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Carl Hirt Spotting for his daughter
Carl Hirt Jr. with Bob “Ninja” Porras, retired U.S. Army Special Operations Tier 1 Special Mission Unit operator, CIA and DSS security specialist, elite firearms instructors – Hirt’s Defensive Solutions Cartersville GA
ohn Lovell, founder of the Warrior Poet Society, best-selling author, and former 2nd Ranger Battalion special operations soldier, earned his NRA Inside the Home Instructor certification from Carl Hirt Jr. at Hirt’s Defensive Solutions in Cartersville, GA. As a nationally recognized firearms trainer and thought leader, John joins a growing list of elite professionals certified by Hirt’s Defensive Solutions—North Georgia’s trusted source for NRA instructor training, firearms safety, and advanced pistol courses.
Carl Hirt in Pat McNamara's class shooting from behind cover

NRA Instructor Certification & Armed Security Training  Carl Hirt Jr.
With over 20 years of firearms experience, Carl Hirt is a seasoned professional dedicated to empowering individuals in firearms safety, self-defense, and recreational use. For the past 15 years, Carl has been imparting his extensive knowledge to individuals, ensuring they develop the skills necessary to handle firearms confidently and responsibly.

 

For the last 8 1/2 years, Carl has served as an NRA Training Counselor, where he has been training and certifying individuals as firearms instructors through the NRA. Additionally, he is a state-licensed instructor through the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies, specializing in training armed security officers.

Carl's expertise is built on a foundation of diverse experiences, including over a decade of Fugitive Recovery before transitioning to full-time training. His impressive credentials include:

  • NRA Training Counselor

  • NRA Firearms Instructor

  • Concealed Carry Instructor

  • Personal Protection Inside and Outside the Home Instructor

  • NRA Refuse to Be a Victim Regional Counselor

  • NRA Chief Range Safety Officer

  • Stop the Bleed Instructor

  • Tennessee Handgun Instructor

  • Concealed Handgun Instructor

Carl has trained at numerous prestigious institutions, enhancing his skills and knowledge to provide top-tier training to his students. These include:

  • Center Mass Tactical

  • OPS (Options for Personal Security)

  • Tactical Response

  • Protective Measures

  • Applied Tactical Concepts

  • Acumen Arms

  • Glock Certified Armorer

  • TMAC 

  • The Complete Combatant

  • The Everyday Medic

  • Law Enforcement and Security Specialists Private Training Academy

When training with Carl, you can expect a non-stressful environment where learning is optimized, ensuring you gain the confidence and competence needed to handle firearms safely and effectively.

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