Lon Bartel
Director of Training and Curriculum at VirTra- Claim this Profile
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Edward Mara
Lon, has a talent to help improve the average shooter and raise their scores
Edward Mara
Lon, has a talent to help improve the average shooter and raise their scores
Edward Mara
Lon, has a talent to help improve the average shooter and raise their scores
Edward Mara
Lon, has a talent to help improve the average shooter and raise their scores
Credentials
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Nationally Certified Instructor
International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and TrainingDec, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Force Encounters Analysis: Understanding Human Performance during Critical Incidents
California Training InstituteAug, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Human Factors: Threat and Error Management
California Training InstituteAug, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Verbal Defense and Influence Instructor
VistelarNov, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Ballistic and Manual Breacher Trainer
FETTDec, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Tactical Team Leader
National Training ConceptsMay, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Law Enforcement Active Shooter Response-Train-the Trainer
National Center for Biomedical Research and TrainingApr, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Explosive Breaching for Law Enforcement Tactical Operations
New Mexico TechJan, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
New Mexico TechJan, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Select Fire Weapon Instructor
NRAJan, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Tactical First Aid for Law Enforcement Officers
Center for Homeland Security StudiesJan, 2008- Sep, 2024 -
Tactical Police Performance Instructor
PKCOJun, 2007- Sep, 2024 -
Force on Force Instructor
Phoenix Police DepartmentJan, 2005- Sep, 2024 -
Patrol Rifle/Carbine Instructor
Action Target AcademyJan, 2005- Sep, 2024 -
Low Light Instructor
SureFireJan, 2004- Sep, 2024 -
Defensive Tactics Instructor
AZPOSTJan, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
High Risk Vehicle Stop Instructor
AZPOSTJan, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
Close Quarters Combat Instructor
NMPJan, 2000- Sep, 2024 -
Firearms Instructor
AZPOSTJan, 2000- Sep, 2024 -
Use of Force Analyst
Force Science InstituteJan, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Action Target Rifle Instructor
Action Target -
Agreement Dynamics Facilitator
Agreement Dynamics -
CTS Less-Lethal instructor
Combined Tactical Systems -
Certified Police Cyclist
IPMBA -
Emergency Responders and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Taking the First Steps to Disaster Preparedness
Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network -
Explosive Breacher
FETT -
Instinctive Point Shooting Instructor
M. T. Rayburn -
LEOSA Instructor
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Less-Lethal Instructor
National Training Concepts -
Rapid Response to Active Shooter Instructor Training
ALERRT training center -
Simunitions Safety Instructor
Simunitions- General Dynamics -
Tactical Baton Instructor
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Tactical First Aid for Law Enforcement Officers
Center for Homeland Security Studies
Experience
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VirTra
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Training and Curriculum
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Author
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Jan 2017 - Present
Author of multiple articles on police training and police use of force. I am fortunate enough to write a section for Brian Willis in his book "If I Knew Then What I Know Now".
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Subject Matter Expert
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Apr 2017 - Present
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Law Enforcement Training-subject matter expert
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Apr 2017 - Present
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Director of Training and Curriculum
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Mar 2019 - Dec 2022
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Owner
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May 2013 - Present
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Arizona Tactical Officers Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Arizona Tactical Officers Association, Founding Member and Secretary for 5 years
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Jan 2009 - Present
ATOA is a non-profit training organization created to support the Tactical community in Arizona. ATOA is a non-profit training organization created to support the Tactical community in Arizona.
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Peoria Police Department
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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SWAT Senior Operator
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Jan 2009 - Present
Assist training/mission planning
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SWAT Tactical Breacher
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Jan 2009 - Present
Select and implement breaching options (Mechanical, Ballistic, Explosive, etc) in tactical operations.
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Simmunitions
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Instructor
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Aug 2012 - Present
Instructor of the Simunitions Safety Instructor course. Instructor of the Simunitions Safety Instructor course.
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Patriot Ordnance Factory
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United States
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Armorer Instructor
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Jan 2013 - Present
Armorer instructor for the 5.56mm and .308 POF rifle system. Armorer instructor for the 5.56mm and .308 POF rifle system.
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TASER International
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United States
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Public Safety
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100 - 200 Employee
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Master Instructor
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Jan 2007 - Present
Certified Instructors to teach basic user courses and re-certifications. Certified Instructors to teach basic user courses and re-certifications.
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City of Peoria
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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AZPOST Subject Matter Expert Firearms
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Jan 2006 - Present
AZPOST Subject Mater Expert Firearms
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Rangemaster
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Jun 2004 - Apr 2017
I coordinated a highly effective firearms training, weapon inspection, and gear selection program. This included teaching a multitude of disciplines such as Taser, Rifle, Shotgun, Handgun, Arrest and control tactics, etc.
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AZPOST Subject Matter Expert Defensive Tactics
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May 2001 - Apr 2017
AZPOST Subject Mater Expert
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President
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Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
I had been serving as the Vice President and then took over when President at the time left the position.
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Police Officer
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Mar 1997 - Mar 2017
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Peoria Police Officers Association
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Vice President
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Jan 2014 - Oct 2015
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Shots Ranch Training Center
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Public Safety
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Firearms Instructor
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Sep 2009 - Aug 2010
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Education
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2022 - 2025
Grand Canyon University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Performance Psychology -
2020 - 2022
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Science - Applied Exercise Science, Performance Enhancement -
1990 - 1997
Arizona State University
B.S., Exercise Science -
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Force Science Institute
Advanced Specialist, Human Factors -
2014 -
National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response, Curriculum and Instruction -
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Colt 1911 Certified Armorer
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2000 -
Colt AR15/M16 Certified Armorer
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2014 -
Bushmaster AR15 Certified Armorer
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2010 -
WSTC Certified AR15 Armorer
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2000 -
Glock Certified Armorer
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2000 -
Remington 870 Armorer
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Concordia University Chicago
Master of Science - MS, Applied Exercise Science
