John retired from Tennessee law enforcement as a lieutenant after 29 years of service. He served as a patrol officer and supervisor, field training officer, tactical team member and commander, […]
Read MoreGunsite actively searches out the very best firearms instructors
Gunsite Instructors are highly trained men and women who have been there done that. They have a background of military, law enforcement or have a high degree and experience of training in their field. Many have been on our faculty since Jeff Cooper was the lead instructor at Gunsite. They are active and retired Marines, Special Forces, Navy, Army and Air Force from Enduring Freedom, Viet Nam and Law Enforcement Agencies around the Country.
Matt Eagleston
Matt Eagleston was a deputy sheriff and village police officer in New York from 1999 through 2001. He then spent 20 years with the Connecticut State Police, retiring in 2021. […]
Read MoreMatt Avenatti
Matthew Avenatti is a law enforcement officer in northern New Jersey. He served 26 years with the New Jersey State Police and retired as a Lieutenant/ Station Commander. Matt served […]
Read MoreSchylar Cloudt
Schylar served 10 years as an Infantryman in the US Army including 4 years as an Infantry Squad Leader during Operation Enduring Freedom. Schylar is a fully licensed outfitter in […]
Read MoreErick Gelhaus
A Gunsite instructor since 2001, Erick is a Rangemaster for pistol, shotgun, carbine, and tactics classes. He has a master’s in public administration from Norwich University and focuses on the […]
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