Who are we?
Asian, Veteran and competition shooter owned firearm and medical training, building better communities in Cascadia and beyond. With decades of firearm experience and training between our instructors.
We provide a safe learning environment for everyone! BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQIA+, new, seasoned and in between, everyone is welcome. 2A Rights are rights for all people, and you should have a safe, and welcoming environment to get training without the bullshit.
Instructors
Matthew Tycer
Matthew has over 10 years of firearm teaching experience and even more firearm handling experience. Taught how to shoot at 8 years old by his father (18A US ARMY) starting off on pellet rifles and 22LR, he began instructing others in fundamentals and firearm safety after leaving the ARMY (11B). Currently competing in USPSA, 2-Gun and ASI competitions, to continue on honing skills and best practices.
He specializes in Advanced Carbine and pistol classes and is a firm believer that 2A is a right for everyone, especially marginalized people.
Matthew is the owner and lead instructor of SDG since its founding in 2020.
NRA Instructor ID: 101000211626543
UT Concealed Carry Instructor ID: I170461
USPSA: A163523
Zella
Finding her way to firearms handling later in life, Zella has spent the last three years educating herself and others along the way. Training alongside a dedicated group of friends, she has pursued an educational role in hopes to help bridge the gap for newer shooters or individuals with significant apprehension involving firearms. She advocates that everyone should take steps to educate and protect themselves as fundamental steps to building communities.
Zella focuses primarily on introductory level firearms safety and handling.
NRA Instructor ID: 101000213257415
C. Cooper
(Eugene area)
Colin turned a passive interest in firearms into an active one during the height of covid. Unconvinced by youtube gun-slop, it was at a Shuten class where they began to understand the foundational principles of shooting and the benefits of practical competition. They’re currently an active USPSA member and volunteer for their local matches. After seeing the overwhelming benefit that competition brings to developing shooting skills, they’ve committed to building space for underrepresented and marginalized shooters at matches. They believe that carrying the capacity for lethal deadly force bares a high degree of responsibility. If someone is going to carry a gun, they owe it to their community to develop and maintain a high standard of skill. USPSA ID: A163555 NRA Instructor ID: 101000217188229
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