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Ray Minor

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.

Retired 30-year law enforcement veteran. Ray is a certified Illinois law enforcement instructor who has provided quality training for more than 25 years to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers and civilians of all ages. Ray began his career in 1985 as a municipal police officer, later as a sheriff's deputy, before joining the Illinois State Police. During his career he served patrol assignments in large urban areas and rural communities, and worked in criminal investigations, education and training, motorcycle enforcement, and administrative command positions.

Ray was awarded the Departmental Medal for Administrative Achievement, and was twice awarded the Departmental Accommodation Award for his work in Personal Safety Education. Outside of law enforcement and instruction, Ray holds a blue belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu and is a licensed HAM radio operator.