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

LEAD CERAKOTE DESIGNER/ FIREARM SALES ASSOCIATE

Background:

• COMING SOON

SCOTTIE PADDOCK

ONLINE SALES / FIREARM SALES ASSOCIATE

Background:

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.

JARED PIRRIE

LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE

Background:

• Jared is a six year Navy vet, with experience teaching Ships Security forces room clearing, detainee handling and small boat operations. He is extremely passionate about the Second Amendment and an individual's right to self defense. As a well versed team member he is knowledgeable on most firearm related subjects.
• 6 Year US Navy Veteran
• 5 Years as Ships Reaction Foces Team Lead
• RHIB Coxswain Qualified
• M240B Qualified

ADAM CUNNINGHAM

CYBER DADDY / FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR

Background:

Adam is an 8 year Marine Corps Combat Veteran and prior Special Missions Wing contractor with Constellis for another 4 years. His experience includes, Foreign Internal Defense, Security and COIN contracts. Utilized small-space expertise in Israel with IDF Engineering team and Israeli Ministry of Defense. Previous experience includes working for or in support of:



• Department of Defense (DoD)
• Department of State (DoS)
• Israeli Ministry of Defense
• Israeli Defense Force (IDF)
• Other Government Agencies (OGA)
• NRA Certified Pistol Instructor

ALEX AUGUSTINE

SALES ASSOCIATE / FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR

Background:

• United States Marine Corps Veteran. A Military brat that decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a part of the Most “Elite” Military Organization in the world. Throughout his career in the Marine Corps, he remained a qualified Expert in both Rifle and Pistol Platforms. Alex always strives to better himself and others around him. His previous experience includes:


• USMC Company High Shooter
• Marine Corps Combat School
• Consecutive Rifle/Expert Awards
• Haley Strategic D5 Handgun Operator Course 06/16-18/2020
• Certified NRA Pistol Coach

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: