Instructor Team
Meet the certified instructors of Extreme Exigency. Many are active or retired law enforcement officers.
Ray Minor
Founder / Owner
MLS (SIU Law School), MA, BS in Education and Training, AAS. Illinois Concealed Carry Instructor, licensed firearms instructor (IDFPR), Certified NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor, Utah Certified Concealed Carry Instructor, Illinois State Law Enforcement Training Board Certified Range Instructor.
Byron Farthing
Veteran Law Enforcement Officer (24 Years)
Approved Illinois Concealed Carry Instructor, certified Police Firearms Instructor since 1999, Illinois State Certified Rifle Instructor, Certified Rapid Deployment Instructor, Certified Field Training Officer.
Chris Edwards
Active Local College Instructor
MS in Cyber Security (Liberty University), BS in Computer Sciences (SIU Carbondale). Certified NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, Utah Concealed Carry Instructor, approved Illinois Concealed Carry Instructor, Illinois hunter education instructor. Teaches Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) in law enforcement.
Rick Veldman
Veteran Law Enforcement Officer (39 Years)
Certified Illinois Concealed Carry Instructor, certified Police Firearms Instructor since 1987, Illinois State Certified Patrol Rifle Instructor.
Richard Minton
Veteran Law Enforcement Officer (44 Years)
Certified Illinois Concealed Carry Instructor, certified Police Firearms Instructor, Patrol Rifle Instructor.
Michael Dollins
Firearms Instructor
Certified instructor in Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, and Women's Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals. Has taught AR-15 and reloading courses.
Stacy Minor
Office Manager
BSN, RN, AA, AS, AAS. Bachelor's in Nursing (SIU Edwardsville); Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Associate of Science and Associate of Arts (Belleville Area College). Illinois, Florida and Utah concealed carry permit holder.