ABOUT US

Michael grew up in North Dakota and Minnesota, hunting, shooting, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors with family and friends. His first formal firearms instruction was the Hunter’s Safety course in Minnesota. Since then, Michael has hunted in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Africa, and Arizona. He volunteered as Coach, Range Safety Officer, and Rangemaster at his local gun club in Minnesota and competed in handgun leagues in California. He is a multiple Orange Gunsite alumnus.

Michael has been a safety and security leadership professional since graduating from the Criminal Justice Studies program at the University of North Dakota in 1980. He taught security management as a college adjunct in California and Minnesota. He served in an armed capacity in several positions, most recently as Director of Campus Safety & Security at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he led his team’s efforts to arm campus security from the ground up. Mike has trained clients, faculty, staff, and students on physical security, workplace violence prevention & response, and other safety topics. He is currently teaching in the Global Security and Intelligence Studies program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Michael has introduced many new shooters to the safe use of rifles and handguns over the years. He is currently an NRA-certified Rifle Instructor, Pistol Instructor, and Range Safety Officer.