MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
FOUNDER/ YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Ken is the founder and president of Liberation Firearms Training. Ken’s top priority is teaching, in a polite and kind manner, about firearms and making sure everyone has the knowledge to protect themselves. His creative way of teaching creates an environment where people are not intimidated or thought-provoked, but encouraged and rewarded.
Kenneth Christopher Brown, who served in the Army, then moved on to private security contracting and leading Executive Protection teams, protecting high profile diplomats such as General Mattis and Senator Elizabeth Warren. His experience has made him an expert in communication, instruction, and personal security. Kenneth Holds NRA instructor certifications, DPSST Unarmed and Armed certifications. As well as Worldwide Protective Services certifications through the Department of State. Kenneth also holds a Certificate in firearms technology from Sonoran desert institute as well as his associate degree in firearms technology. Kenneth was chosen out of hundreds of applicants to participate as an intern at the Beretta facilities in Maryland where he also became a certified armorer for the APX/92F line of beretta firearms.
CO-FOUNDER/ Your instructor
Your instructor
Raised here in Central Oregon and was part of a 4-H recreational shooting club in middle school. Kirk is passionate about helping people and serving his community.
Kirk Glisson is one of LTA’s defensive Instructors as well as the co firearms instructor. Teaching self defense courses through Gracie University and is also a licensed NRA instructor, as well as LTA’s Chief Range Safety Officer. Kirk has grown up with firearms and was part of a 4 H Shooting team during middle school. He has taught and led numerous clubs, camps, and classes throughout his life. He is a very personable and effective instructor in many disciplines. is also set to become a state certified unarmed instructor and armed instructor.
After starting his own personal defense journey, Kirk decided to become an armed and unarmed instructor. He shares his knowledge and skills with the community.
business relationship manager
Stephanie Glisson has always had a passion for fitness and women’s self defense. She has combined those passions and completed her instructor training course through Gracie University for the goal to teach women safe behaviors and defensive action. Stephanie is also set to become a state certified unarmed instructor
Social Media Manager
Heather is the creator behind our social media accounts. She was born and raised in Oregon and grew up around firearms. Heather excels in the medical industry and loves to support her community in any way she can. In her spare time, you will find her supporting the veteran community by volunteering for several nonprofits.
Web Design
Nate is the creator of this website. He is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, having served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a current Ph.D. Candidate working on his Doctorate in International Relations. He is self taught in web deign and site builds.
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