“Sarge” began his career in the firearms industry over 50 years ago. He draws from his extensive experience in the field to deliver a vast wealth of knowledge to his students. His impressive list of credentials has earned the respect of industry notables and his unique teaching style has made him a favorite amongst locals.

• NRA Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor

• Kidnap and Ransom Negotiation Specialist

• Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board C.F.I.

• State of Nevada Certified Carry Concealed Weapons Instructor

• State of Utah Certified Concealed Firearms Permit Instructor 

• Arizona Department of Public Safety Certified Armed Security Instructor

• Wynn Solutions Group Executive Protection Instructor

• NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer

• PATH Handcuffing and OCAT Instructor

• CPR / AED + First Aid Certified

Stephanie Costello is an integral part of the development and future of Archangel Training Solutions. Her credentials include:

• NRA Law Enforcement Certified Firearms Instructor

• Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board C.F.I. #262

• Sig Sauer Academy Shotgun Master Instructor Certification

• State of Nevada Certified Carry Concealed Weapons Instructor

• State of Utah Certified Concealed Firearms Permit Instructor

• State of Arizona DPS Certified Armed Guard Instructor

• USCCA Certified Defensive Handgun Instructor

• NRA Certified Instructor for Personal Protection In The Home

• NRA Certified Instructor for Personal Protection Outside The Home

• NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer

• V.T.I. Certified Executive Protection Specialist

• International Defensive Pistol Association Member

• In-house Instructor at The Range 702, Las Vegas, NV

Camren Rizzo gained extensive experience serving in the USAF while deployed in the Middle East. His performance and dedication to duty was recognized by superiors, earning him an award for his significant contribution to his squadron.  Soon after his return, Mr. Rizzo was appointed military firearms instructor.  His hands-on knowledge was further expanded through intensive training in combat arms, advanced weapons systems, simulation systems, tactical leadership, and range development.  Mr. Rizzo holds numerous certifications and is a welcomed addition to the Archangel team of instructors.

• PFT-401 Firearms Instructor Certification, U.S. Dept. of Energy

• PFT-402 Advanced Weapons Systems Instructor Certification

• PFT-390 DE Engagement Simulation Systems, U.S. Dept. of Energy

• LFR-201DE Live Fire Range Operations, U.S. Dept. of Energy

• MIT-103 DE Intro to the Instructional Design Process, U.S. D.O.E.

• TRF-100 Tactical Response Force 1, U.S. Dept. of Energy

• USAF Combat Arms Apprentice

Travis Matthews served in the United States Air Force as a Command and Control Specialist, completing tours of duty in the Mideast and the Balkans. He also served as a Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor qualified to teach on multiple platforms. Travis shares his experience, expertise and amicable demeanor in Archangel’s CCW classes. As a licensed self defense insurance specialist, he brings another dimension of awareness to students making them more responsible gun owners.

• United States Air Force 1993 - 1998

• Anti-Terrorism /Firearms Instructor CENSECFOR Det. Pearl Harbor

• Graduate of Navy S.A.M.I. Course (A-041-0148)

• Delta Defense Account Executive

• NRA Certified Instructor for Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun

• NRA Certified Instructor for Personal Protection In The Home

• NRA Certified Instructor for Home Firearm Safety

• NRA Certified Range Safety Officer

Mr. Shepperd brings years of experience in firearms instruction and competition matches to Archangel.  He earned his well deserved title of "Drill Master" by maintaining an enormous library of shooting drills   He draws from his extensive collection of training exercises to prescribe tactical evolutions designed to correct and improve firearm skill deficiencies.  Mr. Shepperd works primarily with advanced shooters looking to fine tune their technique and take their shooting to the next level.