Cody Stowe

Instructor # 2485596 | Merica's Defense Firearms Training, LLC

Certified with the USCCA since 1/7/2024

Certification Renewal Date 1/7/2025

Palmyra, VA, 22963

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Countering the Mass Shooter

My Biography

Born in Houston, TX in 1980 and raised in New Caney, TX. Upon Graduation from High School he joined the United States Army as an 11B Infantryman. Cody continued to served in the military for 20yrs and had the opportunity to hold multiple leadership positions and Instructor roles. He held key positions to include: Rifleman, SAW Gunner, Bradley & Stryker Fighting Vehicle Driver & Gunner, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and Station Commander for U.S Army Recruiting Command. Cody is also a Qualified Instructor in: hand-to hand combat as Level 3 Modern Army Combatives, and L.I.N.E.S Combatives Instructor and was a Military Moutaineering Instructor for the Northern Warfare Training Center located in Black Rapids, AK. Upon retiring from the U.S. Army in 2019 and moving to Virginia, Cody saw a huge need for law-abiding citizens to be properly trained in Self-Defense and Firearms Training. Cody is the owner and Chief Instructor of Merica's Defense Firearms Training, LLC located in Palmyra, VA.

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What Students Are Saying

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    Class taken on Tues, Nov. 19, 2024
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    "Cody is an awesome guy and a good instructor. I would highly recommend his classes."

    Submitted on Fri, Nov. 22, 2024 by Stephen C.

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    Class taken on Sat, Nov. 16, 2024
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    "Very good teacher!"

    Submitted on Mon, Nov. 18, 2024 by Joanna B.

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    Class taken on Sat, Nov. 16, 2024
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    "It was fantastic, I learned a lot. Thank you Sir Cody Stowe, you are awesome!!!"

    Submitted on Sun, Nov. 17, 2024 by Jhuzen M.