Vincent Cisternino
Instructor # 3359675 | Polaris Defensive, LLC
USCCA Certifications
- Range Safety Officer
My Biography
Vincent gained early exposure to firearms under the guidance of his Uncle Patrick at the young age of eight. His uncle's firm belief in teaching firearm safety to prevent tragic accidents left a lasting impression on him. With extensive experience in EMS, critical care flight, wilderness survival, and serving as a tactical paramedic with state and federal law enforcement, Vincent possesses a deep understanding of the challenges posed by highly dynamic threat environments. His unyielding dedication to imparting crucial lessons learned, ensuring the safety of you and your loved ones, will offer unwavering reassurance and peace of mind.
USCCA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR - NRA CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER - NRA CERTIFIED FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
USCCA CERTIFICATIONS: USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Instructor Basic Handgun, Home Defense & Concealed Carry Fundamentals Instructor Women’s Basic Pistol, Intermediate Pistol & Defensive Pistol Instructor Emergency First Aid & Countering the Mass Shooter Threat Instructor Children's Firearms Safety Fundamentals Instructor Handgun Marksmanship Coach Range Safety Officer
NRA CERTIFICATIONS: Chief Range Safety Officer Certified Pistol Instructor NRA CCW Instructor Basic Rifle Shooting Instructor Basic Shotgun Shooting Instructor Personal Protection in the Home Instructor Refuse to Be A Victim Instructor Home Firearms Safety Instructor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Police Basic Firearms Safety Certified Instructor Maryland State Police approved Wear and Carry Instructor Glock Certified Armorer
MEDICAL & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Flight Paramedic Certified Wilderness Paramedic Certified Tactical Paramedic Certified Critical Care Paramedic Certified
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This class will give you the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to obtain a Massachusetts LTC. It covers the essential aspects of Massachusetts firearms law and all required topics of the Basic Firearms Safety Course for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The student will receive the necessary certificates to apply for their LTC after completing the course. This will course will comply with the recent H4885 law. 1. The safe use, handling and storage of firearms; 2. Methods for securing and childproofing firearms; 3. The applicable laws relating to the possession, transportation and storage of firearms; 4. Knowledge of operation, potential dangers and basic competency in the ownership and use of firearms; 5. Injury and suicide prevention and harm reduction education; 6. Applicable laws relating to the use of force; 7. Disengagement tactics; and 8. Live firearms training. An additional 25.00 add on can be arranged for a Rhode Island CCW qualification. Please email is if you would like that option.
In a STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out: (1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound; (2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding; (3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet. These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life.
STOP THE BLEED® is a collaborative effort led by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT), the U.S. Department of Defense, the Defense Health Agency, and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) to bring knowledge of bleeding control to the public.
The STOP THE BLEED® campaign is administered by the Defense Health Agency and the Combat Casualty Care Research Program. All uses of the STOP THE BLEED® name and logo are licensed to ensure that all bleeding control training programs and all products that display the STB logo meet DoD quality standards.
Knowing what to do in the first 10 minutes of an illness or injury is crucial, whether at home, on the range, or in a survival situation outdoors. This course will examine and practice what to do for critical emergencies and discuss equipment options.
This class will give you the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to obtain a Massachusetts LTC. It covers the essential aspects of Massachusetts firearms law and all required topics of the Basic Firearms Safety Course for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The student will receive the necessary certificates to apply for their LTC after completing the course.
This class will give you the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to obtain a Massachusetts LTC and Connecticut pistol carry, and developing a dersonal and dome protection plan with self-defense firearms basics. It covers the essential aspects of Massachusetts and Connecticut firearms law. The class will cover required topics of the MA Basic Firearms Safety Course for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This will also cover Public Act 23-53 supplement and USCCA CT supplement as required by recent CT laws. The student will receive the necessary certificates to apply for their carry permits in both states.
The Wear and Carry Permit training is 16 hours of instruction for an original application. The approved training is offered by a Maryland Qualified Handgun Instructor and will include instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, handgun mechanisms and operation, and a component that requires the applicant to demonstrate gun safety and proficiency. This course is updated to reflect House Bill 824, which became law on October 1, 2023, has made changes to the required Firearm Safety Training Course requirements in 5-306 of the Public Safety Article.
Upon successful completion, students will receive your certificates for USCCA, Maryaland Wear & Carry, and proof of your qualification in live fire.
You will be required to upload a completed and signed MSP 29-14 Certified Qualification Score Sheet to the documents section of the Wear and Carry Permit Application in the Licensing Portal.