VINCENT PAREDES

Instructor # 2592796 | CEDAR ROCK FIREARMS TRAINING LLC

Certified with the USCCA since 9/26/2021

Certification Renewal Date 9/26/2025

ROCKFORD, MI, 49341

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Range Safety Officer

My Biography

Vince Paredes Owner / Chief Instructor Is a US Navy Veteran with multiple combat deployments. Vince finished his career as a SARC / SOIDC (Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman / Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman). He served as a team member, organic to Marine Infantry, Marine Force Reconnaissance as well as Marine Special Operations units (MARSOC / Raider Battalion) for 10 years. Vince also holds a degree in Health Intervention and Disaster Response from The George Washington University. Vince is also a former Southern California Sheriff’s Deputy. Vince’s passion is teaching firearms safety, principles and techniques. Vince lives in West Michigan with his wife and kids.

Please check out my website www.crftdefensive.com for more information. Contact me anytime with questions!

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    "Awesome class. Organized, knowledgeable, safe, and fun!"

    Submitted on Fri, May. 9, 2025 by Matthew K.

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    "Vincent was great. He structured the learning and was quick to point out real world changes that I could correct immediately. His insights were spot on an he presented them in a collaborative way that made the entire experience fun."

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    "Highly recommend Vince at CRFT !!! He was very informative and took time to ensure that each of us had proper technique and understand the laws and regulations associated with CPL. "

    Submitted on Sun, Mar. 23, 2025 by Jamie L.