American Firearms Gunsmithing and Training Center is capable of providing you from the very basic NRA courses to the extremely specialized Firearms & Security Training, not commonly available anywhere else. After retiring from Law Enforcement, Jan Merson saw need for Personal Protection and Firearms Safety Training and good affordable Gunsmithing for the general public. He sought an active career path in offering affordable Gunsmithing and Firearms Safety Training for both the security industry and the private sector and has been instructing ever since. Master Gunsmith John (Chief) Poynter is a retired Chief petty officer from the US Navy. Chief has been involved in the gunsmithing industry for over 20 years. Chief is known for his ability to repair or customize 1911 pistols with simplicity. At 81 years old, Chief lives by one rule, he says if man built it, he can repair it. Chief is an active NRA and Hunter safety instructor, and holds concealed weapons permits in CA and 33 other states. Chief competes in shooting events on a regular basis and is still unstoppable. Chief and Jan are also very active in community awareness and promoting Firearm Safety in our homes and streets. Continually attending Firearms classes and seminars, Jan strives to keep himself updated in the field of Gunsmithing, Firearms Safety Techniques, Local Government and Handgun Laws. The following is a list of certifications and affiliations serving as a brief overview of Chief and Jan's background experience, education and training:           Chief Master Gunsmith Master Armorer Machinist lath and mill Concealed Weapons Holder in 34 States NRA Insructor NRA Range Saftey Officer California Department of Justice (HSC) Instructor Hunter Safety Instructor Retired USN CHIEF Private Pilot           Jan Gunsmithing Armorer for S&W, Sig, 1911, H&K Glock, Ruger, Remington Desert Eagle et.al Concealed Weapons Permit Holder in 52 States. NRA Instructor NRA Range Safety Officer California Department of Justice (HSC) Instructor California Department of Consumer Affairs- Firearms Training Instructor California CCW Instructor Utah Firearms Safety Instructor (CCW) Arizona Firearms Safety Instructor (CCW) Nevada Firearms & Personal Protection Instructor Teargas & Maze Safety Instructor (Security) Private Investigator Private Patrol Operator Certificate of Professional Achievement State of California Department of Corrections (Retired) Basic Correctional Peace Officer's Academy San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, PC 832 Powers of Arrest San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, PC 832 Fire Arms Certificate of Attendance, Region VIII Training Academy, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education Odessa Texas Police Academy Assistant Range Safety Officer and Armory Odessa Police Department Field Training Officer Odessa Police Department, Basic Law Enforcement Refresher Course Odessa Police Department, Advanced Law Enforcement Refresher Course Odessa College Certificate of Recognition, Peace Officer Refresher Course El Paso County Sheriff's Department, Practical Police Course Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Midland College, Intoxylizer Operator Training Course California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) Active Member California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) Surveillance Course California Association of License Investigators (CALI) Assets and Pretexts National Association of Underwater Instructors SCUBA diver National Association of Underwater Instructors SCUBA Advanced diver Robbery Suppression Training Course Bodyguard & Executive Protection Jan is also a Member of The California Association of Licensed Investigators American Society for Industrial Security International Foundation for Protection Officers and Fraternal Order of Police. Call Us Toll Free (888) 8-PRO GUNS (888-877-6486) Local (714) 871-2819 © Copyright 2007 - 2009 Winded Solutions and American Firearms Sales. All rights reserved. Nothing on this site my be used without express written permission from Winded Solutions and American Firearms Sales.