

Marlan Ingram
In addition to my former career in law enforcement, I have over two decades of experience as a competitive shooter and have spent the past 23 years serving as a Firearms and Defensive Tactics Instructor. I develop and teach a range of courses, including Self-Defense Pistol Skills Levels 1–4 (including advanced), Close Quarters Handgun, and Close Quarters Rifle. I also instruct Basic Handgun and Concealed Carry classes. My training experience extends to law enforcement agencies, private security groups, and private citizens.
Certifications and Instructor Credentials:
- NRA Handgun Distinguished Expert
- NRA Tactical Shooting Instructor
- USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor
- Kentucky DOCJT Instructor/Trainer
- Smith & Wesson Academy Certified Firearms Instructor
- Combat Focus Shooting Certified Firearms Instructor
- Action Target Academy 3-Gun Instructor
- TEES MP-5 Submachine Gun Instructor
- TCOLE Basic Tactics Instructor (Room Entry/Clearing)
- FX Simunitions Scenario Instructor
Defensive tactics & Use-of-Force Instruction
- Unified Fighting Systems Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Unified Fighting Systems Edged Weapons Defense Instructor
- Unified Fighting Systems O.C. Spray Instructor
- Missouri POST Defensive Tactics Instructor
- PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor
- National Self Defense Institute S.A.F.E. Instructor
- Atoka Police Department General Law Enforcement Instructor
Advanced Firearms & Tactical Training
- Israeli Combative Pistol Course
- Thunder Ranch Defensive Handgun Course
- Rangemaster Combative Pistol Course
- Range USA Advanced Handgun Course
- Rangemaster Active Shooter Response Course





