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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. 

Guns N Gear instructors in action

Meet our instructors

USCCA training class.

Corey

Dillon

Corey

  

Director of Training

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

  

Director of Training

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. 

Dry practice shooting with a USCCA firearms instructor.

Nate

Dillon

Corey

 

Firearms Instructor II

 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

 

Firearms Instructor II

 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

Dillon

Dillon

 

Firearms Instructor II 

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

 

Firearms Instructor II 

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. 

Staff & Instructors

Austin F.

Austin F.

Austin F.

 

General Manager/ Firearms Instructor

Austin is an Idaho Falls native and has been with Guns N Gear since 2014 where he has held many positions. In December 2021 he was promoted to General Manager. He has trained extensively with pistol, rifle, and shotgun as well as Tactical and Wilderness First aid. His professional certifications includ

 

General Manager/ Firearms Instructor

Austin is an Idaho Falls native and has been with Guns N Gear since 2014 where he has held many positions. In December 2021 he was promoted to General Manager. He has trained extensively with pistol, rifle, and shotgun as well as Tactical and Wilderness First aid. His professional certifications include: NRA Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, and Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician.  While not working, he enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing, and serving as an EMT in Island Park and Shelley, ID. 

Kwaid G.

Austin F.

Austin F.

 

Floor Manager

  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

 

Floor Manager

  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.  

Richard

Austin F.

Richard

 

Floor Manager

   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

 

Floor Manager

   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 H.

Ethan W.

Richard

 

Floor Salesman/NFA Department 

 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 W.

Ethan W.

Ethan W.

 

Head of Online Sales & Shipping


  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

 

Head of Online Sales & Shipping


  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. 

Mason P.

Ethan W.

Ethan W.

 

Floor Salesman/ Firearms Instructor

   Mason has spent his early years being taught the importance of firearm  skills and safety. Starting at Guns N Gear in 2021 he had developed a  large respect for the firearms training community. With a background in  range safety and instruction from the Boy Scouts of America, Mason was  eager to earn

 

Floor Salesman/ Firearms Instructor

   Mason has spent his early years being taught the importance of firearm  skills and safety. Starting at Guns N Gear in 2021 he had developed a  large respect for the firearms training community. With a background in  range safety and instruction from the Boy Scouts of America, Mason was  eager to earn his USCCA instructor certification. After finishing the  course and becoming a certified instructor the quick up and comer has  logged many dedicated hours of training received and training given.  Combining his experience with handguns, rifles, and shotguns, he has  been able to incorporate his knowledge into private lessons and the  classes we offer here at our Facility.   

Kyle T.

Lacey S.

Lacey S.

 

Floor Salesman/NFA Department 

 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 S.

Lacey S.

Lacey S.

 

Head of Receiving

 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 S.

Lacey S.

Brody S.

 

Floor Salesman

  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

 

Floor Salesman

  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. 

Kris H.

Conner S.

Brody S.

 

Floor Salesman

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

 

Floor Salesman

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. 

Firearms instructor shooting a Smith & Wesson pistol

Conner S.

Conner S.

Conner S.

 

Firearms Instructor 

 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 

 

Firearms Instructor 

 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.  

Rifle shooting with suppressors.

Jon

Conner S.

Conner S.

 

Firearms Instructor II 

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

 

Firearms Instructor II 

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

Christian

Matt

  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. 

Ben

Christian

Matt

   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

Christian

Christian

    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

Christian

Christian

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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