While Matt would say he's a regular guy, he's actually a dedicated shooter who has has been teaching CPL classes for more than a decade. Perhaps more importantly, he's an avid student of many regional and national instructors in a variety of topics from hand gun, shot gun, carbine, trauma med, land navigation, and tracking to name a few.

Matt is certified by the NRA and USCCA to teach CPL classes as well as being a cadre member and alumni of Michigan Defensive Firearms Institute (MDFI) and Greenside Training of Arizona (tracking).