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Founder/Instructor - Michael Lee

(Active Law Enforcement)

With over 28 years of active law enforcement experience serving with the City of Millville Police Department, City of Newark Police Department, and currently with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout his distinguished career, Michael has served in numerous specialized assignments and high-risk units, developing extensive experience in patrol, pro-active patrol/crime suppression unit, tactical operations, narcotics enforcement, fugitive apprehension, gang investigations, and protective security operations.

Michael’s experience includes service in Patrol, Crime Suppression Units, SWAT, Fugitive Unit, Special Investigations Unit, Criminal Investigations, and Narcotics Enforcement. He has also served in multiple federal and regional task force assignments as a Task Force Officer (TFO), including with the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, the U.S. Marshals Counter Gang Unit, the FBI South Jersey Violent Crimes, Narcotics and Gang Task Force, and the Camden County Police - Metro Narcotics and Gang Unit. Additionally, he has participated in the Camden County Intelligence Collective and the Camden County Metro Supplemental Patrol Detail.

In the area of security and protective operations, Michael has participated in an Armed Security and Close Protection Detail at the Afghanistan Refuge Site, NJ Port, Camden City, New Jersey.

In addition to his investigative and tactical experience, Michael is a certified Firearms Instructor and Patrol Rifle Instructor through the New Jersey Police Training Commission. He attended and completed New Jerseys renowned U.N.I.T. Course (Class 19) and Top Gun Course (Class 53), further strengthening his expertise in advanced narcotics, tactical instruction and proficiency in investigations.

Over the course of his career, Michael has completed numerous advanced certifications and specialized training programs related to firearms instruction, tactical response/operations, protective operations, narcotics investigations, patrol operations, and other law enforcement training. His extensive patrol background and instructional experience continues to support his role as a law enforcement professional and instructor.

Lead Instructor – Bill DiCola
(Retired FBI Special Agent)

Bill DiCola brings over 28 years of federal law enforcement experience serving with the United States Department of State and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, retiring as an FBI Special Agent in January 2023. Throughout the majority of his career, Bill served as a Team Leader within the FBI’s elite Special Operations Group, where he was responsible for high-level tactical operations, firearms training, and operational leadership.

During his tenure with the FBI, Bill earned the prestigious designation of FBI Firearms Instructor and instructed newly appointed Special Agents at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. In addition, he achieved certifications as an FBI Tactical Instructor and Defensive Tactics Instructor, further solidifying his expertise in tactical operations, officer survival, and use-of-force instruction.

Bill is also a certified firearms instructor through both the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the New Jersey Police Training Commission (PTC). Over the course of his distinguished active and post-retirement career, he has completed numerous advanced certifications and specialized training programs related to firearms, tactical response, protective operations, and law enforcement instruction.

In addition to his investigative and tactical responsibilities, Bill possesses extensive experience in executive protection, dignitary security, personal protection operations, and high-risk asset protection.

With decades of operational and instructional experience, Bill brings a wealth of real-world knowledge, professionalism, and leadership to every training environment. Bill is an extreme asset to the law enforcement instructional world.

"Bill's commitment to professionalism, safety, and excellence has made him a highly respected instructor and mentor within the law enforcement, security, and firearms training communities."

Instructor – Erik Anderson

Erik proudly served six years in the United States Navy as a Corpsman, where he developed extensive experience in emergency medical care, discipline, leadership, and operational readiness in high-pressure environments. In addition to his military background, Erik also possesses prior professional security experience, further enhancing his knowledge of personal protection, situational awareness, and firearms safety.

Erik is a certified instructor through the National Rifle Association and currently holds the following certifications:

NRA Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Instructor
NRA Pistol Instructor
NRA Rifle Instructor
NRA Range Safety Officer Instructor

Through both his military and instructional background, Erik has developed a strong passion for responsible firearms ownership, safety, and practical training for shooters of all experience levels.

Erik currently serves as the Manager at The Arsenal Gun Shop, where he works closely with customers, firearms enthusiasts, and new shooters on a daily basis. His combination of military service, instructional certifications, and real-world firearms industry experience allows him to provide students with professional, safety-focused, and approachable instruction.

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