GUNFIGHTERS Ltd.

Combat Shooting Methods for Real World Encounters.

Louis M. Chiodo- Founder, GUNFIGHTERS Ltd.

P.O. Box 212273 Chula Vista, CA 91921     (619) 482-1786   FAX (619)482-0927 www.gunfightersltd.com

 Qualification Summary

My military, law enforcement and four decades of martial arts experience led me to develop unique firearms training programs that enhance life-saving combat shooting skills.  Be it basically trained police recruits, police SWAT teams or advanced military operatives, my courses dramatically increase personal performance where it counts- under fire.

Military Service: Captain, United States Marine Corps (Regular) with service in:

  • 1st Marine Division

  • 3rd Marine Division

  • 3rd Marine Amphibious Force

  • Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego California

Law Enforcement Experience: California Highway Patrol (Retired)

Education

  • Bachelors of Arts Degree  Management, Rhode Island College

  • Bachelors of arts Degree  Philosophy, Rhode Island College

  • Post Graduate Studies  Systems Analysis, University of Southern California

Firearms Instructor Experience

  • Trained personnel from approximately 95 national and international police agencies and members of the US Military

  • Conducted training for approximately 23,000 students spanning approximately 11,000 hrs of training time over a 22-year period.

  • Developed internationally recognized combat shooting methods

  • Developed and implemented weapons training programs for the largest state police agency in the United States

  • Pioneered the use of airsoft equipment into a variety of training programs

  • Presented programs of instruction for international firearms training instructors

Publications:

Winning a High- Speed, Close-Distance Gunfight (Formally Training for Success)

  •  a study of issues relevant to today's use of firearms in the high stress environment of close-quarters combat.  

 

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