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David Reed

David “DC” Reed is a US government, civilian law enforcement, and NRA certified multi-weapons and tactics instructor. Over the years he has conducted basic through advanced training courses across the US and in select countries as a former private contractor and on behalf of the military. He works with private industry, military, law enforcement and has a 20 year background with SRT/SWAT. He has been a Missouri and Tennessee P.O.S.T. certified Instructor in Firearms, Special Tactics, Sniper, CCW, and Use of Force for more than thirty years.

DC currently holds a Missouri Class ‘A’ police commission and is a reserve peace officer in Missouri. He is a graduate of several military and LE training courses as well as notable civilian training such as Thunder Ranch, ATC, Action Targets, Surefire Institute, and Gunsite among others. He is a member of International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), the NRA (Life member, current certified Firearms and Sniper instructor), National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO), and other professional organizations – as well as life member of the Big Piney Sportsman’s Club near Houston, MO.

DC has committed his life to training people on the proper and effective use of firearms. He firmly believes that this training results in a safer world and fewer lost lives.

Browsing All Posts By David Reed

  • front-site-focus
    "On Your Guard" 4

    Front Sight Focus

    When it comes to critical, dynamic defensive shooting, front sight focus isn’t just an important thing, it’s really the ...

    On November 23, 2014 / By David Reed
  • SmithWesson VTAC Review
    Handgun Reviews 2

    Smith & Wesson M&P VTAC Review by David Reed

    David C. Reed reviews the Smith & Wesson M&P VTAC (Viking Tactics Edition) TRANSCRIPT CCW Guardian. Train. Shoot. Log. ...

    On October 25, 2014 / By David Reed
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    Handgun Reviews 3

    Glock 42 Review by David Reed

    David C. Reed reviews the Glock 42 in .380 ACP TRANSCRIPTION CCW Guardian. Train. Shoot. Log. Details matter. Hello ...

    On October 25, 2014 / By David Reed
  • Targets
    "On Your Guard" 1

    Target Types – Explanation

    FBI Q Federal Bureau of Investigation -Qualification (target). IPSC International Practical Shooters Confederation (regulation target). IDPA International Defensive Shooters ...

    On October 6, 2014 / By David Reed
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    "On Your Guard" 3

    One Handed Procedures

    One handed firing procedures are the most efficient method of transitioning a pistol from one hand to the other. ...

    On August 17, 2014 / By David Reed
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    Reed’s Barrel Drill

    Position two plastic drums, barrels, or even trash cans side by side, 28″ or so apart, and at 10 ...

    On August 16, 2014 / By David Reed
  • One Hand shooting
    David Reed's Weekend Drills 0

    David Reed’s One Handed Shooting Drill

    One handed shooting including transitioning from one hand to the other.  Setup: 3×5″ Index cards, a wide target stand ...

    On August 14, 2014 / By David Reed
  • hack or Fast
    David Reed's Weekend Drills 0

    The F.A.S.T. (Fundamentals, Accuracy, & Speed Test) Drill

    Range: 7 yards Target: One 3″ X 5″ Headbox, then at least ten inches lower on the target an ...

    On August 14, 2014 / By David Reed
  • Hack
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    The Hackathorn Drill

    Using three IDPA or IPSC type targets, place them at least two feet apart shoulder to shoulder at a ...

    On August 14, 2014 / By David Reed
  • Shoot and move
    David Reed's Weekend Drills 0

    Reed’s Shoot & Move Drill

    Get two magazines and a target with a marked but indiscernible-at firing range – middle chest target zone and ...

    On July 10, 2014 / By David Reed
  • SI Exif
    Handgun Reviews 1

    All Guns Fail

    I get bemused by people with incredibly firm, often fanatical opinions about their choice in a defensive handgun. As ...

    On August 4, 2014 / By David Reed
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    "On Your Guard" 2

    Train a Pair of Essential Skills

    I am asked often what can a CCW permit holder do away from the range to improve their skills. ...

    On August 4, 2014 / By David Reed
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