Shoot Smart

After spending time as a USMC combat engineer, Andrew joined the Shoot Smart family in 2017. He quickly became a great instructor sharing his vast knowledge from his experience in the Marines, numerous courses, and certifications. Andrew is especially good at helping students take their LTC skills to the next level and work on concealment methods and defensi...

Laurie specializes in teaching and training all new shooters, especially women who feel more comfortable learning from another woman who understands their hesitations regarding firearms.

Charles first started shooting handguns and rifles at the age of 6. That spark started his passion for firearms and shooting technique. As he grew up he continued shooting, managing to become an NRA distinguished marksman through the Civil Air Patrol. While volunteering in CAP he would instruct firearms training to cadets at range days. Soon after turning 18...

Joyce is originally from Wisconsin but has lived in a variety of states. She grew up around firearms and learned at an early age how to respect them. She took her first shot when she was 10 years old, shooting her dad’s .22 hunting rifle. Joyce comes from a law enforcement, military and hunting family. Joyce herself has never been in law enforcement or the m...

Paul joined Shoot Smart in October of 2022. He is a native Texan, a certified NRA basic pistol instructor and Range Safety Officer. Paul grew up on a ranch shooting BB guns, and eventually a .22 caliber rifle and 12 gauge shotgun. His love of firearms grew when he was introduced to the action pistol sports and he spent the better part of two decades as an ID...

Joe Loza joined the ShootSmart team in March 2011, bringing over 13 years of experience as a US Army Veteran. Joe was selected and spent six months in Kuwait as a Range Safety NCO, he led and trained soldiers in the safe and effective use of firearms in preparation for movement into Iraq. Joe's military service also includes more than five years in the Middl...

Robbie specializes in teaching and training new shooters. He really focuses on educating every student, teaching firearm function and safety. He has been shooting for over 7 years and has his LTC. Robbie spends his time working on defensive training and accuracy. He also loves to shoot for fun and is always taking his time to test different firearms. His hum...

Thuong has been an NRA firearm instructor since 2009 and an LTC instructor since 2010. Since joining Shootsmart in 2019, he has been focusing on License to Carry classes and LTC Proficiency classes. Private lessons are available upon request on weekends. He also holds certifications through the National Rifle Association for Range Officer, Pistol, Rifle, and...

Earnest has been involved in shooting activities for most of his life. He received his first firearm (a shotgun) when he was ten, began shooting skeet in junior high, and started shooting handguns competitively in high school. In addition to his proficiency with an extensive range of handguns, shotguns, and rifles spanning a period of over 60 years, Earnest...