Tom

Firearms Instructor

Tom came to our attention as an IDPA Safety Officer. As part of this cadre, we were able to observe Tom’s work ethic in volunteering on the set-up team and were able to observe his professionalism interacting with both team members and with the competitors as he ran them through the courses of fire. When Tom evinced an interest in coming on board we readily laid claim to his expert instructional skills and his genuine enjoyment in working with others.

Tom first started shooting after watching the shooting venues at the Atlanta Olympic Games and soon found a mentor who started him on the path to achieving his Master Combat Pistol Shooter qualification in a very short period of time. As all of the AFT Instructors, Tom regularly attends other training in the furtherance of his shooting qualifications.

Tom brings a lifetime of experience in working in professional sales and training. His business background contributes to a more efficient and customer oriented approach in our business.

• NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
• NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
• NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
• NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
• NRA Certified Personal Protection in the Home Instructor
• International Defensive Pistol Range Safety Officer
• IDPA SSP Master Combat Pistol Shooter
• Lethal Force Institute Threat Management Course
• Thunder Ranch Defensive Handgun
• Defensive Training Intl Defensive Handgun
• Defensive Training Intl Defensive Rifle
• OPS Surgical Speed Shooting
• CSAT Tactical Rifle
  Defensive Trng Intl Advanced Defensive Handgun
• Rogers Shooting Tactical Pistol /Carbine
• AR-15 Armorers School Academi (formally Blackwater)
• Certified Glock Armorer

Susan

Firearms Instructor

Known for innovative techniques, she enhances skills with hands-on precision.

Chuck

Lead Firearms Instructor

Chuck is another example of how excellent our students become. Chuck attended our Basic Pistol class in February of 2015 (Yep, in the rain, outside, in February). Since then, he has spent countless hours learning about firearms and shooting skills.

Chuck is active in the Glock Sports Shooting Foundation, which offers regular opportunities for practice and competive shooting. In 2019, Chuck became an NRA Certified Instructor and a Certified Glock armorer. After achieving these certifications, he got back into contact with us and offered to assist with classes. After a few orientation sessions, it became clear that Chuck was a true student of the shooting sports with a cool demeanor and passion for teaching.

In 2022, Chuck became our Lead Pistol instructor. He has trained hundreds of students in the basics of pistol shooting. In 2025, Chuck became an owner of Atlanta Firearms Training.

Chuck’s full-time job revolves around IT, specifically Software Development. He has decades of experience in training and mentoring others in this field. He has a real passion for teaching. He is also a former Scoutmaster 🙂

• NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
• NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
• NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
• NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
• USCCA Certified Instructor
• Certified Glock Armorer
• Dekalb County Community Response Emergency Team(C.E.R.T.)

Mark

Firearms Instructor

Mark was recommended to us as an excellent presenter, instructor and shooter. Like Tom, Mark has extensive instruction and presentation experience from his profession which translates into his firearms instruction. Bringing extensive curriculum development experience, Mark brings valuable rigor to the design of our courses.

Mark frequently teaches at Bullseye Range and Gun Shop in Lawrenceville. If you’re there, ask for him.

• NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
• NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
• NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
• NRA Certified Personal Protection in the Home Instructor
• NRA Distinguished Expert Level – Pistol
• NRA CCW Instructor
• NRA CertRange Safety Officer
• International Defensive Pistol Assoc. SSP Sharpshooter
• International Defensive Pistol Assoc. Safety Officer
• Defensive Training Intl –  Defensive Handgun
• OPS –  Surgical Speed Shooting