Nick is a certified firearms and shoot-house instructor. He has over 20 years of military and law enforcement experience. As an Army Sniper he fought in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom conducting real-world reconnaissance and sniper operations. Afterward, Nick joined a full-time SWAT team where he held positions as Sniper Team Lead and Assault Team Leader. While hosting the Basic Tactical Officer Course(SWAT Basic), Nick was the Lead Instructor on Dynamic Entry, Linear Hostage Rescue, and Stress Shoots. He competed in the 4th Annual International Army Sniper Competition and SWAT Round-Up International(SRI) for 6 years where he won the Tactical Rifle Challenge, beating out 52 other SWAT officers from around the world. His specialized training includes completing the US Army Sniper School, Special Operations Target Interdiction Course, and Florida SWAT Association Advanced Sniper Course. Academically, Nick holds a bachelors degree in Marketing Management. His demonstrated leadership experience and depth of knowledge in marksmanship and tactics speaks for itself.