Instructors
Terry Maris
Current Certifications:
National Rifle Association Certified Pistol Instructor
National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer
Current Certifications:
National Rifle Association Certified Pistol Instructor
National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer
National Rifle Association Personal Protection in the Home
International Defensive Pistol Association Certified Safety Officer
Ohio Concealed Handgun License
New Hampshire Nonresident Pistol/Revolver License
International Defensive Pistol Association Certified Safety Officer
Ohio Concealed Handgun License
New Hampshire Nonresident Pistol/Revolver License
Utah Concealed Firearm Permit
FFL Type 01 firearms dealer (ATF)
Achievements:
Officer in Charge, First Cavalry Division Sniper Team
Senior Advisor, Miltary Advisory Team 91, Military Assistance Command Vietnam
Military awards and decorations: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge,
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry(with Gold Star), Vietnam Honor Medal, Army Commendation Medal (with V device), et al.
Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
Specialized Training:
Officer Candidate School, U.S. Army
Officer Advance School, U.S. Army
Vietnam Officers' Orientation Course, U.S. Army
Vietnamese Language Institute, MACV
Escape, Evasion, and Survival School, U.S. Army
Vietnam Officers' Advisor Course, MACV
Small Arms Firing School, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit
Excellence in Competition, Civilian Markmanship Program
Officer in Charge, First Cavalry Division Sniper Team
Senior Advisor, Miltary Advisory Team 91, Military Assistance Command Vietnam
Military awards and decorations: Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge,
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry(with Gold Star), Vietnam Honor Medal, Army Commendation Medal (with V device), et al.
Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
Specialized Training:
Officer Candidate School, U.S. Army
Officer Advance School, U.S. Army
Vietnam Officers' Orientation Course, U.S. Army
Vietnamese Language Institute, MACV
Escape, Evasion, and Survival School, U.S. Army
Vietnam Officers' Advisor Course, MACV
Small Arms Firing School, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit
Excellence in Competition, Civilian Markmanship Program
Defensive Handgun, Defense Tactics International
Tactical Pistol & Carbine, Ken Hackathorn
Memberships and Associations:
National Rifle Association, Life Member
Memberships and Associations:
National Rifle Association, Life Member
NRA-ILA, Sustaining Member
International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association
International Defensive Pistol Association
United States Practical Shooting Association
Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association
United States Concealed Carry Association
Buckeye Fireams Association
Lima Sabres Shooting Association
International Defensive Pistol Association
United States Practical Shooting Association
Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association
United States Concealed Carry Association
Buckeye Fireams Association
Lima Sabres Shooting Association
Tri-State Gun Collectors
NRA Advisory Panel
Garand Collectors Association
Donnie Deckling
Current Certifications:
OPOTA certified firearms instructor (pistol, shotgun, assault rifle)
National Rifle Association Certified Pistol Instructor
Specialized Training:
Basic SWAT School
Advanced SWAT School
Tactical Precision Scoped Rifle Marksman
Working From and With Vehicles (Firearms)
Close Quarters Battle (CQB)
Active Shooter
Advanced Firearms Tactics
Nontraditional and Confined Space Shooting
Drug Warrant Service, SWAT Tactics
Combat Marksmanship
M-16 and AR-15 Armorer
Anti-terrorism Training
Membership and Associations:
National Rifle Association
Fraternal Order of Police
Ann Turner
Achievements:
Associates Degree (Nursing), Lima Technical College
Diploma, Central Ohio School of Massage
Current Certifications:
National Rifle Association Certified Pistol Instructor
Ohio Concealed Handgun License
Memberships and Associations:
National Rifle Association
Lima Sabres Shooting Association
David Maris
Achievements:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ohio Northern University
Specialized Training:
Firefighter 1
Firefighter 2
EMT Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
Garand Collectors Association
Donnie Deckling
Current Certifications:
OPOTA certified firearms instructor (pistol, shotgun, assault rifle)
National Rifle Association Certified Pistol Instructor
Specialized Training:
Basic SWAT School
Advanced SWAT School
Tactical Precision Scoped Rifle Marksman
Working From and With Vehicles (Firearms)
Close Quarters Battle (CQB)
Active Shooter
Advanced Firearms Tactics
Nontraditional and Confined Space Shooting
Drug Warrant Service, SWAT Tactics
Combat Marksmanship
M-16 and AR-15 Armorer
Anti-terrorism Training
Membership and Associations:
National Rifle Association
Fraternal Order of Police
Tara Dixon Engel
Current Achievements:
National Rifle Association Certified Firearms Instructor:
Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearm Safety, Personal Protection Inside the Home, Range Safety
Officer
Officer
Achievements:
Former College Instructor
Curriculum Developer for the National Aviation Hall of Fame, the American Veterans Institute, and the National Military History Center
Vice President, American Veterans Institute
National Co-Chairman, Operation Welcome Home
Former Deer and Duck Hunter (took a 14-point buck that is listed in "Ohio Big Bucks")
Memberships and Associations:
National Rifle Association
Ann Turner
Achievements:
Associates Degree (Nursing), Lima Technical College
Diploma, Central Ohio School of Massage
Current Certifications:
National Rifle Association Certified Pistol Instructor
Ohio Concealed Handgun License
Memberships and Associations:
National Rifle Association
Lima Sabres Shooting Association
Marty Hauler
Current Certifications:
National Rifle Association Certified Instructor:
Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection Inside the Home,
Personal Protection Outside the Home, Range Safety Officer
Achievements:
Memberships and Associations:
National Rifle Association
Mike Jackson
Current Qualifications:
National Rifle Association Certified Instructor:
Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearm Safety, Personal Protection in the Home, Range Safety
Officer
Officer
Achievements:
United States Air Force Command Pilot (210 combat missions)
Military awards and decorations: Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal (w/8 OLC),
Meritorious Service Medal (W/3 OLC), Small Arms Expert, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Honor Medal, 13 other U.S. and foreign awards & decorations
Professor of Aerospace Studies, Wright State University
United States Air Force Officer Training School
Squadron and Group Commander Instructor
Pilot Training, Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
Specialized Training:
Undergraduate Pilot Training, USAF
Escape, Evasion, and Survival School, USAF
Water Survival School, USAF
Jungle Survival School, USAF
USAF Academic Instructor Course
USAF Instructor Pilot School (PIT)
Memberships and Associations:
National Rifle Association
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Daedelians
David Maris
Achievements:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ohio Northern University
Current Certifications:
Ohio Concealed Handgun License
Ohio Concealed Handgun License
Specialized Training:
Firefighter 1
Firefighter 2
EMT Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
HazMat Certification
Memberships and Associations:
National Rifle Association
Memberships and Associations:
National Rifle Association
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
