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Dan Schmelzer

Instructor # 1275084 | Scottsdale Gun Club

  • DSchmelzer@SGC-Scottsdale.com
  • (480) 510-1328

Scottsdale, AZ, 85260

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My Biography

Dan Schmelzer has been a lifelong hunting and shooting enthusiast. With 16 years of experience in the law enforcement community, 10 of those as a Maricopa County Sheriffs firearms instructor, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and a thorough understanding of marksmanship fundamentals. His experience with beginning as well as accomplished shooters gives him insight into getting excellent results in limited time. His passion for shooting is demonstrated in his approach to instructing and how he encourages the student to excel in their shooting skills while paying the upmost attention to safety.

Dan is an NRA Certified Instructor in Pistol, Rifle, and Personal Protection. He is also an AZPOST Firearms Instructor, Patrol Rifle Instructor, MCSO General Instructor, Qualified Judgmental Shooting Instructor, certified USCCA handgun and personal protection Instructor, and an AZDPS Armed Guard Firearms Instructor.

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