About the Staff

 Brent has an extensive history in training and instructing. He started in the Marine Corps as a Security Force Marine in Panama, he also went through the Marine Corps Marksmanship Instructors course and served as an infantryman in Camp Lejeune. Brent was a police officer for Vanderburgh County and Hidden Valley in Dearborn County. He is a Certified NRA Instructor " in pistol and rifle, Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearm Safety Instructor, Refuse to be a Victim Instructor, PPITH, PPOTH, metallic reloading instructor, USCCA Firearms Instructor, CPR, AED, and First-Aid Instructor, and a Community Emergency Response Team Instructor.

Betsy is a pretty amazing lady and is the lifeblood of Brent. She keeps him on track. She is according to her, "Brent's better half." She does all the important work behind the scenes including paperwork and logistics of all the classes. Betsy is an avid shooter, mother of 7 (3 hers, 2 Brent's and 2 German Shepherds)  and she is a Certified NRA Range Safety Officer and NRA Pistol Instructor

 Dave served as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for Posey County for several years. Dave is a great asset to WGY6. He is an avid shooter and is phenomenal in instructing people on shooting revolvers. Dave is a Certified NRA Range Safety Officer.

 John is an amazingly selfless person. John works in government, teaches everything under the sun including : CPR, AED, First-aid, search and rescue, and is an amazing all around guy. He is a Certified NRA Range Safety Officer and is a stickler for catching trigger fingers where they aren't supposed to be. John is also a Certified CPR, AED and First-aid Instructor and a Community Emergency Response Team Instructor. John has a wonderful wife, Betty. 

Jerry is learning all the intracies of marksmanship. He loves to shoot. He is an awesome all around guy that keeps up on tracking our hours and doing a lot of things behind the scenes. You will see him out with us on a regular basis. Jerry is a Certified NRA Range Safety Officer

 Stephanie is another amazing person she is a busy mother of two. She has an awesome husband, Jesse. Stephanie is an avid hunter, as well as an avid shooter. She is very proficient in shooting handgun as well as long gun. Stephanie is looking forward to becoming a NRA Range Safety Officer. 

 Neil is a pretty amazing guy. He served as a Deputy Prosecutor for 33 years. Neil is our Deadly Force Law instructor and is an amazing shot. He will be joining us in several classes shortly.   

 Cody is one of the firearm specialists at Bucks and Jakes on the Westside of Evansville. Cody has an appetite for learning and a passion for helping with classes. Cody is a Certified NRA Range Safety Officer.   

Kevin is the definition of selflessness. Kevin has served our country as a Staff Non-Commission Officer in the National Guard, our State of Indiana as a State Trooper, our community as a Pastor, and assists us as a NRA Certified Range Safety Officer. 

Guy is the man! Guy started his selfless career as a United States Marine and served honorably for six years. 

He served as a police officer for the City of Evansville for 33 1/2 years. He was a part of the SWAT Team, Bomb Squad, and was the Firearms Training Coordinator. He founded two successful civilian training companies. We love him like a father, he has trained many people in the tri-state area, and we hope to continue the tradition. 

Guy unfortunately passed away in November of 2023. He was one of our true heroes. Semper Fi Guy, we love and miss you!