Owner and Lead Instructor

Alvin Thompson was interested in firearms for as long as he can remember. As a child, most of his playtime involved action and adventure. Little green army men, cap guns, BB guns, etc. He started his career in Law Enforcement, through which his knowledge and understanding of weapons and tactics truly began, in 1989 when he joined the U.S. Air Force as a Security Police/Law Enforcement Specialist. In the military, Alvin became an expert marksmen with the handgun and rifle. He also received training with other weapon systems, to include the M-60 machine gun and the M203 grenade launcher. Of course, self defense and tactics training was part of his military time as well. Alvin had the privilege of serving with the 3415 SPS at the old Lowery Air Force base in Denver, Colorado and in Saudi Arabia during Dessert Shield and Dessert Storm. In 1995, Alvin then joined the Denver Police Department in Denver, Colorado. Most of his time, Alvin worked in patrol, responding to calls for service, making traffic stops, and contacting people who did not always have the best intentions. He learned the importance of observing your environment and putting yourself in the best tactical position so that you can react to a violent attack quicker or even avoid it in the first place. Alvin then worked as a D.A.R.E. Officer and realized that he was good at teaching and enjoyed it. In 2007, Alvin began working on getting his state POST certification to train police trainees with handguns. In 2012, Alvin started working with Red Rocks Community College/POST Academy training men and women attempting to get jobs with Colorado Law Enforcement agencies.

Alvin is a family man who has been married to his stunning and supportive wife, Melissa, for over 22 years. He also has two beautiful daughters, Ruby and Lily, who are his inspiration and joy.

Alvin is passionate about sharing his knowledge with people, especially with those who might want to learn more but are intimidated by the “Macho” appearance that much of the gun world has. He believes that everyone should understand their rights and responsibilities about protecting themselves even if they choose not to carry a firearm.