My name is Damian Meyer, and I am a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. During my 26-year career, I served as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, top-level boat operator (Surfman), and also the Officer In Charge of a motor lifeboat unit. My many years of law enforcement, tactical, medical, and first responder experience contributed to my position as a trainer, instructing numerous Law Enforcement Officers and boat operators. My passion for teaching and firearms made becoming a firearms instructor a natural progression after retiring from active duty. Now, since retiring from active duty service, I use my knowledge and experience to provide safe, professional, and quality training to others.
Throughout my career, I spent countless hours training at the shooting range, developing my skills as an expert pistol and rifle marksman. I also spent many hours participating in and instructing use of force techniques, including less-than-lethal and deadly defensive force. I continue to train and learn, frequently seeking more training opportunities, to remain proficient, relevant, and to be able to provide the best possible training to my students. Damian also continues to pursue his own development as a firearms enthusiast and instructor. Some of the courses I have attended and completed are:
- MCRGO Concealed Pistol License Safety & Training Instructor
- MCRGO Advanced CPL course
- National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer Certification
- Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Pistol: Fundamentals & Performance
- Warrior Poet Society Pistol 1 and Pistol 2
- Warrior Poet Society Rifle 1 and Rifle 2
U.P. Firearms Training 