Welcome

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. 

  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 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. 

  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 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.   

  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 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 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 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.