Jamaal Crichlow Sr
Instructor # 3562810 | Small Arms Tactics, LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 12/1/2024
Certification Renewal Date 12/1/2026
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- AR-15 Fundamentals
- Countering the Mass Shooter
- Range Safety Officer
- Emergency & First Aid
My Biography
Small Arms Tactics is owned and operated by Army Combat Veteran Jamaal Crichlow Sr. With over 28 years of dedicated service in the United States Army — and still actively serving — Jamaal brings extensive real-world experience, leadership, and tactical knowledge to every training session.
His weapons background includes a unique blend of infantry, defense contracting, and Department of Justice law enforcement. Since 2008, Jamaal has served as a Small Arms Instructor for the U.S. Army, training soldiers in advanced firearm handling, safety, and marksmanship.
He also spent two years as the Lead Weapons Instructor for the Air Force Air Advisor Academy, providing mission-critical weapons and tactical instruction to Air Force personnel. In addition, Jamaal worked with the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Federal Correctional Officer and member of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT), where he also served as a firearms instructor.
Jamaal has completed an extensive list of elite firearms training programs and certifications, including:
U.S. Army Small Arms Instructor Course
Gunsite Academy Defensive Pistol & Carbine
Cubic Instructor Tactical Pistol & Carbine
FBI Basic SWAT Sniper Instructor Course
Squad Designated Marksman
Advanced Pistol & Rifle Marksmanship
NRA Basic Pistol Course
USCCA RSO, CCHDF, AR-15 Fundamentals
USCCA Countering the Mass Shooter Threat Certified Instructor
USCCA Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals
With decades of military, federal, and tactical experience, Jamaal is committed to delivering safe, effective, and confidence-building training for every student — from beginners to advanced shooters.