Paul has been a private firearms instructor since 2001. He has taught classes and run clinics for private citizens, law enforcement professionals, military personnel and security contractors. Paul's training is dynamic and challenging with the terminal goal being realistic training that elevates the student’s tactical acumen and operational abilities. Mr. Wages experience and education includes:

07/07 - present: Morrow Police Department - instructor and patrol officer
2001 - present: successfully operated Paul Wages, Inc - a fitness and firearms training company
11/05 - present: Senior Instructor with Defensive Solutions, Knoxville TN
05/05 - 10/05: Protective Security Operations with CTU and Triple Canopy in Baghdad, Iraq
05/04 - 11-98: East Point Police Department - patrol (2 yrs.), SWAT (3 yrs), & Narcotics (3 yrs.)
Certified Police Officer through Georgia POST Council
Certified Law Enforcement Instructor through Georgia POST Council
Certified NRA Firearms Instructor
Certified NRA Pistol Instructor
Certified NRA Rifle Instructor
Certified NRA Shotgun Instructor
Certified NRA Personal Defense in the Home Instructor
Certified NRA Range Safety Officer
Tony Scotti & Assoc. High Risk Driving Instructor
Certified Fitness Trainer - ISSA
Specialist in Sports Conditioning - ISSA
Certified Personal Trainer - NCCPT
BS Degree from Georgia State University.

Greg Collins - Senior Firearms Instructor

Greg has been shooting competitively for nearly 15 years and has worked in high value asset protection, armed escort and VIP protection. He has trained civilians, US Special Operations, British Special Operations, and many US Law Enforcement Personnel. Below is a list of his training and instructional background.

Adjunct Instructor Trojan Securities, High Risk Executive Protection

Certified Bushmaster Carbine Instructor

NRA Certified Basic Pistol

NRA Certifies Personal Protection

Blackwater Defensive Pistol 2

Mid-South Practical Pistol

Mid-South Practical Carbine

Mid-South Practical Shotgun

Mid-South Intermediate Pistol

Mid-South Intermediate Carbine

SCG Surveillance Detection

SCG Edged Weapons