CV for José D. Morales
José D. Morales
Master Firearms Instructor
Founder, Gunwise USA
Owner, Philly Firearms Academy
Education:
2002 – 2005 BA, Temple University, Tyler School of Art, Digital Media, Philadelphia, PA
1993 – 1995 AA, Community College of Philadelphia, Addictions Counseling, Philadelphia, PA
Areas of Expertise:
Firearms safety, safe handling, and operation program development
Civilian use of deadly force principles
Foundational and advanced marksmanship coaching and instruction
Defensive firearms manipulation, skills, and tactics
Concealed carry principles, skills, and tactics
Personal protection inside and outside of the home
Expert legal consultation.
Firearms Education and Related Experience:
2010-present Owner and Lead Instructor, Philly Firearms Academy,
2017-2019 Executive Producer and Host of “The Locked Loaded and Legal Broadcast”
2016-present Expert Legal Consultant
2011-2016 Technical Director of “The Gun For Hire Broadcast”
2013-2016 Consultant for the NRA Department of Education & Training
Professional Certifications:
Range Master Certified Master Firearms Instructor
Range Master Certified Professional Pistolcraft Instructor
Range Master Certified Advanced Firearms Instructor
Range Master Certified Firearms Instructor
Maryland Certified Handgun Instructor
Utah Concealed Firearms Instructor
US Concealed Carry Association Concealed Carry and Home Defense Instructor
US Concealed Carry Association Certified Range Safety Officer
NRA Certified:
Advanced Pistol Instructor
Concealed Carry Weapons Instructor
Practical Pistol Coach
Refuse To Be A Victim Regional Counselor
Refuse To Be A Victim Personal Protection Instructor
NRA Appointed Training Counselor, authorized to certify instructors in the following disciplines:
Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearm Safety, Personal Protection In The Home, Personal Protection Outside The Home, Metallic Cartridge Reloading, Shotgun Shell Reloading, Certified Muzzleloading, CO-OP Muzzleloading Rifle.
NRA Certified Instructor, authorized to teach the Disciplines:
Basic and Advanced Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearm Safety, Personal Protection In The Home, Personal Protection Outside The Home, Metallic Cartridge Reloading, Shotgun Shell Reloading, Certified Muzzleloading, CO-OP Muzzleloading Rifle.
NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
SABRE Personal Safety Academy Defensive Spray Instructor
PPCI Certified Defensive Baton Instructor
Additional Education and Development:
Range Master Defensive Revolver Course Graduate
Stop the Bleed Certification
Tim Herron / Green Mountain Defense Instructor Development Course Graduate
Gunsite Academy 250 Defensive Pistol Course Graduate
FASTER Saves Lives Active Shooter and Emergency Response Level 1 Course Graduate
I.C.E. Combat Focused Shooting Course Graduate
Civilian Use of Deadly Force Instructor Certification Course Graduate
Armed Citizens’ Rules of Engagement Course Graduate
Magpul Dynamics, Dynamic Carbine I Graduate
Armed Dynamics, Defensive Shotgun Course Graduate
Armed Dynamics, Defensive Handgun Course Graduate
Gun For Hire, Medical Use of QuickClot Graduate
Gun For Hire, Low Light Defensive Pistol Level 1 Graduate
Glock Certified Armorer Graduate
10 Ring Shooting School, Concealed Carry Seminar Graduate
10 Ring Shooting School, Advanced Pistol 1 Graduate