Background

Shoothouse USA is a training firm specializing in personal protection. We develop, incorporate, and uphold training solutions, based on high quality, reality based systems which our instructors adapt to each customers' explicit unique requirements,

The staff of expert instructors at Shoothouse USA are committed to providing you with the most thorough defensive training available. We believe that you are entitled to protect your most valuable assets, yourself and your loved ones.

We offer a variety of courses to individuals, corporations and law enforcement/military personnel that teach students to work efficiently with the body's natural reactions during a dynamic critical incident. You can experience the confidence that comes with having the proper physical skills and psychological mindset necessary to survive a violent encounter.

Management Team
   
Tom DuPriest, Owner - Lead Instructor -

    Tom’s qualifications include certification in the following:
    o        Arkansas State Police – Certified Concealed Handgun Permit Instructor (09-592)
    o        NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor
    o        NRA Certified Personal Protection In the Home Instructor
    o        NRA Certified Home Firearm Safety Instructor
    o        NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
    o        Combat Focus Shooting® Instructor (Only certified Instructor in AR, OK, KS, MS & AL)
    
Cindy DuPriest, Owner - Instructor  

    Cindy’s qualifications include certification in the following:
    o        Arkansas State Police – Certified Concealed Handgun Permit Instructor (09-591)
    o        NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor
    o        NRA Certified Home Firearm Safety Instructor
    o        NRA Certified Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructor
    o        NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
    o        Combat Focus Shooting® trained
 
Instructor Team
 
Rodney Tindall, Instructor - Arkansas Concealed Carry

    Rodney’s qualifications include certification in the following:
    o        Arkansas State Police – Certified Concealed Handgun Permit Instructor (10-642)
    o        NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
    o        NRA Certified Basic Pistol Graduate
    
Dee Vintila, Instructor - Ladies Only Arkansas Concealed Carry

    Dee’s qualifications include certification in the following:
    o        Arkansas State Police – Certified Concealed Handgun Permit Instructor (11-698)
    o        NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
    o        NRA Certified Basic Pistol Graduate

David Brewer, Instructor - Home Tactical & Personal Protection

    David's qualifications include the following:
    o        Former Arkansas Game & Fish Wildlife Officer
    o        Retired NCIS Federal Agent
    o        Former NCIS Firearms Instructor & High Risk Operator Instructor

James Stievater [Vater], Instructor - Home Tactical & Personal Protection
    
    Vater's qualifications include the following:
    o        Training Sgt for Faulkner County Sheriff Office Reserve Unit
    o        Active Duty Military Police

Kevin Brown, Instructor - Krav Maga & Hand-to-Hand Personal Protection
    
    Kevin's qualifications include the following:
    o        Krava Maga (Israeli hand-to-hand combat)
    o        Pulaski County Sheriff Office Reserve Unit

Bob Bentley, Instructor - NRA courses
    
    Bob's qualifications include certification the following:
    o        Arkansas State Police – Certified Concealed Handgun Permit Instructor (11-717)
    o        NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor
    o        NRA Certified Personal Protection In the Home Instructor
    o        NRA Certified Home Firearm Safety Instructor
    o        NRA Certified Range Safety Officer