INSTRUCTORS
MSP Staff Instructors
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A.J. Zito is the esteemed founder, gunsmith, and lead instructor at Practical Performance, an organization dedicated to excellence in firearms training. Following his service in the U.S. Army, A.J. ventured into the private security sector as an executive protection specialist and instructor, honing his skills and expertise.
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Chris Brown has been the elected Sheriff of Cleburne County, Arkansas, since January 2017. With over 15 years of experience in law enforcement, Chris has distinguished himself as a certified police firearms instructor for 9 years. He currently serves as a Staff Instructor with Modern Samurai Project and holds instructor certifications in various disciplines.
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Gil Narvaez is a highly accomplished professional with a rich background in martial arts and a deep passion for performance shooting. With an impressive 26+ years of experience, Gil’s journey started as a Marine and later led him to a distinguished career in law enforcement.
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Jim Dexter is currently a police sergeant with 17 years policing experience who also spent 10 years in the volunteer fire service. He is currently assigned as a patrol Sergeant and SWAT Commander of a multi-jurisdictional team.
John Sherbert is a highly accomplished Training Coordinator, currently overseeing the SWAT, Sniper, and Patrol Rifle curriculum at the esteemed North Carolina Justice Academy. With a strong law enforcement background, John served as an Entry Team Member and Sniper on the Emergency Response Team during his time as a sworn LE Officer with the Fayetteville Police Department.
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Russ Lyons is a highly accomplished law enforcement professional with an impressive 25-year career at the Cleveland Division of Police. From 1996 to 2021, he held various pivotal roles, starting with Basic Patrol where he served in the 6th and 3rd Districts.
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Shane Cardwell, Modern Samurai Project instructor, Black Belt Patch and three time Turbo Pin Recipient.
