Jeff Bigham is a Fort Worth native. He is a Certified Concealed Handgun Instructor and an NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor. Jeff is a lifelong shooter and has been instructing for the last 2 years and shoots competitively in the Glock Indoor League.

Jim has served in Professional Public Safety his entire adult life. He has served in professional law enforcement, currently serves professionally in Fire/Rescue Operations as a Firefighter, State Certified Paramedic and Swift Water Rescue Tech II. Jim is a certified Texas CHL Instructor, NRA Basic Pistol and Basic Rifle Instructor, NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor and NRA FIRST Steps Pistol and Rifle Orientation Instructor. Lifelong hunter, shooter, gun enthusiast and advocate for responsible gun ownership. NRA Life Member. SAF Life Member. Member NSSF, NASR, IDPA. Class 3 FFL/SOT. Owner/President Off Duty Armory.

Grew up in Texas. Joined the Marine Corps in 1989. Joined the Air Force in 2000 and currently a Master Sergeant in Security Forces. Graduated from UT Arlington with Bachelors in Kinesiology. Obtained an Associates degree in Criminal Justice from the Community College of the Air Force. Currently an Anti-Terrorism Officer Level II Instructor for the Department of Defense, a Ground Combat Skills Instructor for the Air Force and a TX CHL Instructor.

Grew up in Warner Robins, GA. Started shooting firearms at age ten. Obtained a Bachelors Degree of Science in Criminal Justice from Georgia College and State University. Began working as a Police Officer in 2004 served on SWAT entry team from 2006 to 2010. Promoted to Detective in 2010. Certified Firearms instructor, Certified Taser instructor and Certified TCLEOSE instructor.

As a young fellow I started hunting, fishing and shooting with my father. By the time I was a teenager I was hooked and really got into the shooting sports. I became certified as an instructor and taught for 25 years in Pennsylvania before relocating to Texas in 2006. In 2006 I became certified in the Texas to teach CHL classes. My classes are casual, and I encourage everyone to participate. Hope to see you in class!