how firearms work. As an NRA certified pistol instructor he has grown a love for teaching and helpi
Born in Montana and raised as an avid hunter/ fisherman He has grown a love and passion for the firearms industry and the outdoors. Having been around firearms since a young age and is keen on safety and the understanding of how firearms work. As an NRA certified pistol instructor he has grown a love for teaching and helping all styles of shooter from basic to advanced and everything in between. Currently a floor manager at Guns N Gear sports and shoots competitively on the weekends, competing in USPSA and steel challenge around the state. Has 5 years of experience in the industry and does not plan on stopping any time soon.
Born and raised in the United Kingdom Richard moved to the United States in 1993. He settled in Arizona where he taught Rifle ,Pistol ,Shotgun and Submachine gun to various law enforcement and military agencies. In 2000 he joined Cabela's gun library in Sidney, NE where he helped in the purchase of many high end gun colle
Born and raised in the United Kingdom Richard moved to the United States in 1993. He settled in Arizona where he taught Rifle ,Pistol ,Shotgun and Submachine gun to various law enforcement and military agencies. In 2000 he joined Cabela's gun library in Sidney, NE where he helped in the purchase of many high end gun collections. In 2003 he moved to Colorado and was a manager at the Firing Line for 16 years. After moving to Idaho in 2019 he joined the team at Guns N Gear.
Kyle Harrison joined the Guns N Gear family in August of 2021 Originally from North Dakota Kyle grew up enjoying the outdoors and found a passion for the firearms industry at a young age. In the short time Kyle has been here he has become one of the top salesman on the floor to running our NFA department.
Ethan has lived in the Idaho Falls area his whole life, he enjoys camping, hunting, riding dirt bikes and traveling around the World. Starting at Guns N Gear in 2021 he has developed an interest in the Firearm industry across the country, and how to do sales properly across the United States. Currently he
Ethan has lived in the Idaho Falls area his whole life, he enjoys camping, hunting, riding dirt bikes and traveling around the World. Starting at Guns N Gear in 2021 he has developed an interest in the Firearm industry across the country, and how to do sales properly across the United States. Currently he is in college for Business Management and has his Associates degree. He plans to get a Bachelors and go into Federal Law Enforcement. Ethan also Enjoys shotgun shooting competitively and for waterfowl.
Kyle Tafoya joined Guns N Gear in July of 2020. Grew up loving the outdoors with shooting, snowboarding and Played football for 12 years. Took a loving to the firearms industry and hasn’t looked back. He has thrived in this family and is very well knowledge on firearms. He grew his passion more and ended up taking over the NFA department.
Lacey is from Ashton, Idaho and was raised with a passion for firearms, hunting, and the outdoor life. She is currently in charge of our receiving department here at Guns N Gear, and handles all of our inbound shipments and transfers into our facility.
Brody grew up shooting firearms at a very young age. The first shot he ever took scoped and cut his eyebrow but that never stopped him from loving guns. Brody is a Colorado native and knows the importance of our second amendment. He has now lived in Idaho for three years with his girlfriend and his hairless cat (Toby). He
Brody grew up shooting firearms at a very young age. The first shot he ever took scoped and cut his eyebrow but that never stopped him from loving guns. Brody is a Colorado native and knows the importance of our second amendment. He has now lived in Idaho for three years with his girlfriend and his hairless cat (Toby). He is currently one of our floor staff and he is very knowledgeable in all things firearms and a jack of all trades. On his off days he enjoys running drills with friends, hunting, and furthering his education in the firearms industry.
I served in the United States Marine Corps for 24 years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. During this time, I was also a Combat Marksmanship and CQB Instructor. I have a total of ten years’ experience in the fire arms industry. I am formally an IDPA competitive shooter. I have completed training courses at Thund
I served in the United States Marine Corps for 24 years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. During this time, I was also a Combat Marksmanship and CQB Instructor. I have a total of ten years’ experience in the fire arms industry. I am formally an IDPA competitive shooter. I have completed training courses at Thunder Ranch, Joe Morrison Shooting School, In Extremis counter-terrorism school, and the advanced sniper course for Alameda County Sheriffs Department.
