Matt George

Title: Firearms Instructor & Owner

Training Locations: 

2 If By Sea Tactical (New Prague, MN)

South Metro Training Facility (Edina, MN)

The Modern Sportsman (Burnsville, MN)

SCALE Training Facility (Jordan, MN)

Matt is an experienced, fully insured firearms instructor with a 12-year background in law enforcement and firearms training. He played a crucial role in assisting local police agencies with their transition to red dot sights and has expanded his knowledge by attending additional firearms and red dot instructor courses. His dedication to instructional excellence is evident in his completion of nationally recognized teaching curricula, receiving certifications as a Glock Armorer and AR15 Advanced Armorer. He consistently strives to enhance his teaching approach and deliver the best possible training outcomes to his students. Matt is available for personalized one-on-one and small group training events and can tailor courses to meet your specific training needs.

CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 12 Years Law Enforcement Experience

• LEOSA|HR218 Qualification Instructor

  • Federal Concealed Carry Training Course Instructor

• Permit To Carry Instructor

• Firearms Instructor

• Red Dot Handgun Instructor 

• Reality Based Training Instructor

• Glock Armorer

• AR15 Advanced Armorer

• ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training)

  • Active Attack Event Response Leadership

  • Active Attack Emergency Communications​

  • Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (Train-the-Trainer)

• USCCA – Instructor

  • Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals

  • Countering the Mass Shooter Threat

  • Emergency First Aid Fundamental

  • Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals