OUR STAFF

BRIAN HILDERBRAND

STORE MANAGER- CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

Brian is a Navy Veteran NCO who served in the Navy as part of the Auxiliary Security Force as well as a current Colorado POST certified law enforcement officer with the Colorado Rangers. Brian is also a NRA Certified firearms instructor with multiple credentials and years of experience. Brian was previously the Chief Instructor for Desert Eagle Firearms Training. Heck you may have even seen him in some Hollywood movies. At Spartan Defense Armory and Training, our goal is to cater to both the new shooter and the experienced . With Brian at the helm we have no doubt we'll achieve our mission, to make our community; more educated and safe from the threats of this world. Brian is a very charismatic person, with a great sense of humor. He has a passion to educate people to protect themselves and there loved ones. Brian will make sure anyone that walks through our doors leaves with an option or class that is right for them and their situation.

Background:

• 5 year US Navy Veteran, Auxiliary Security Force
• P.O.S.T Certified Peace Officer
• Current Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Officer
• Basic Pistol
• Personal Protection Outside the Home
• CCW Instructor
• Search and Rescue Team-Training & Response
• International Humanitarian Aid Worker
• Search & Recovery Diver
• Trained in Basic unarmed and Less Lethal Combatives(Taser, Extendable, Baton, OC Spray)

PALMER ENOCKSON

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Palmer is a United States Air Force veteran and former Security Forces NCO. With over a decade of military law enforcement experience. He became proficient in firearms and small unit tactics as a Tactical Response Force Assaulter, he has graduated from both Nuclear Advanced Designated Marksman and an Explosive Breacher school. He went on to become a weapons Instructor where he taught hundreds of classes ranging from a basic pistol course to complex .50cal machine gun courses. Finally, Palmer has over 6 years of experience managing Armories across the Air Force and is always striving to learn more and grow in his firearm knowledge and skills. He is excited to be a part of the Spartan Defense team that takes your self-defense and training serious. Background: 

•  10-year USAF veteran as Security Forces ·       
• 6 years running armories and weapons ranges ·       
• Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Instructor ·      
•  Heavy Weapons Instructor ·       
• Close Precision Engagement Certified ·       
• Explosive Breaching ·       
• Trained in Basic unarmed and Less Lethal (Taser, Extendable, Baton,)

GLEN HIGDON

CHIEF GUNSMITH

Background:

• COMING SOON

BEN MEDINA

FIREARM SALES ASSOCIATE

Background:

• COMING SOON

SCOTTIE PADDOCK

FIREARM SALES ASSOCIATE

Spartan Defense Armory & Training would like to introduce: Scottie Paddock. Scottie has been brought on as a sales and customer service representative. Scottie’s specialty is hunting. He has many years of hunting and guiding experience, having hunted pretty much everything North America has to offer, with every type of weapon. Scottie is an invaluable member of the Spartan Family. Scottie is also our resident “Git’er done” and “I know a guy,” guy. Watch out ladies, he's soft spoken and also a damn good country singer. In his free time, he also helps manage a 3500-acre ranch. Anyone that patrons our store can rest assured, when dealing with Scottie, they will be greeted with a smile, professionalism, expert knowledge, and feel right at home.

This could be you. We are looking for a rifle carbine instructor and other self defense instructors. Please submit application directly to us or Contact the owner directly at 719-722-7377 Thank you!

CAROL HIGDON

FEMALE INSTRUCTOR

Carol Klesser-Higdon bio The backbone and leader of Rocky Mountain Tactical Ladies shooting club, Carol got into shooting when she was going through a divorce and realized she needed to learn about self-protection.  A good friend & co-worker took her to the range at that time to try different handguns. Carol felt so strongly about self-protection that she then became a Certified NRA Instructor to help others.  Out of the blue, she decided to shoot a small indoor match in Georgia with another co-worker.  It was January 2004, and that's all it took; she was hooked on competing and never looked back.  Her impressive competition resumé includes: 

BECCA HILDERBRAND

FEMALE PISTOL & CCW INSTRUCTOR

NRA Credentials:

• CCW/CHP
• Basic Pistol

Background:

• Well Armed Woman Instructor

ROE COLLINS

 PISTOL , CCW, AND TACTICAL DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR
 CERTIFIED CERAKOTE AND LASER ENGRAVER CO-OWNER

NRA Credentials:

• Basic Pistol
• CCW
• Former CHL instructor in Texas (2014-2018)
• Private Pistol Instructor since 2012

Armor:

• Colt AR-15
• Colt 1911
• Glock

Martial Arts:

• 2nd Degree Black Belt Bujinkan Taijutsu

Certifications:

• Cerakote
• Laser Engraver

Shooting League:

• Well Armed Women Lead Instructor

TEDDY COLLINS

OWNER - INSTRUCTOR

NRA Credentials:

• Basic Pistol
• Inside the Home Protection
• Outside the Home Protection
• Range Safety officer
• Refuse to Be a Victim
• CCW
• Former CHL instructor in Texas (2010-2018)

Armor:

• Colt AR-15
• Colt 1911
• Glock

Martial Arts:

• SIS Baton Instructor
• Martial Arts 4th Degree
• Knife Defense