Dave Manning has been a use of force instructor for more than 15 years.
His first black belt was registered in Korea in 1990. Since that time he has
concentrated his efforts in combining lethal with non lethal force options
to provide law enforcement officers with the tools that they need
in their service to the community.

As Rangemaster for the Santa Paula Police Department his responsibilities
include range qualification, re-certification, firearms training and
less lethal training to all personal including the Special Response Team
and Sniper/Observers on a monthly basis.
Reserve Police Officer since 1998
Reserve Officer of the Year 2002

He was one of the first 13 Chief Range Safety Officers created by the NRA!

Vice President of Training for theCalifornia Rangemasters Association

In 1999 he started the Tactical Firearms Training Institute LLC as a formal training
center for law enforcement and civilians.

As you can see from the following instructor ratings he is well versed
in all use of force options and is certified to teach them all.
Precision Rifle
Tactical Rifle AR15, M16, M14
Tactical Handgun
Tactical Shotgun
Submachine Gun
Defensive Tactics
Chemical Munitions
Specialty Impact Munitions
Distraction Devices
Expandable Baton
Aerosol Projectors OC

Certified Armorer:
Colt
HK
SIG
Glock
Mossberg Shotguns
Springfield M1A

P.O.S.T Certified Rangemaster (California Rangemaster Association)

P.O.S.T Certified Firearms Instructor: (FBI)
Re certified yearly by Ron Frigulti

P.O.S.T Certified Force on Force Instructor: (Simunition FX®)

P.O.S.T Certified Tactical Rifle: (Morgan Consulting)

P.O.S.T Certified Tactical Baton Instructor: (ASP, Armament Systems and Procedures)

Staff Firearms Instructor: Defense Training International, Inc. (John Farnam)

Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor:
Handgun/Shotgun;
Tactical Pistol; Patrol Rifle; Long Range Rifle;
Sub Machine Gun (NRA Law Enforcement Division)

Certified Less Lethal Munitions Instructor:
(MK Ballistic Systems & Armor Holdings)

Less Lethal Trainer Instructor:
(Royal Arms International)

Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor:
Transitional Instructor (Glock)

Low Light Instructor:
Surefire Institute

Tactical Shotgun Instructor:
Vang Comp Systems

Certified Firearms Instructor:
(California Department of Justice)

Certified Firearm Training Instructor:
(State of California, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services)
Certificate # TIF 1151 (Not currently active)

Certified Instructor:
Hunter Education Program (California Department of Fish and Game)

Training Counselor (NRA)

Chief Range Safety Officer (NRA)

Certified Black Belt & Black Belt Instructor: Tae Kwon Do &
Hapkido (United States Tae Kwon Do Union)

Certified Firearms Instructor:
Pistol; Home Firearm Safety; Personal Protection; Rifle; Shotgun (NRA)

CCW Instructor:
(Ventura County; City of Santa Paula; State of Utah)

Courses Presented:

Instructor/Presenter:
POST Rangemaster's Course (CRA)

Instructor/Presenter:
Basic SWAT
(Police Training Consultants)

Instructor/Presenter:
Tactical Firearms Instructor
(Police Training Consultants)

Instructor/Presenter:
POST Tactical Rifle Course (CRA)

Instructor/Presenter:
Exotic/Dangerous Weapons (CRA)

Instructor/Presenter:
Patrol Firearm Techniques and Tactics (CRA)

Instructor/Presenter:
Basic Firearm Safety Course Certification # 000350 (California Department of Justice)

Instructor/Presenter:
Tactical Handgun Instructor (California Board Of Corrections Certified)

Instructor/Presenter:
Advanced Sniper/Observer (Police Training Consultants)

Instructor/Presenter: Advanced Sniper (HSS)

Other Courses Attended:

Advanced Sniper/Observer Course & Basic Sniper/Observer course (Police Training Consultants)

Advanced Sniper Course (AFTT)

Sniper/Counter Sniper Training (HSS International)

Advanced Sniper School (HSS International)

Tactics/Covert and Crisis Entry (Orange County Sheriff's Department)

High Risk Entry (Police Training Consultants)

Permits Permit to carry concealed weapon:
California Utah Nevada

Certificate of Eligibility (California Department of Justice)

Dangerous Weapons Permits:
Assault Weapons
Short Barreled Shotgun/Rifle
Destructive Device
Machine Gun
(California Department of Justice)

NFA Firearms Permit & Federal Firearm License (BATF)

Other:

Field Representative (Vang Comp Tactical Shotguns)

Match Director:
Proskopathlon -"The Ultimate Sniper Test"

Keneyathlon -"The Ultimate Hunters Test"

Tactical Multi-Gun Competitions

Team Captain: SOF 3 Gun World Championships

Steel Safari Two Man Team Competitor

National Rifle Association (Life Member)

California Association of Tactical Officers

International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors

International Defensive Pistol Association

Glock Shooting Sports Foundation

Ojai Valley Gun Club (Range Master & Public Shoot Day Chairman; Board Member)

Professional Rescuer: Red Cross CPR & First Aid

In that a good teacher must always be a good student, Dave has sought out the best masters
across the country to guide him in his cause.

Larry Nichols: Rangemaster (Burbank Police Department)
Ron Frigulti: FBI Method instructor, SWAT, Sniper (PT C)
John Farnam: Tactical movement, AR15, Handgun, Shotgun (DTI)
Clive Sheperd: Modern law enforcement instruction methods (NRA)
Ken Good: Low light, Physical Conflict Resolution

Mr. Nichols has more than 25 years experience as a professional
Firearms Instructor, with more than 20 years as a Law Enforcement Instructor.
He is internationally noted for his innovative and pioneering work in the planning,
development and implementation of realistic law enforcement firearms training programs.
In addition to being a published author, Larry is a charter member and
current President of the California Rangemaster Association, and
held the appointment of Region 7 Training Representative from 1994 to 1997
for the International Association Of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors.
Larry is certified by Federal, State, National and Internationally recognized
Institutions as a Use Of Force, Less-Lethal and Lethal Force Instructor.
He has provided specialized firearms training for several thousand Federal,
State, County and Municipal law enforcement officers.
Mr. Nichols is also recognized as an expert witness by municipal, state,
and federal courts, and a factory certified law enforcement weapons armorer.
Mr. Nichols began his firearms training in 1963 with the United States Marine
Corps, where he earned instructor ratings with several military small arms,
and is a decorated combat helicopter Vietnam veteran.

MILATRY DECORATIONS AWARDED

Strike/Flight Air Medal w/#1
Combat Aircrew Wings w/3 stars
Vietnam Service Medal w/4 stars
Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device
Good Conduct Medal w/1 star
Presidential Unit Citation > National Defense Service Medal
Rifle Marksman Badge
Pistol Sharpshooter Badge

INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS: FIREARMS