Dave Kiest
Instructor # 2350625 | BattleFit720, Inc
Certified with the USCCA since 2/11/2021
Certification Renewal Date 1/31/2026
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
David Kiest has an extensive background to include military special operations, law enforcement and private military contracting. David began his career in 1990 as a U.S. Army Infantryman where he succeeded in completing the Army Ranger Course, Airborne School, Air Assault School, Sniper School and then earned the coveted Green Beret where he was also a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Instructor.
After 12 years in the Army, David joined a local Police Department where he worked patrol duties, juvenile investigations and High School Liaison duties for a school of 2500 young men and women. During his time as a police officer, he spent 4 years on the SWAT team ultimately taking on duties of the Tactical Commander and Assistant Team Commander. After 5 1/2 years in law enforcement, David went back into work overseas in combat zones in a position that only hires former Special Operations, where he is still employed to this day.
A list of some of his training and achievements are:
U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant U.S. Army Airborne/Ranger qualified Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Instructor NRA Law Enforcement Carbine Instructor NRA Basic Pistol Instructor USCCA Basic Pistol Instructor