Shawn is a recently retired law enforcement officer after nearly 28 years of service. During his career, he was the firearms/range coordinator for his respective agency for several years.
Shawn was a certified instructor in semi-automatic handguns, shotguns and urban rifle platforms. Shawn also carries Instructor Trainer certifications in O.C. chemical sprays, Baton, TASER and BolaWrap platforms. He also carries instructor certifications in Verbal Judo, various arrest control platforms, edged weapon techniques, Sudden Custody Death Syndrome and Simunitions.
Shawn has also had the distinct privilege of sitting on one of the Subject Matter Expert committees for the Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) board for numerous years and is a court recognized expert in Use of Force and TASER technology.
When not spending time with his lovely wife, two sons or four dogs, Shawn is an avid bowhunter.