Grant “Tommy” Dotson
Highly experienced and qualified firearms instructor with an emphasis on education and safety.
Grant “Tommy” Dotson
Highly experienced and qualified firearms instructor with an emphasis on education and safety.
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Here is a short video from my time at Recruit Training Command from 2008 to 2012 working both the Live Fire range and the simulator range. You can briefly see me in a hoodie in the holster drills room since my language was a little too colorful for the film crew.
Experience
35+ years in the safe handling of firearms.
11 ½ years Navy veteran as a Fire Controllman Petty Officer 2nd Class (E-5) including Small Arms Marksmanship Coach onboard the USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) and USS Wasp (LHD-1) and Mk 15 Close-in Weapon System technician for (5) weapon system mounts.
Served 4 years at the Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes, IL as a Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) qualified as; Line Coach, Range Safety, Range Safety Officer, and Classroom Instructor covering marksmanship basics, safety, and the use of deadly force and use of force continuum. In total I supervised and ensured the safety of 47,616 recruits in the Navy handgun qualification course, while firing 9,600,000 rounds of ammunition with ZERO safety mishaps while maintaining a 94% qualification rate.
Worked in Firearms retail at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) in Fort Campbell, KY for 10 months and enjoyed speaking with customers and finding the right firearm for them and providing one-on-one training at the local POF (Personally Owned Firearm) Range on Fort Campbell to go over their recent purchase(s).
Formal Training and Certifications
SONORAN DESERT INSTITUTE, Tempe, AZ Certification in Gunsmithing, 2022-2023 (3.99 GPA)
AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY, Clarksville, TN B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology, 2013-Dec 2016 (3.31 GPA)
Certified Specialist in Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security, Great Lakes, IL, 2011
Certified Master Training Specialist (MTS), Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, IL, 2009
Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor School, Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, VA, 2008
Journeyman Instructor Training, Naval Training Station, Dam Neck, VA, 2008
.50 Caliber Machine Gun Operator School, Yokosuka Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan, 2005
Force Protection Fundamental Training (Room Entry and Clearing Tactics), Naval Training Station, Everett, WA, 2004
MK 15 CIWS Operator and Technician School, Naval Training Station, San Diego, CA, 2002
Fire Controllman “A” School (Weapon System Technician), Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, IL, 2001
Contact:
(770) 630-4160
75 Happy Valley Estates Dr
Newnan, GA 30263
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Shipping policy - Firearm shipments will be shipped out to your local FFL within 1-3 business days of receiving full payment. Shipping costs will vary. No international shipments. FC Dude is not liable for damage, loss or natural disaster affecting shipments and materials.
Refund policy - I hope you are happy with services provided but in the event you are unsatisfied, I will work diligently to come to an agreement where we can meet amicably. Some work cannot be undone but I will strive to make it perfect for you. If I cannot perform a service, I will either inform you before I begin, or gladly give you a refund if you are unsatisfied