Andrew DeBuyser

Instructor

I started shooting long guns and handguns with my father when I was probably 10 years old. My father was a collector and I had the chance to shoot a lot of really cool guns. In my later teens I got away from shooting and it came back up again when my wife wanted to get her pistol permit.

My love of firearms began at the age of six when I fired my first shot from a Red Ryder BB gun. From there, I was hooked. I continued shooting firearms through my teens as I began to shoot .22 rifles competitively in the Sporter-rifle league, eventually working my way to the league’s top shooter.

I acquired my handgun permit at an early age but did not shoot much until taking a basics class from Rochester Personal Defense LLC. Several years and many classes later, I am hooked again: this time shooting handguns.

I’m excited to be an instructor with Rochester Personal Defense LLC and looking forward to passing on the excitement of the shooting industry to new students.

Philosophy

I have always believed that you own the responsibility for your own safety. This mindset applies to proactively avoiding danger, as well as being prepared to act if necessary.

Training Experience

Training experience:

Adaptive Combat Pistol
Article 35 / Use of force laws for the armed citizen
Combative Pistol
Combat use of the MRDS
Concealed Carry Basics
Concealed Carry I
Glock Armorer
Handgun Master I
Handgun Master II
Introduction to Shotgun
Low Light Shooting
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
Shotgun Master
That Shotgun Course
USCCA Certified Pistol Instructor
Vehicle defense tactics

Teaching Experience

USCCA Handgun Basics
Concealed Carry Skills
Introduction to Shotgun|
NYS 18hr CCW Training course

Andrew DeBuyser

Andrew DeBuyser

Instructor

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