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.