About the Team

Any instructor worth their salt is there for the student first and foremost. They're there to pass on their knowledge so a person can be empowered to make the right decisions when it matters. To show that all of those tedious and pain-staking details are there for a reason. A good instructor is a good mentor. A good mentor is 100% operator and 100% teacher. That's what we hire here at GDG - mentors.

Our team is made up of instructors who care deeply about two things: mastery of their craft and the people they teach. Every member of our cadre brings real-world experience, from both the private sector and military, paired with a genuine desire to teach. These are professionals who don’t just do the work—they understand it at a high level and want to pass on their knowledge

At GDG, instructors are selected for teaching ability, not trends or flash. We value humility, guidance and service to our fellow man. This is how instructors are chosen.

Each instructor at Gypsum is given creative freedom within their courses, allowing them to teach authentically and effectively. We do not gatekeep knowledge. Instead, we foster an environment where instructors are trusted to build meaningful, student-centered training that prepares people to think clearly and act decisively when it matters most.

Above all, our team understands that training is a major responsibility. Every student who steps onto the range is trusting us with their time, safety, and development. That trust is earned through professionalism, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to doing things the right way.

This is the spirit of Gypsum Defense Group.