Our Mission
To raise the national standard of training by delivering expert-crafted education, science-backed teaching systems, and real-world development pathways — empowering individuals and instructors with the knowledge, skills, and credibility to lead with confidence.
Our Vision
To become the most trusted national authority for instructor development, personal safety education, and skill-based training — built on professional expertise, motor learning science, and uncompromising integrity.
We exist to replace shortcuts with mastery, and to develop a new generation of capable leaders who make communities safer and training more effective.
Our Values
To become the most trusted national authority for instructor development, personal safety education, and skill-based training — built on professional expertise, motor learning science, and uncompromising integrity.
We exist to replace shortcuts with mastery, and to develop a new generation of capable leaders who make communities safer and training more effective.
Our Team
The NSRTA Training Advisory Council is comprised of some of the most respected professionals in the firearms and personal protection industry, bringing unmatched expertise and real-world experience to our programs. Our team includes a former U.S. Navy SEAL with extensive operational background, a national competition champion with proven performance under pressure, nationally recognized firearms instructor trainers, and former Federal Training Directors who have shaped and led training at the highest levels. Together, this elite group ensures that every NSRTA course is grounded in proven tactics, cutting-edge training science, and the highest standards of safety and excellence.