About Us – Spartan Firearm Training

Our Mission Statement

Present professional top-quality training in the safe handling, storage and proficient application of shooting fundamentals from the beginner to the advanced shooter.

Andy Escalante

Founder of Spartan Firearms Training, Nationally Certified NRA Firearms Instructor, and Nationally Certified NRA Range Safety Officer.

Andy has an accomplished firearms career spanning 50 years:

6 Years in the U.S. Army assigned to the Military Police Corp.
- Qualified small arms expert
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
12 years in Civilian Law Enforcement
- Master firearms qualification

Taught private firearm lessons for over 40 years before opening Spartan Firearm Training. His passion for firearms safety and accurate shooting fundamentals are the major focal points of each Spartan training class

Bob Venters

Bob is Spartan’s Firearms Training Consultant & Tactical Firearms Instructor. Nationally Certified NRA Firearms Instructor and Chief Range Safety Officer

A 40-year retired First Sergeant of the U.S. Army, Bob served and taught in the Infantry, Military Police Corp., and under several Special Operations roles.

Accolades:

Qualified expert in a variety of U.S. and foreign firearms.
Achieved an armors certification.
Served and taught for several years with Federal and Civilian Law Enforcement agencies
Qualified small arms master.
Trained as a combat medic and a civilian paramedic.
Degree in Criminal Justice.
Taught private lessons for over 40 years.

Clint King

A veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Clint is a firearms owner, enthusiast and avid hunter with over 33 years’ experience. Clint is an instructor apprentice.