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Owner / Lead Instructor:

Kevin C. is the owner and lead instructor of Gunnery Concepts, bringing over a decade of experience in the firearms training industry. His journey began at the age of 16, where he first developed his passion for firearms and training.

At 18, Kevin enlisted in the U.S. Army as a parachute infantryman, gaining valuable experience in disciplined, high-pressure environments. Following his military service, he continued his commitment to public safety by serving as a law enforcement officer in Minnesota.

With more than 3,000 hours of instructional experience and over 500 clients trained, Kevin has built a reputation for delivering effective, adaptable training. He is known for meeting students where they are in their firearms journey, whether they are beginners or experienced shooters refining their skills.

In addition to instructing, Kevin actively competes in shooting competitions to keep his skills sharp and consistently exceed the standards expected in law enforcement.

Kevin is also uniquely recognized as the only purse carry instructor for Cakes Concealed Carry in Minnesota, further demonstrating his commitment to specialized and practical self-defense training.

Kevin brings over a decade of experience as a firearms instructor and delivers structured, performance-based instruction to shooters of all skill levels.

Core Instructional Areas

  • Concealed Handgun Skills (Beginner to Advanced)

  • AR-15 Rifle (Beginner to Advanced)

  • Integrated Rifle & Pistol Skills

  • Off-Body / Purse Carry Applications

Professional Development & Certifications

  • Extreme Close Quarters Concepts – ShivWorks (2023)

  • Combat Pistol & Rifle Operator – RedBack One (2025)

  • Red Dot Sight Pistol Instructor – Storm Training Group (2026)

  • Practical Shooting Fundamentals, Skills, and Drills – Joel Park / Ben Stoeger (2026)

  • Vehicle CQB (Law Enforcement) – Centrifuge Training (2025)

  • High-Risk Vehicle Stops Instructor – Centrifuge Training (2025)

  • Vehicle Extraction Instructor – Storm Training Group (2025)

  • Trauma Medicine Instructor – Storm Training Group (2025)

  • Use of Force Analyst Certification – Force Science Institute (2023)

  • Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training – FLETC (2025)

  • Weaponology – Ed Calderon (2021)

  • Counter-Custody – Ed Calderon (2022)

  • Certified Glock Armorer – Glock Training (2025)

  • Tactical Medical Responder – Dakota County EMS (2023)

Military Training

  • U.S. Army Infantry School

  • U.S. Army Airborne School

  • Infantry Mortar Leaders Course

  • Army Combatives (Level I)

  • Combat Lifesaver / Trauma Course

Martial Arts Background

  • Muay Thai Kickboxing (2012–Present)

  • Mixed Martial Arts (2016–Present)

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (2016–Present)

  • Tae Kwon Do (1st Degree Black Belt)

A person wearing hearing protection and tactical gear is firing a handgun inside a shooting range, with muzzle flash visible.
A person standing outside on a gravel lot, holding a gun, with a wheelbarrow and a white car in the background, and trees and a building under cloudy skies.
Person aiming a handgun with both hands in a shooting range, wearing a black shirt and a tan crossbody bag.