Credentials

Chief Instructor Background and Qualifications

Dr. W. George Gaines

Credentials, Certifications & Licenses

  • American Red Cross
    • Adult First Aid, CPR, AED #0Y14MN
  • IMI Florida Academy for Advanced Homeland Security Training
    • Director of Open Enrollment
  • NRA Credentials #190369292
    • Certified Home Firearm Safety Instructor
    • Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
    • Certified Refuse To Be A Victim® Instructor
    • Recruiter #XI030621
    • Personal & Professional Instructor Liability Insurance # 1210024043
  • State Credentials
    • Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License #WX1237800
    • Florida-Approved CCW Instructor FL s. 790.06
    • North Carolina Concealed Pistol Permit #1141268
    • North Carolina Justice Academy Certified CCP Instructor #0081-6013
  • USCCA Credentials #502149
    • Certified Instructor
    • Certified Training Counselor
    • Certified Range Safety Officer
    • Certified Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • US Gun Class Certified Instructor

Memberships & Honors

  • Chatuge Gun Club, Member
  • Florida Carry, Sustaining Member
  • Florida Firearms Academy, Member
  • Front Sight Firearms Training Institute, Commander, Lifetime Member
  • International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors, Active Member
  • International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, Active Member
  • Mountain Rod & Gun Club, Member
  • NRA Life & Endowment, Member
  • NRA Golden Eagles, Member
  • NRA National Patriots Medal
  • Union County Gun Club, Member
  • USCCA Platinum Member

Firearms Background & Training

  • 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
  • Stopping Active Threats - The Israeli Experience, Honors Graduate
  • Florida Public Safety Institute, Israeli Dignitary Protection
  • LEXIPOL, Use of Force: Policy or Tactics
  • LEXIPOL, Risk Management
  • LEXIPOL, People in Crisis: Mitigating Harm & Enhancing Safety
  • LEXIPOL, Role of Training Artifacts in Poor Decision Making

Formal Education

  • B.A., University of Alabama, 1965
  • M.A., Atlanta University, 1969
  • Ed.D., University of Georgia, 1971

Previous Teaching and Training 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
  • IMI Academy for Advanced Security & Anti-Terror Training, Assisting Instructor & Range Safety Officer, 2016 - 2018
  • IMI Florida Academy, Assisting Instructor & Range Safety Officer, 2018 - present
  • North Carolina Justice Academy, Visiting Instructor, 2019 - present
  • Florida Public Safety Institute, Visiting Instructor, 2019 - present
  • Young Harris College, Institute for Continuing Learning, Faculty Member, 2020 - present