John has taught firearms use for more than 25 years, including as an NRA basic pistol instructor and personal protection in the home instructor. Before joining Legal Heat, he was a CCW instructor for seven states. John is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and spent more than 20 years in law enforcement where he was an instructor in defensive tactics, patrol tactics, along with being a SWAT operator and trainer to name a few of his specialties. John also is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys deer hunting, fishing and jet skiing.