Mike Masters
Instructor # 4215266 | Cadence Defense
Certified with the USCCA since 10/4/2025
Certification Renewal Date 10/4/2026
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Marksmanship Simplified: Foundations of Handgun Coaching
My Biography
With experience in military service and professional training environments, Mike Masters delivers instruction grounded in discipline, integrity, and real-world application. A Gulf War veteran and honor graduate of the 680-hour POST academy, Mike brings a high level of technical proficiency as a small-arms expert marksman and certified NRA Range Safety Officer.
As a firearms and CCW instructor - and a Stop the Bleed provider and Essentials of Stop the Bleed Instructor - Mike is committed to equipping responsible citizens with the skills and mindset necessary for personal protection. His teaching approach is structured, clear, and approachable, offering students a balanced blend of practical fundamentals, decision-making, and situational awareness.
Focused on safety, confidence, and continual improvement, Mike creates a training environment where every student can grow with purpose, build capability, and develop the confidence to respond effectively when it matters most - principles that align directly with the Cadence Defense mission.
