Who we are…
Joe Blansfield is a retried police officer with service in two of the largest cities in Connecticut. After retiring Joe and his family moved to the great state of Tennessee and now resides and teaches in West Tennessee. Joe served in many assignments from Senior Patrol Officer to Accident Reconstruction Specialist to Full Time Training Officer and Academy Coordinator and many more. Joe is certified to teach over twenty different subjects for certified police officers to include all aspects of firearms; pistol, rifle, shotgun, shooting decisions, low light firearm engagements and use of force. Joe also served 16 years in the U.S. Army Infantry and is a Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan 2006-2007). He served at every level of company level leadership from Private to Squad Leader and then after graduating from Officer Candidate School serving from Platoon Leader to Company Commander. During his tenue Joe has become a certified SWAT Operator and commander of the State of Connecticut M.O.U.T. Team. He brings his extensive knowledge of firearms and tactics to every level of the classes he teaches. You will find that his vast real world experiences shine in his methods of instruction.
Blessed be the Lord my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle. My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues evil-doers under me. Psalms 144:1-2