Craig Powers

To contact Craig:  craig@kernccw.com

Craig started shooting at age 7 when his dad took him out to shoot a war surplus 1911 in 45 acp.  That’s where it all went horribly wrong as far as the pacifist side of his family is concerned.  Craig can remember as far back as age 13 when he would accompany his father to shooting classes and would often teach handgun technique.  In college, Craig worked in a gun store in Orange County and learned firearms repair and customization.  Beginning in 1983, Craig began teaching concealed weapons permit classes for Powers Firearms Training School.  Craig continued his involvement within the family training business after going to work for the Kern County Probation Department in 1986.  Craig and Becky eventually took over the family business, reforming the business and eventually changing the name to Powers Security Training.  Beginning in December 2010, Powers Firearms Training Corporation was formed.

Craig’s certifications and training

  • NRA Certified Handgun Instructor
  • NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
  • P.O.S.T. Certified Firearms Instructor
  • P.O.S.T. Certified Carbine Instructor
  • B.S.I.S. Certified Training Instructor Firearms
  • Glock Certified Armorer
  • Thunder Ranch Inc. – Defensive Tactics
  • Thunder Ranch Inc. – Home and Vehicle Defense
  • Thunder Ranch Inc. – Integrated Handgun Rifle
  • Thunder Ranch Inc. – Mid-Range Rifle

Craig has also undergone hundreds of hours of training as a Probation Officer and takes the perspective that firearms training is evolution.

Rebecca Powers

To Contact Becky:  becky@kernccw.com

Rebecca Powers has worked within our family firearms businesses for over 20 years.  However, beginning in 2002, she began working upon obtaining her National Rifle Association instructor certifications.  She now works full time as a firearms instructor.  Becky specializes in small group and individual instruction both for handgun and for concealed weapons courses.  She also conducts concealed weapons certification courses in a large group format.

Becky’s Certifications and training:

  • NRA Refuse to be a Victim Instructor
  • NRA Personal Protection inside the Home Instructor
  • NRA Personal Protection outside the Home Instructor
  • NRA Handgun Instructor
  • NRA Rifle Instructor
  • P.O.S.T. Certified Firearms Instructor
  • P.O.S.T. Certified Carbine Instructor
  • B.S.I.S. Certified Training Instructor Firearms
  • Glock Certified Armorer
  • Thunder Ranch Inc. – Defensive Tactics
  • Thunder Ranch Inc. – Home and Vehicle Defense
  • Thunder Ranch Inc. – Integrated Handgun Rifle
  • Thunder Ranch Inc. – Mid-Range Rifle

Becky has taken numerous courses in handgun, shotgun and rifle from various trainers, along with her regular study of modern techniques as applied to firearms and the law.