Our TRAIN TO BE SAFE Instructors
Chris Pope - Owner/Chief Instructor

Chris Pope is the Owner and Chief Instructor of Train to Be Safe Academy which was founded in October of 2012.
Chris has a passion for instructing others in the use of firearms, particularly for defense as well as educating students in crime avoidance. Through attending training, self-study and other methods, Chris is continually expanding his own knowledge and skill in order to bring that knowledge to the courses he offers to his students.
Chris is also a sworn law-enforcement officer in a metropolitan police agency.
Certifications
NRA Instructor:
NRA Advanced Pistol Instructor, Basic Pistol · Basic Rifle · Basic Shotgun · Personal Protection In The Home · Personal Protection Outside the Home · Refuse To Be A Victim · Chief Range Safety Officer
RangeMaster: Certified Instructor
Glock: Certified Instructor
Chris has a passion for instructing others in the use of firearms, particularly for defense as well as educating students in crime avoidance. Through attending training, self-study and other methods, Chris is continually expanding his own knowledge and skill in order to bring that knowledge to the courses he offers to his students.
Chris is also a sworn law-enforcement officer in a metropolitan police agency.
Certifications
NRA Instructor:
NRA Advanced Pistol Instructor, Basic Pistol · Basic Rifle · Basic Shotgun · Personal Protection In The Home · Personal Protection Outside the Home · Refuse To Be A Victim · Chief Range Safety Officer
RangeMaster: Certified Instructor
Glock: Certified Instructor