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DOUGLAS SHOEMAKER

Doug is the owner of SAF-T Training (Safety & Firearms Training), providing instruction in firearms, concealed carry, personal protection, home/business protection & situational awareness.  He is also currently serving as Security Training Coordinator for one of the largest healthcare system in the U.S.
 
After attending Columbia International University, in South Carolina, Doug moved to Orlando and spent 18 years with a large-scale medical company in various roles.  Since then, he has worked with several companies in the Central Florida area to help develop business strategies, policies and procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
 
Doug’s enthusiasm for firearms led him to become a certified NRA instructor, Range Safety Officer and State of Florida Security School Instructor.  He has been teaching firearm safety and concealed carry courses for nearly 15 years and has provided executive protection, security, and disaster recovery for numerous companies and currently serves in the Florida State Guard.    
 
Over the years, Doug grew a passion for personal development, human motivation, teaching, and leadership, became a certified Life Coach and is currently working on his first book.
 
Doug resides with his wife and 2 kids, in Orlando, Florida.  He enjoys reading and spending time theme park hopping with his family.

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  • NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
  • NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
  • USA Carry Registered Instructor
  • Florida D Licensed Security Officer
  • Florida G Licensed Armed Security Officer
  • Florida DI Licensed Security School Instructor
  • Former Church Security Team Lead
  • Former Security/Disaster Recovery Plan Manager
    ​for Fortune 20 medical company
  • Former Contract Security / Executive Protection
  • FEMA – Active Shooter Response, Surveillance, Workplace Security, Incident Command Response/Management/System, National Response Framework, Logistics
  • AXON Taser Instructor
  • AXON Body Worn Camera Instructor
  • Handcuffing Instructor (ASP, AVADE)
  • Baton Defense Instructor (ASP, AVADE)
  • OC Pepper Spray Instructor (ASP, AVADE)
  • Tactical Flashlight Instructor (ASP)
  • CPI Instructor (Crisis Prevention Institute)
    Non-Crisis Intervention, Advanced Physical Skills
  • IAHSS Certified Hospital Security Supervisor (International Association for Hospital Safety & Security)
  • TECC - Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
  • Florida State Guard – Maritime Response Squadron
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