Conner came to Guns N Gear in 2018 with prior training from Forward Movement Training Center in Meridian, ID and close to a decade of self-study and competitive shooting under his belt. Since joining the Guns N Gear team, he has put in hundreds of hours running the range, instructing classes and teaching private
Conner came to Guns N Gear in 2018 with prior training from Forward Movement Training Center in Meridian, ID and close to a decade of self-study and competitive shooting under his belt. Since joining the Guns N Gear team, he has put in hundreds of hours running the range, instructing classes and teaching private lessons. He graduated top of his class at Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy and earned the Tactical Edge award. He currently works for a local police department in the Evidence Division. In addition to his firearms training, Conner has a strong background in Asset Protection, Interviewing and Interrogation, Security, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He is certified as an armorer for Smith and Wesson pistols and earned his USCCA Range Safety Officer Certification. When he’s not on the range, Conner spends his time with his family, playing guitar, riding motorcycles, watching horror movies, backpacking and camping.
Born in the United States. Raised with guns. Loves teaching about them. Jon’s mission is to make sure that every gun owner knows how to effectively use their firearm and has the confidence to defend their life, or the lives of others, should the need arise. Jon is a USCCA Certified Instructor and works diligent
Born in the United States. Raised with guns. Loves teaching about them. Jon’s mission is to make sure that every gun owner knows how to effectively use their firearm and has the confidence to defend their life, or the lives of others, should the need arise. Jon is a USCCA Certified Instructor and works diligently to facilitate learning. When Jon is not at the gun range, he spends quality time with his family, serving at his church, or working his day job.
Matt was born and raised in Idaho. Matt is an avid outdoors man and enjoys all aspects of outdoor life; hunting and shooting are at the top of the list. Matt loves to teach and coach. As co-owner of Legacy Taekwondo in Rexburg, Matt has an understanding that each person is different and therefore has unique challenges and needs. Rec
Matt was born and raised in Idaho. Matt is an avid outdoors man and enjoys all aspects of outdoor life; hunting and shooting are at the top of the list. Matt loves to teach and coach. As co-owner of Legacy Taekwondo in Rexburg, Matt has an understanding that each person is different and therefore has unique challenges and needs. Recognizing these needs, and helping students overcome them, is what drives Matt to be a better instructor, a better person, and a better friend. Matt is a USCCA certified Range Safety Officer.
Raised in Alaska, Ben grew up taking full advantage experiencing what the outdoors had to offer and continues to do so. Aside from Boy Scouts, Ben’s passion and talents for shooting was reviled in high school when he worked at a prominent clay target shooting facility near Wasilla, Alaska. Over the course of several years Ben became hi
Raised in Alaska, Ben grew up taking full advantage experiencing what the outdoors had to offer and continues to do so. Aside from Boy Scouts, Ben’s passion and talents for shooting was reviled in high school when he worked at a prominent clay target shooting facility near Wasilla, Alaska. Over the course of several years Ben became highly engaged with shooting competitively as well as working alongside several international shooting instructors. This aspiration for shooting sports carried onto college where Ben joined the University of Wyoming shotgun team while studying for his degree. Highlights of this time included such events as shooting at the Olympic Training Center under the instruction of Team USA coaches and attending the Collegiate National Championship each year at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. After graduation, Ben continued to shoot competitively as a hobby to focus on his career. Ben is excited to be a part of GNG’s Instructor Development academy to allow him to turn his focus to instructing the next generation of shooters and to share in the learning experience of shooting proficiency.
Nathan started his firearms training at Guns and Gear in 2020. Since then he has taken all 6 standard courses: Basic Pistol, Defensive Pistol, Low Light, Enhanced Concealed Carry, Defensive AR, and Everyday Medical. Nathan is enthusiastic to share his knowledge and experience with new shooters all while helping them to develop a safety first mindset.
Christian served in the United States Navy for 6 years as a Nuclear
Reactor Operator, stationed in California and Washington before he moved to Idaho. He has owned and trained with firearms for most of his adult life. Christian has solid experience with rifles, shotguns, and pistols and an extensive knowledge of many different types o
Christian served in the United States Navy for 6 years as a Nuclear
Reactor Operator, stationed in California and Washington before he moved to Idaho. He has owned and trained with firearms for most of his adult life. Christian has solid experience with rifles, shotguns, and pistols and an extensive knowledge of many different types of weapon platforms, both common and uncommon. Christian's goals are to become an
excellent shooter, and an even better teacher by helping people learn how to effectively defend themselves, and their families. Christian is proud to have earned his USCCA Range Safety Officer Certification and to be a part of Guns N Gear's ongoing mission to arm and train responsible citizens in our community.
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