Josh Blackwell
Instructor # 726702 | Black Pines Initiative
Certified with the USCCA since 1/7/2019
Certification Renewal Date 1/7/2026
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Countering the Mass Shooter
- Emergency & First Aid
My Biography
Josh Blackwell has been a commercial pilot for over 20 years. He's been a flight instructor, check airman, ground school instructor, airline first officer and captain as well as served on various airline security committees.
Josh has received extensive training in firearms and defensive tactics by instructors from various agencies as well as completing the USCCA and NRA Certified Instructor programs. Josh has also served as a guest instructor at private events for which he conducts training in various disciplines such as: defensive pistol shooting, basic land navigation, and safety and security mindset for individuals and families.
As a result of his career as a pilot and his experiences in security Josh has developed a passion for teaching others about security and the mindset required to keep you and your family members safe at home and abroad.