About Us
Dedicated Instructors
I started my firearms trainer career in the CT Army National Guard, A co. 1/102 Infantry, where as a Sergeant I was selected to attend the U.S. Army Small Arms Instructor Range Operations Course. After that, I assisted my battalion with qualifications training, remedial training, and range operations. I then served our communities as a police officer for 21 years, for 15 of those years I was an active police firearms trainer and for 4 of those years I was a member of a Regional Emergency Response Team (SWAT). In 2011 I started teaching civilians and shortly after decided to continue down that path. I attended the NRA Instructor training, getting certified to teach the Basics of Pistol Shooting Class. In 2019 I received my instructor certification from the USCCA in Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. I continue to expand my training and instructor knowledge. In 2020 I became a certified NRA Range Safety Officer and a USCCA Countering the Mass Shooter Threat Instructor.
I run small group classes and private lessons to fit your needs. If you just want to shoot better that’s not a problem, I can definitely do that. But, my specialty is in defensive firearms training. I have been a student of firearms combatives for 32 years. My instructor certifications were geared towards combatives with firearms. I have taken many classes in use of force and combative mindset to help me better understand how the human body reacts under the stress of a high stress encounter such a deadly force. I bring that mindset to all my combatives classes.
I held/hold certifications in:
Handgun, Shotgun, Patrol Rifle or AR15 sporting rifles, Military Small Arms, Electronic Control Weapons, Pepper Spray, Chemical Munitions, Diversionary Devices, Impact Projectile Weapon, Glock Armorer, Colt M16 Armorer, Remington Shotgun Armorer, Low Light, shoot house, and Active Shooter Response.
What Patriot Performance Shooting has to offer you.
Customized firearms training to fit your individual needs. From new users to experienced users I can customize a plan for you. Fundamentals trying to self defense training we have you covered. CT Pistol permit course in the Middletown area. I can also travel to your range to run customized classes to fit your desired needs.
Self Defense Training
Patriot Performance Shooting specializes in self defense firearms training. Whether it is Handgun, Rifle, or Shotgun we can guide you down a path to make you more proficient in using firearms for self defense.
coming soon
Movement in Structures 1
Do you want to gain the tactical advantage over an intruder in your home, place of employment, or house of worship? Can you effectively & tactically move to your child's room when there is someone in your home? Church security or facility security personnel, are you capable of using movement to locate and engage a threat in your facility? This course will cover the tactics and techniques to guide you safely and effectively through your structure.
This course is designed for anyone with some basic firearms training. in other words the average person. You do not need any special training, you just need to know how to use a handgun or AR15 rifle, which will be the airsoft guns available to students. This is not a force on force course, you will be engaging paper targets.
We will use airsoft guns to simulate real firearms. If you have your own quality airsoft pistol or rifle feel free to bring it as well as wrap around eye protection, gloves, and face protection.
Take your training to the next level.
private lessons
Have you been wanting to get better at using your firearm but dont want to attend a course with a group of students because of your comfort level or availability? Try a private lesson. One on one coaching tailored to your needs. From new firearms users through experienced users Patriot Performance Shooting can help you move forward.
Handgun, shotgun, and rifles are available for rent for the lesson. I have a supply of ammunition as well which I stock umm on for my students so you don't have to find it. Prices and caliber availability vary.
Gift Certificates and specials
Gift Certificates Available
I have gift certificates available. Any amount you want. Great Christmas present, birthday present or anniversary present for some one you know that wants to train more or start learning about firearms. Does your spouse want to learn to use a modern sporting rifle such as an AR 15, get them a gift certificate and some ammunition. I will provide the rest. I have guns and gear for rent and ammunition for sale.
Referral Program
Refer a new student who sins up and completes a course and you can receive rewards. For each referral who completes a course or takes a private lesson you will get $5.00 towards your future training.
payment, refund, and cancellation policy
Student Cancellation
Cancellation Policy for Group Courses: Payment is due at time of sign up. Refunds will be issued if you cancel 40 days before the day of the course. At 40 days you will not get a refund unless I can fill your spot in the course. Under 6 day and there is no refund.
Cancellation Policy for Private Lessons: Payment is due when the private lesson is scheduled. If you cancel 12 hours prior to the private lesson's start time you will be refunded your entire fee. If you cancel less than 24 hours prior to your lesson you forfeit your payment.
Instructor Cancellation
If the instructor has to cancel the class the student will receive a full tuition refund.
Tuition Payment Policy
Tuition Payment Policy: Tuition Payment guarantees a seat in the training course. When payment is received, you will be entered into the roster. Payment can be made with check, electronic bank transfer, Venmo with no additional fee or PayPal with an additional fee of 3.5%.