Armed Lifestyle Magazine Editor
Retired Deputy Sheriff assigned as SWAT sniper / task force operator. Founder of the Swanson Training Group. Certified NRA & USCCA instructor and Training Counselor. Former editor of Private Military Contractor Magazine and creator of the Armed Lifestyle Magazine. I teach new shooters and certify new instructors from all.over the US. Owner of Legacy Coin Co which proves military, not for profiles, first responders and firearms industry companies with custom challenge coins, lapel pins, patches and even 10k and Martial Arts tournemnt medals. Currently in my 22 yr professionally teaching firearms, first aid and situational awareness and part of a select team of instructors hosted by the USCCA each year to teach force on force courses to their USCCA Expo attendees. Married, father of 2 daughters who compete nationally in the GTMA Takwondo competitions and featured in our publication throughout their firearms safety and fundaments journey. My wife, Candace is has been the FL state leader of the national not for profit org, Armed Women of Amsrica, formerly The Well Armed Woman now for over 12 yrs.