Aaron Masden
Instructor # 2844135 | Primal Instinct Defense, LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 6/12/2022
Certification Renewal Date 6/12/2025
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
- Emergency & First Aid
My Biography
Aaron Masden is a Certified Firearms Instructor with the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) and the Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Aaron maintains professional memberships with the Firearms Trainers Association, the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association, the National Rifle Association, and USCCA. Aaron has over 22 years of experience instructing law enforcement officers as a lead instructor, TAC Officer, and Commander of Nevada P.O.S.T. Academies. Aaron holds Instructor Development Certificates along with Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Peace Officer Certificates from Nevada P.O.S.T. In addition to a certified firearms instructor, Aaron is a certified instructor of self-defense systems, less-than lethal tools (pepper spray, baton), de-escalation, and is a subject matter expert on the legal use of force. Aaron has a passion for teaching safety principles and responsible gun ownership to increase people’s confidence, safety, and survivability.