David R. Newman
Lead Trainer
For more than 30 years, I have been engaged in the professional use of firearms and defensive tactics. I began teaching these skills to Police Officers in 1996. As a student, I enjoy learning new skills and the application of them. As a teacher, I enjoy sharing this culmination of knowledge to provide practical value to my students. I believe that everyone has the right to protect themselves and be secure in their everyday lives. To pursue these ideals I founded Providence Consulting & Associates LLC to provide regional training to the general public and law enforcement that is similar quality but value priced when compared to the national level trainers.
Background
I became a Police Officer in 1990 and hold a current commission as a Police Officer in the State of Ohio. I achieved my first firearms instructor certification in 1996. I am also certified by the State of Ohio to develop adult learning curriculum and to provide instruction in a variety of topics that include but are not limited to Firearms, Defensive Tactics, OC/CS Repellent, ASP Tactical Baton, and the Lawful Use of Force.
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State of Ohio Certified Firearms Instructor:
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Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor
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Red Dot Pistol Instructor
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Revolver Instructor
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Shotgun Instructor
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Tactical Rifle / Carbine Instructor
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Select Fire Rifle / SMG Instructor
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program Instructor 1999-2002:
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Administration
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Legal
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Human Relations
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Firearms
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Subject Control
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Patrol
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Civil Disorders
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Traffic
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Investigation
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Rangemaster Instructor Program:
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Basic Instructor Course Graduate
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Advanced Instructor Course Graduate
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Master Instructor Course Graduate
Gunsite:
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250 Pistol Course Graduate
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Winner - Class Shoot Off
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Thunder Ranch:
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The Perfect Storm Course Graduate
Additional Training
I am committed to continuing my education and regularly attend classes as a student each year to remain current and obtain new perspectives on how to best provide quality instruction for my students.
In this pursuit I train with many nationally recognized instructors to include:
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Pat Rogers of EAG Tactical (R.I.P.)
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Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch
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Tom Givens of Rangemaster
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Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives (Ret.)
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Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts
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John "Doc" Spears of Forge Tactical
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John "Chappy" Chapman of Forge Tactical
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Joe Weyer of Alliance PD & Weyer Tactical
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Will Petty of Centrifuge Training (VCQB Instructor)
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Chase Jenkins of Centrifuge Training (VCQB)
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Chuck Pressburg of Presscheck Consulting
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Kris "Tanto" Paronto of Battleline Tactical
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Dave "Boon" Benton of Battleline Tactical
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Greg Ellifritz of Active Response Training
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Ed Monk of Active Self Protection
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Don Edwards of Greenline Tactical
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Chris Sizelove of Blue Force Gear
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John Hearne of Two Pillar Training
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Rob Haught of Symtac Consulting
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Travis Haley of Haley Strategic
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Chris Costa of Costa Ludus
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Chip Lasky of TNVC & Unity Tactical
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Rob Leatham - U.S. & World Champion, USPSA Grand Master