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1389 Earl Core Road, Morgantown, WV 26505
1389 Earl Core Road, Morgantown, WV 26505
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Defense in Depth Instructor
Andrew Royce served in the United States Marine Corps with 6 years of service. Throughout his time in the Marines, Royce was deployed to Afghanistan. Upon return, Royce attended West Virginia University where he obtained his Associates Degree in Business Administration. He holds a USCCA Basic Pistol and Home Defense Certificate, and an ICE Two Person Armed Defense Certificate. He’s also an active member at Ground Zero Fighting Systems, where he practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Malcolm Rogers was born and raised in New Jersey where he shot his first gun at age three. Beginning in 1984, he served two years in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division as M-60 machine gunner and was honorably discharged. Rogers graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1990 with a degree in psychology. From 1990 to 2006, he worked at the largest retail sporting goods store in New Jersey and was promoted to law enforcement representative. He went on to serve as a sergeant in the Essex County New Jersey Sheriff’s Department for seven years, eventually moving to Virginia where he managed a gun shop. In 2013, Rogers began three years of training as an overseas contractor in Abu Dhabi.
Once back in the United States, he worked for two years as a gunsmith at Sterling Arsenal, an 02/07 production shop manufacturing NFA items in Sterling, Virginia. In 2017, Rogers moved to Southern Pennsylvania with his wife and joined the DID team.
Alex Shay, a West Virginia native, served in the US Army as a Combat Medic for 10 years. Six years Active Duty and four years Reserve. In his time in the Army, Alex served one 15 month tour of duty in Iraq. In the Army he became a Combat Medic, certified EMT-B. Then became a CPR, AED, CLS, BLS, and First Aid Instructor though the American Heart Association. After returning to the USA, Alex moved to Morgantown WV and attend WVU Pursuing a Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree, during which time he started his own DJ & Event Coordination company Called Total Party Package. After 10 years as a professional DJ. Defense In Depth approached him about Membership and Event Coordination. He took the job and since then he has established incredible in Membership benefits, established the GSSF, Master Academy Cup and has become Glock Armorer Certified, Glock Operator Certified and a USCCA Basic Pistol and Home Defense Certificated.
You can't have "No" in your Heart. Life is a garden. Dig it.
~Joe Dirt~
Steve Griffith is a Master level competitive shooter with experience at National title matches which include Smith&Wesson Indoor Nationals, Idpa Nationals and multiple NRA World Shooting Championships, he is a member of the competitive shooting team Gunner-X. He proudly represents multiple sponsors including locally owned businesses such as Pro-Performance Rx and of course Defense in Depth. He heads up the competitive shooting matches held regularly at Defense in Depth and instructs the competitive shooting classes that are offered each month. He is an NRA certified Instructor as well as a certified Range Safety Officer.
Defense in Depth Trainer
Carl Lamb is a Morgantown native who has always had a passion for the firearms industry. He graduated from University High School in 2007 and went on to begin his career in the restaurant industry, where he spent over a decade developing his leadership and training skills. During that time, he took the initiative to learn the skills necessary to be his own first responder. After attending numerous first aid and firearm courses over the years, Carl decided to give back that knowledge to the community. You can find him here at Defense In Depth where he teaches USCCA Certified Concealed Pistol and Home Defense classes as well as Private Training lessons.
John David “JD” Morris-Retired Special Forces; Professional Firearms Instructor
After high school graduation in 1982, I tried going to college, but that life just didn’t fit at the time. In 1986, I enlisted in U.S. Army and everything started to make sense. I found connection with other like-minded people and purpose in serving our country. I started out in the Airborne Combat Engineers at Ft. Bragg, NC, and served there from 1987-1991. Three overseas deployments; two to Honduras, Central America, and one to Operation Desert Storm would be the highlights of my MOS-12B career. During those years at Ft. Bragg, NC, I was always impressed with the “other guys” across the street on Smoke Bomb Hill. They were Green Berets. Upon returning from Desert Storm, I immediately went to Special Forces Assessment and Selection-SFAS. After completing selection, I attended and completed the Special Forces Engineer Course and Special Forces Qualification Course in 1992. In December 1992, I reported to B/3/5th SFG(A) at Ft. Campbell, KY. I had no way of knowing then, I would stay there until retirement in April 2008. I spent 13 years on Operational Detachments in 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group(A). Over those 13 years, I served as the Engineer Sergeant, Intelligence Sergeant, and Operations Sergeant (Team Sergeant) on Special Forces A-Teams. I deployed five times under long term combat conditions from 1991-2006. We also deployed for numerous contingency operations in the Middle East during the 1990’s.
After my third tour in Iraq during the Global War on Terror in 2006, I was very sick and confused. I suffered from PTSD and TBI; but couldn’t recognize it myself. After a medical retirement in 2008 at 21 years of service, I was lost in life after the military. It would take six more difficult years before the healing started. I am transparent about this part of my life in an attempt to give back and help others with the same post military and combat injuries. I offer the same support to local Law Enforcement and First Responders.
I have also decided to dedicate my time after retirement to training others in local communities. My time spent over four decades in special military operations, combat operations, and specialized law enforcement operations will enhance and benefit all levels of training in our current society.
I have included a list of my training history. However, I want to emphasize the hardest training I have endured is life after the military and combat. Giving back what I have been so freely given is my way of continuing to heal.
Education and Training: Military and Civilian
Special Forces Qualification Course
U.S Army Ranger School
Special Operations Target Interdiction Course (Level II)
U.S. Border Patrol Tracking Course
SERE High-Risk Training
Tier 1 Off-Road Advanced Operator Course for Military Vehicles
Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Training and Instructor Course
Reid Techniques of Interviewing and Interrogation Course
DARC Advanced Urban Warfare Unassisted Asset Recovery Course
Phoenix Elicitation Course
Military Mobile Protection Course
Mid-South Advanced Combat Pistol and Rifle Course
KY DOJ Concealed Carry Deadly Weapons Instructor
NRA Range Safety Officer Course
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
Texas A&M CRASE Instructor
Areas of Subject Matter Expertise-Specialized Skillsets and Tradecraft
Sustained Ability to Shoot, Move, and Communicate
Overall Knowledge of Firearms and Accessories
Individual and Team Protective Measures
Close Combat
Active Shooter Response
Gun-Fighting Skills
Sniper Operations
Explosive Breaching Operations
Use of Night Vision and Thermal Imaging Devices
Search and Rescue Operations
Personal, Home, and Business Defensive Measures
Multi Environment Survival Knowledge and Techniques
Escape and Evasion
Unconventional, Irregular, and Guerilla Warfare Experience
Emergency Management Advisor Specializing in CBRNE and CT
Surviving Catastrophic Events
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Defense in Depth Instructor
At Defense In Depth’s we focus on a 360 degree approach to defense. As part of this approach we offer many training courses as part of our Masters' Academy. Our academy has training courses for every type of student, from the new shooter, individuals interested in competitive matches, advanced courses. We even have programs designed for realtors, churches, and courses for military and law enforcement officers and agents. At DID Masters' Academy, we make it our mission to educate gun owners to be safe, responsible, confident, and competent so they can excel in any shooting discipline.
Our training courses are tailored to educate and empower individual shooters, families, and community members. We offer a wide variety of firearms courses both public and private. The Masters' Academy will provide you with the self-protection knowledge, skills and equipment necessary to live life prepared. We have a safe, fun, and enjoyable learning environment and always have the most professional, experienced, and knowledgeable staff to assist you with your training needs.
1389 Earl Core Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
304.554.DFND
