Credentials
Chief Instructor Background and Qualifications
Dr. W. George Gaines
Credentials, Certifications & Licenses
- American Red Cross
- Adult First Aid, CPR, AED #0Y14MN
- Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License #WX1237800
-
IMI Academy for Advanced Security & Anti-Terror Training
- Range Safety Officer, Active Shooters - The Israeli Experience
- Business Development and Seminar Sponsor, USA
- NRA Credentials #190369292
- Certified Home Firearm Safety Instructor
- Certified Range Safety Officer
- Certified Refuse To Be A Victim® Instructor
- Recruiter #XI030621
- Personal & Professional Instructor Liability Insurance # 1210024043
- USCCA Credentials #190369292
- Certified Instructor
- Certified Training Counselor
- Certified Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals
- US Gun Class Certified Instructor
Memberships & Honors
- Florida Carry Sustaining Member
- Florida Firearms Academy Member
- NRA Life & Endowment Member
- NRA Golden Eagles Member
- NRA National Patriots Medal
- USCCA Platinum Member
- International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Active Member
Firearms Experience
- First Firearm, .22LR Mossberg bolt action rifle, Age 14
- Carried Firearm Since 1968
- Competitive NRA Bullseye Shooter
- NRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator Course
- Florida Firearms Academy, Rapid Draw Class
- FrontSight (Nevada) Defensive Handgun Course
- Active Shooters - The Israeli Experience, Honors Graduate
Formal Education
- B.A., University of Alabama, 1965
- M.A., Atlanta University, 1969
- Ed.D., University of Georgia, 1971
Teaching Experience
- Florida, Georgia Secondary Public Schools, 1965 – 1969
- University of Georgia, Teaching Assistant, 1969 – 1971
- University of Georgia, Supervisor of Student Teachers, 1969 – 1971
- University of New Orleans, Associate Professor of Education, 1971 – 1976
- Louisiana State University Medical Center, Coordinator of Instructional Services, 1973 – 1976
- Conducted Professional Educator Workshops at Numerous Colleges & Universities, 1976 - 1982
- Directed and Mentored Junior Staff in Private Industry, 1983 – 2013
- University of Florida, College of Business, Visiting Professor, 2011 – 2013
- University of Central Florida, College of Business, Visiting Lecturer, 2012 - 2015