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Craig (D. Cragin) Shelton

Instructor # 2645586 | DCS Trains

Certified with the USCCA since 11/17/2021

Certification Renewal Date 2/17/2027

  • DCS_Trains@icloud.com
  • (703) 772-6660

Little Rock, AR, 72211

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Marksmanship Simplified: Foundations of Handgun Coaching

My Biography

Most classes scheduled based on requests. See below to request a class. =-=-=-=-=-=

See more at https://tinyurl.com/Craig-Trains

Firearms trainer credentials:

  1. Master of Studies in Law (MSL), Wm. H. Bowen School of Law, UALR
  2. Law of Self Defense Instructor Program Graduate
  3. Certified Deadly Force Instructor, Massad Ayoob Group.
  4. USCCA Certified Instructor & Range Safety Officer.
  5. Ark Concealed Handgun Carry License (CHCL) Instructor #21-1519.
  6. NRA Certified Pistol & Personal Protection Instructor, and Range Safety Officer, #149323457.
  7. RangeMaster Protective Pistolcraft Certified Instructor.
  8. Active Shooter Instructor Graduate.
  9. Member, Firearms Trainers Association.
  10. MAG40 Graduate, Massad Ayoob Group.
  11. Deliberate Coaching Instructor, The CompleteCombatAnt

Teaching experience: developed & taught graduate level university course; undergraduate university laboratory courses; professional development classes for the Air National Guard; In-house training sessions and webinars for employers; and live in-person and online seminars and webinars for professional associations and conferences

Firearms training background: USAF (1971-1997) Initial & refresher firearms training, NRA Basic Pistol Course, NRA Basic Rifle Course, NRA Personal Protection in the Home, NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home, NRA Defensive Pistol, NRA Distinguished Expert-Pistol, American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED,

500+ hours of advanced self defense, legal principles, & 1st Aid training since 2018 https://www.shootingclasses.com/dcshelton/

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      Little Rock, AR

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    Submitted on Sun, Apr. 26, 2026 by Glenroy B.

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    Instructors

    • Nathan House

      Little Rock, AR

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    • Alena Russell

      Little Rock, AR

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    • Craig (D. Cragin) Shelton

      Little Rock, AR

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    "Very professional and engaging. Covered many topics in detail, answered questions thoroughly and in a clear and concise manner that was easy to understand. Absolutely top notch instructors in both the classroom and firing range. I would highly recommend Arkansas to anyone desiring a concealed carry license or wanting firearms instruction."

    Submitted on Sun, Apr. 26, 2026 by David M.

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    Instructors

    • Nathan House

      Little Rock, AR

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    • Alena Russell

      Little Rock, AR

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    • Craig (D. Cragin) Shelton

      Little Rock, AR

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    "Well taught and informative. "

    Submitted on Sat, Apr. 25, 2026 by Robert D.

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