DAN

DUCTUS EXEMPLO - Leadership By Example

SCFT, a firearms training company located in San Clemente, is proudly veteran-owned and operated. Leading our team is Dan, a retired Marine Gunner, CWO3, Infantry Weapons Officer, boasting over two decades of military infantry expertise and seven operational deployments spanning the globe, providing him with invaluable combat leadership experience. During his active duty service, Dan successfully completed numerous advanced infantry, tactical weapons, foreign weapons, and demolition courses. Additionally, he gained access to several specialized law enforcement training programs not accessible to the general public.
 

Moreover, Dan possesses over six years of formal military instruction and curriculum development experience. His proficiency extends to crafting intricate training exercises and ranges capable of simultaneously accommodating over 1,000 Marines and sailors, all within real-world environments. This allowed for seamless coordination of surface, indirect, and aviation fire, ensuring that Marines and sailors received the most demanding and realistic training available.

Since retiring, Dan now serves as an active law enforcement officer in a local Orange County agency and serves as a valuable member of the department firearms instructor cadre. This unique combination of military and law enforcement expertise makes him the ideal choice for those seeking top-tier firearms training.

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Dan also competes in USPSA local matches, shooting in the Carry Optics division. This competitive experience further enhances his expertise and practical knowledge in firearms handling and shooting.

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Dan's unmatched experience, expertise, and knowledge in live-fire training have earned him trust and respect in the field. With over 30 years of safe firearms handling, shooting, and hunting experience, there is no better choice.​