Instructor(s)

Highly Skilled Professionals

Military Liaison & Armed Defense Instruction

Tim Burke

Tim is a former US Military Special Operations soldier with over 20 years of experience in domestic and international counter terrorism. Post military, Tim served in Amtrak's Department of Counter Terrorism Unit and with the US Transportation and Security Administration. Tim is a senior instructor with ETA and the owner and creator of The Tactical Games. TheTacticalGames.com

CEO & Instructor

Jeff Flournoy

Since founding ETA in 1998, Jeff and his team have been providing high-net-worth families, corporate executives, celebrities and athletes the unique ability to work & travel seamlessly in high-risk environments. The company focuses on servicing a very discerning group of clients in and around major corporate, social and sporting events: including the Summer & Winter Olympics, World Cup Soccer, Formula One Racing, NASCAR, IRL, the Super Bowl, NYE Times Square, Grammy Awards, Country Music Awards and many more. Prior to starting ETA, Jeff managed the security and logistics for a small portfolio fo high-net-worth travelers to include celebrities, corporate executives and their families. Jeff brings over 30 years of experience in security and logistics having managed over 500 multi-level events. Jeff holds a black belt under Sensei "Little Giant" Mike Bell and regularly teaches when in his hometown of Orlando, FL.

Senior Armed Defense Instructor

Marco Saltarelli

Marco is currently a Senior Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is based in Houston, TX. He is assigned to a multi-agency task force targeting violent criminal gangs and related criminal organizations operating in the Houston area. Marco served in the US Nave and has over 33 years of military, local, and federal law enforcement experience to his name. Marco had been a contract Educator and Security Specialist for ETA for the past seven years and has managed multiple multi-faceted events.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Before you get started....

  • 2

    SAFETY BRIEFING

    • Safety Briefing
  • 3

    Introduction

    • Basics of Pistol Shooting / Distance Learning Developed by the NRA

    • Course Goals

    • Gun Owner's Responsibility
  • 4

    Lesson I

    • Lesson I Summary

    • Learning Objectives

    • Reasons to own a pistol

    • Common Pistol Action Types

    • NRA Rules For Safe Gun Handling

    • Lesson 1 Single and Double Action

    • Semi-Auto Pistol

    • Gun Safety

    • Lesson I Final Summary
  • 5

    Lesson II

    • Lesson II Summary

    • Lesson Key

    • Ammunition Knowledge

    • Types of Cartridge Malfunctions

    • Safety Review

    • Dominant Eye Exercise

    • Shooting Positions

    • Hand Position

    • Five Fundamentals

    • Aiming

    • Breath Control

    • Hold Control & Arc of Movement

    • Trigger Control

    • Follow-Through

    • Safety Gun Handling Review

    • Lesson II Summary & Review
  • 6

    Lesson III

    • Lesson III Introduction

    • Lesson III Learning Objectives

    • Range Layouts and Limits

    • Lesson III Safety Review

    • Gun Storing and Range Commands

    • Range Positions

    • Shooting Qualification

    • Lesson III Safety Review

    • Summary & Review
  • 7

    Lesson IV

    • Lesson IV Overview

    • Lesson IV Learning Objectives

    • Scoring Targets

    • Factors in Selecting a Pistol

    • Caring For The Pistol

    • Pistol Storage

    • Lesson IV Safety Review

    • Lesson IV Recap
  • 8

    Online Classroom Portion - Required Examination*

    • Online Learning Portion - Required Test
  • 9

    Sign Up for Part 2 for your In-Person Training

    • Part 2 Basic Pistol Scheduling Calendar