Gary, the owner of Beller Tactical Academy, is a veteran Deputy Sheriff (Retired) with over 32 years of active duty experience.  Gary is a certified DARE Instructor, ALiCE Instructor, Certified NRA Firearms Instructor, CPR and First Aid Instructor, Pepper Spray Instructor, and a self-defense trainer, Church Safety Consultant and Instructor, among others. Gary has testified as a firearms expert in felony firearm cases. Gary, plays a major role in the training and educational development in the courses taught.

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Gary takes pride in his ability to instruct in a simple to understand method where everyone from beginner level of shooting to more advance levels of shooting.  Although Gary has a vast knowledge of legal maters, he is always continuing his study by taking courses that further his skills so that he can pass these skills on to his students.

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With easy to understand method of teaching, Gary has found that many of his students quickly retain and preform skills that could someday save a life.

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