Armed Missouri, Inc.

As the lead curriculum developer for Armed Missouri, Inc., Chris is the architect behind the organization’s proprietary coursework. He oversees the training of approximately 300 clients annually, ranging from law-abiding citizens to Law Enforcement Officers, Executive Protection Agents, and military personnel. Specializing in instructor development and defensive handgun application, Chris bridges the gap between technical skill and real-world tactical necessity.

Chris’s approach to instruction is rooted in deep research. He dedicates hundreds of hours each year to studying the physiological and psychological effects of severe stress during violent encounters. By maintaining a nationwide network of professional trainers and researching modern self-defense trends, he ensures that AMI’s protocols remain at the cutting edge of the industry. This commitment to ongoing education is evidenced by his own rigorous training schedule; Chris completes at least two new professional courses annually and maintains a high volume of personal range work to keep his skills sharp.

A published author and consultant, Chris has contributed numerous articles to the Missouri CCW Instructors website and various self-defense platforms. He is a firm believer that the best way to solidify knowledge is through teaching, and he is dedicated to helping students develop the confidence and proficiency required for the protection of themselves and their families. His background includes hundreds of hours of formal training from accredited schools, including Missouri P.O.S.T. approved courses, making him a premier resource for those seeking advanced firearms and tactics instruction.

Current Certifications:

• National Rifle Association Certified Training Counselor in:
  • Advanced Certified Pistol
  • Certified Shotgun
  • Certified Personal Protection In The Home
  • Certified Personal Protection Outside The Home
  • National Rifle Association Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
• P.O.S.T. Approved Instructor in:
  • Basic Patrol Rifle Instructor (SRT Group)
  • Basic Patrol/LE Shotgun Instructor (SRT Group)
  • Basic Tactical Handgun Instructor (SRT Group)
  • Force on Force Safety Instructor (SRT Group)
• National Association of Professional Shooting Instructors Approved Senior Instructor Trainer (SIT) in:
  • Foundations of Defensive Pistol/Basic Defensive Shooting Skills
  • Essential Defensive Pistol
  • Advanced Defensive Pistol Skills
  • Foundations of Home Defense Shotgun
  • Instructor Training in All Disciplines
• Certified Force-On-Force Instructor – 16 Hour (Fortress Defense Consultants)
• Certified Red Dot Pistol Instructor – 16 hour (AOR Dynamics)
• Certified Church Security Team Member Instructor – 24 hour (Strategos Peacekeepers)
• Certified Intuitive Sighted Fire Instructor (Association of Defensive Shooting Instructors)
• Certified Law Enforcement AIP Certified Instructor (SABRE)
• American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
• American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

Additional Training Summary:

• Bulletproof Mind: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, Warrior Science Group  – 2012
• Counter Ambush: Rob Pincus, I.C.E. Training Company – 2012
• Tactical Pistol: Jeff Dill, Gauntlet Professional Services – 2013
• Combat Focus Shooting: Chris Ishmael, Efficient Combat Training, Inc. – 2013
• Intuitive Sighted Fire Instructor Development: Rob Pincus, Association of Defensive Shooting Instructors – 2014
• Vehicle Gun Fighting Skills: Steve Collins, Martial Arms Tactical – 2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017
• HITS-8, Defensive Knife: Steve Collins, Suarez International – 2015
• CRG-4 Force on Force Gun Fighting: Steve Collins, Suarez International – 2014, 2015, & 2016
• HITS-5, Defensive Shotgun: Steve Collins, Suarez International – 2016
• Extreme Close Quarters Concepts (ECQC): Craig Douglas, Shivworks – 2018
• Adult, Child, & Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED: American Heart Association, 2014 – Present
• Primary and Secondary Care CPR/AED/First Aid Adult/Child/Infant: Sheriff Chris Heitman, Emergency First Response Corp – 2017
• Place of Worship Risk Management: Josh Gideon, No Soft Targets – 2018
• Tactical Patrol Rifle Instructor, SRT Group, 2020
• Tactical Shotgun Instructor, SRT Group, 2020
• Tactical Pistol Instructor, SRT Group, 2020
• Force on Force Instructor, SRT Group, 2020
• Force on Force/Scenario Based Training, Fortress Defense Consultants, 2020
• Concealed Carry – Street Encounter Skills and Tactics, FPF Training, 2021
• Civilian Trauma Medicine, SRT Group, 2021
• Defensive Rifle Skills/Performance Rifle, SRT Group, 2021
• Strategos Peacekeepers: Church Security Team Member Instructor, 2024
• FPF Training: Vehicle Environment Skills and Tactics, 2024
• Enhanced Pistol Basics, Jim Shanahan, Advanced Performance Shooting – 2024
• Rifle Tactics 102, Steve Collins, Martial Arms Tactical – 2025
• 3-Day, Bulletproof House of Worship Lt. Col. Dave Grossman – 2025

Professional Associations:

• NRA Life Member
• MSSA (Missouri Sport Shooting Association) Individual Member
• MSSA (Missouri Sport Shooting Association) Affiliate Member
• ADSI (Association of Defensive Shooting Instructors) Associate Member
• National Association of Professional Shooting Instructors Founding Member