Instructor Qualifications: 
James Dinan
Training Objectives
James Dinan is a firm believer in the right to bear firearms but with one condition: No one should utilize this right until he or she has proven their ability to handle a firearm safely and with a reasonable degree of accuracy. His main ambition is to make all American citizens proud of their ability and accomplishments as safe and effective gun handlers by his continued instruction and encouragement.
Military Background
· United States Marine Corps.;
· Military MOS 0231 S2 Combat Intelligence;
· Trained as Firearms Instructor
§ Taught the Plebes at Annapolis Naval Academy, and
§ Member of USMC Rifle and Pistol Team.
Police Background
· Police Firearms Instructor for the Suffolk County Police Department and various small village departments.
Specialized Training
· U.S Marine Corps Marksmanship Instructor School;
· U.S. Army Small Arms Firing School;
· U.S. Army Special Pistol Marksmanship Instructor Course, and
· Federal Bureau of Investigation Firearms Instructor School.
Special Awards
Classified by the National Rifle Association and New York State as:
· 2600 Club Master Shooter;
· Lifetime Master Indoor Pistol;
· Lifetime Master Outdoor Pistol;
· Lifetime Master Police Combat Pistol;
· Certified Master Training Counselor;
· Certified Pistol Instructor;
· Chief Range Officer,
· Certified Rifle Instructor;
· Certified Shotgun Instructor;
· Certified Personal Protection in the Home Instructor;
· Certified Home Firearm Safety Instructor;
· Pistol Coach;
· Police Firearms Instructor.
· Security Firearms Instructor;
· Chief Reloading Instructor;
Other
· 1955 Two awards toward National Distinguished Rifle and Pistol shot;
· 1959 & 1961 Individual Police Pistol Champion of Long Island;
· 1963 Member of Champion 4-man New York State Indoor Police Pistol Team;
· 1971 Awarded membership in NRA Select 2600 Club;
· 1984 Aggregate winner of N.Y. City, Nassau, Suffolk police Emerald Society Pistol Match;
· Numerous trophies and awards won while competing marksmanship matches from 1953 to present;
· Certified Utah Concealed-Carry-Weapons Instructor;
· Certified North Dakota Concealed-Carry-Weapons Instructor.
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