My experience with firearms is extensive through my 12 years of experience in the Marine Corps and now as a P.O.S.T. certified police officer. I have attended numerous range courses that have put me through many challenging scenarios designed for experts only with a pistol, shotgun and assault rifle. Furthermore, I have participated in Active Shooter training with the Department of Homeland Security, University of Tennessee Police Department and Roane State Police Department to name a few. Currently, our department requires all of our officers to attend two range courses a year and the mandated yearly in-service course to maintain our certification as law enforcement officer. As a public servant, I am sworn to carry a weapon on my person every
