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DTT utilizes trainers with  skillsets specific to the course being taught.  Our trainers will be certified in the course topic, many of which will also have experience from the  armed forces, law enforecement, medical and law practices.  DTT speciality courses for those interested in personal electronic security and counter-measures in espionage are taught by the same specialist thatt have worked with governemnts agencies.


 

Mike DiSabatino

  • About:

    Mike has been around guns since childhood, where he was taught safe and responsible handling.  Family target events were common.  Mike was issued a concealed carry permit when he was 20 years old in the state of New Jersey, and maintained that permit until his relcoation to Southern California where he expanded his CPA career.  Now a resident of Scottdale, AZ, Mike is again sharing his training with all levels of interested students.  

  • Qualifications:

    Mike maintains several instrutor certificates and years of safe gun handling and range training. He is continuosly expanding his personal training and enjoys the  learning  process, as much as teaching. 

Mike's Certifications:

  • NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR

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    AS A NRA CERTIFIED PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, MIKE DISABATINO HAS THE ABILITY TO TEACH NRA COURSES ACROSS THE US.  HE TRAINS OTHERS HOW TO SAFELY USE GUNS IN A VARIETY OF COURSES.

  • NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER

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    AS A NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER, MIKE DISABATINO IS SOMEONE WHO POSSESS THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDE ESSENTIAL TO ORGANIZING, CONDUCTING, AND SUPERVISING SAFE SHOOTING ACTIVITIES AND RANGE OPERATIONS.

  • USCCA CERTIFIED PISTOL INSTRUCOR

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    AS A USCCA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR, MIKE DISABATINO IS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND SKILLED IN MANY AREAS. HE HAS EARNED THE PRIVILEDGE TO TRAIN OTHERS HOW TO SAFELY USE HANDGUNS AND COMMUNICATES EFFORTLESSLY WITH HIS STUDENTS.

  • USCCA WOMEN'S HANDGUN & SELF-DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS

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    AS A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR OF THIS COURSE DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN  - THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SHOOTING WILL BE INTRODUCED, REVIEWED, AND BUILT UPON, WHILE ALSO EXPLORING UNIVERSAL SAFETY RULES, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS, COMMON TYPES OF HANDGUNS, AMMUNITION TYPES, MARKSMANSHIP SKILLS, ADVANCED FIREARMS HANDLING, DEFENSIVE PISTOL FUNDAMENTALS, AND THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE.

  • USCCA EMERGENCY FIRST AID FUNDAMENTALS

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    AS A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR - MIKE WILL TRAIN YOU ON HOW TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF A LOVED ONE LONG ENOUGH FOR THE AMBULANCE TO ARRIVE.  ALTHOUGH A BASIC COURSE, THROUGH THIS TRAINING YOU CAN TAKE YOUR LIFESAVING SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL - DESIGNED AROUND CUTTING-EDGE EMERGENCY TRAINING.

  • USCCA COUNTERING THE MASS SHOOTER THREAT

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    AS A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR - MIKE WILL REVIEW DATA GATHERED FROM 48 MASS SHOOTINGS THAT HAVE OCCURRED SINCE COLUMBINE, TO DETERMINE WHAT CAN LEARNED FROM THESE TRAGEDIES. YOU WILL LEARN  A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE THE SCOURGE OF THESE SHOOTERS ONCE AND FOR ALL.

  • USCCA LaserTRAIN Instructor

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    As a certified Instructor of this new non-live fire method of training, students will gain the the experiences of  basic pistol function and safety without the worry of live-fire.  A great way to enter into the world of firearms! Learn trigger control and draw in a safe environment. 

  • USCCA Certified Range Safety Officer

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    AS A USCCA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER, MIKE DISABATINO IS SOMEONE WHO POSSESS THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDE ESSENTIAL TO ORGANIZING, CONDUCTING, AND SUPERVISING SAFE SHOOTING ACTIVITIES AND RANGE OPERATIONS.


Svitlana P

  • About:

    Svitlana's experience started in the USSR and continues as a citizen of the USA. Svitlana is a perfect example of how a pacifist can understand the need for self-defensive and the right application to use guns to defend her and her family. 

    It is often that you will hear Svitlana say, "No matter what your thoughts are on using a gun for self-defense, anyone (including women) can enjoy the art of marksmanship."

  • Qualifications:

    Svitlana is fairly new to shooting, but has excelled since her start, just a few years ago.  Like many smaller framed individuals, she started with a very small caliber handgun and now is most comfortable with her .380 and has proven to be a compitent marksman.

    NRA 500 colorSvitlana is an NRA Certified Piston Instructor who assists with many of the classes and brings a woman's  view and approach to training both men and women.