Owner & instructor

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Andrew, an Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) veteran, former firefighter and EMT, currently serves as a full-time law enforcement officer. Andrew has worked in law enforcement for over a decade and has held the role of a sniper and sniper team leader on his agency's SWAT team for the past eight years. Throughout his tenure, Andrew has actively participated in numerous high-stakes SWAT operations. He is a certified armorer for several models of bolt-action rifles.

Andrew's commitment to professional development is evident through his extensive training portfolio, which includes LE mountain operations, urban sniper operations, basic and advanced sniper schools, LE sniper instructor, moving targets, instructor development, and much more. This diverse training background equips him with a well-rounded skill set crucial for his role on the SWAT team and as an instructor at HRTC.

Beyond his law enforcement responsibilities, Andrew is a competitive precision rifle shooter with a decade of experience. He has achieved several top 10 finishes in precision rifle competitions, notably securing first place at the 2022 TTG Sniper Challenge alongside his teammate and HRTC co-owner, Steven Kreyenhagen.

An avid hunter and outdoorsman, Andrew spends on average over 40 days in the field each year pursuing big game animals. His recent successful harvests include mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, elk, moose, wild boars, and black bears.

Andrew's extensive knowledge of ballistics and bullet construction has garnered recognition from an R&D firm based in the U.S. east coast and Germany. He played a crucial role in the firm's efforts to design a new bullet specifically tailored for LE sniper use.

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Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to HRTC, having recently retired from law enforcement as a Sergeant after an impressive 23 years of service. Throughout his career, Jonathan served in various capacities within the Patrol, Narcotics, and Detectives divisions, demonstrating versatility and leadership by holding supervisory roles in each division.

One of the highlights of Jonathan's law enforcement career was his 13-year tenure on his agency's SWAT team, where he contributed as a sniper and later as sniper team leader. His involvement in numerous SWAT operations underscore his tactical expertise and ability to handle high-pressure situations. Additionally, Jonathan played a vital role in providing dignitary protection for President Donald J. Trump, collaborating closely with the United States Secret Service in a sniper capacity.

Jonathan's commitment to professional development is evident through his attendance at various training programs aligned with HRTC’s mission. Some of these trainings include Basic Sniper, Advanced Sniper, Sniper Instructor, Law Enforcement Mountain Operations, and Long-Range Reconnaissance and Surveillance. Throughout his career, Jonathan obtained numerous instructor certifications, further solidifying his role as an accomplished trainer and mentor.

Jonathan is an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and staunch advocate for the shooting sports. Engaging in competitive shooting for the last four years, he appreciates the challenges and continuous learning opportunities these competitions offer. Jonathan's skills were showcased in 2021 when he secured first place in an Extreme Long-Range competition, hitting an impressive 4 out of 5 shots on a target positioned over 2000 yards away. Jonathan's diverse experiences, leadership, and proficiency make him a valuable asset to HRTC and a respected figure in the law enforcement and shooting communities.

Owner & instructor

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Steve, a dedicated hunter and former Marine, brings an innovative and holistic approach to rifle training at HRTC. With two decades of hunting experience across nine states and a decade of competing with various firearms, Steve emphasizes a comprehensive approach to total shooter development.

During his service as a Marine Corps Security Guard, Steve participated in security operations in South America. As an Infantry Team Leader, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2005-2007. Steve's exceptional skills with the standard infantry rifle were recognized when he won Battalion High Rifleman at the Quantico rifle qualification.

Steve looks forward to sharing the methods that served him well with his students at HRTC. His passion for hunting has taken him on adventures ranging from bush-plane expeditions in Alaska to cactus-infested backpacking trips in New Mexico. Steve is methodically working his way through the Super-10 of North American big game.

Participating in six different competitive firearms leagues, including Precision Rifle Series, National Rifle League, NRL Hunter, Rifleman’s Team Challenge, United States Practical Shooting Association, and NRA F-Class and Service Rifle, Steve possesses a broad and varied exposure to the latest equipment, technology, science, and methods of modern shooting. Holding Expert classifications in F-Class and Service Rifle disciplines, he has achieved multiple top-five finishes in nationally sanctioned field-rifle matches.

At HRTC, Steve's goal is to blend time-tested fundamentals with the latest equipment and technology, providing students with an exceptionally diverse and proficient skill set to effectively employ a scoped rifle in any scenario.