Instructor Bio
Our team
Owners, Founders, Trainers, Motivators, and Mentors
Steve and Julie Faris
Steve Faris
My shooting career began when I became a Police Officer with the US Navy in 1991.
I was assigned to Naval Air Station Alameda with the last of the Navy's trusty 1911 pistols as my constant companion. I began competing in Navy shooting competitions matches in 1998, as a Service Rifle, and Pistol shooter, earning Expert Marksmanship Medals in both. I started shooting and competing in civilian matches, National GSSF Matches, local IDPA, and Practical Pistol Matches after I retired from the Navy in 2010.
I completed my Master's Degree in Adult Education and Training and left the Federal Bureau of Prisons after 15 years of service to teach full-time.
I have shot competitively on Law Enforcement and Civilian shooting teams as a Shooter and Coach on an average of one to two monthly matches since starting the team over 3 years ago. I also coach a Women's Shooting Team for the High Desert Chapter of A Girl and A Gun Shooting Team.
In my spare time, and on weekends I am not competing, I voluntarily teach USCCA and NRA classes (as a certified Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun Instructor) at various ranges throughout Southern California.
I am a Retired US Navy Chief Gunnersmate; Defensive Firearms Coach, USCCA Training Counselor, Certified Instructor, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 Instructor, SIG SAUER Academy Pistol Instructor, Deadly Force Instructor, Range Master Certified Instructor, MSP Red Dot Sight Instructor, NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun; Refuse to be a Victim; NRA CRSO; US Navy Small Arms Instructor; US Navy Crew Served Weapons Instructor, California P.O.S.T. Certified Firearms Instructor and an Ambassador of the 2a Community!
Steve's Industry Credentials
- California Department of Justice Certified Carry Concealed Weapon Program Instructor CI#089
- California Department of Justice Certified Instructor CI# 203464
- California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services TIF - Firearm Instructor License / Certification #2821
- California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services TFF - Training Facility Firearms License #1726
- USCCA Training Counselor and Certified Firearms Instructor #6220
- USCCA AR15 Fundamentals Instructor
- USCCA Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 Instructor
- USCCA Range Safety Officer
- USCCA Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
- NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun Instructor #136914429
- USNavy Certified Firearms Instructor #K1398
- USNavy Certified Crew Served Weapons Instructor
- Deadly Force Instructor - Certified by Massad Ayoob
- Range Master Certified Advanced Instructor - Certified by Tom Givens
- Defensive Firearms Coach - Certified by I.C.E. Rob Pincus
- Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Pistol: Fundamentals Instructor - Certified by Scott Jedlinski
- CA P.O.S.T. Certified Firearms Instructor - Certified by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department - #A39-A22
- Ambassador Academy - Ryan & Dianna Muller
- SIG SAUER Academy Pistol Instructor - Certified by Eric Palmer
- NRA Law Enforcement Handgun Instructor Development School
- Los Angeles County CCW Unit - Approved Vendor
- ALL Los Angeles City PD Issuing Agencies - Approved Vendor
- Riverside County CCW Unit - Approved Vendor
- ALL Riverside County City PD Issuing Authorities - Approved Vendor
- San Bernardino County CCW Unit - Approved Vendor
- ALL San Bernardino County City PD Issuing Authorities - Approved Vendor
Julie Faris
Whatever your story, whatever your journey, I am here to help. From beginner to advanced, my calling is to provide classes or private training to aid in your development and move you through that journey.
Our company, Aegis Authority, LP has now taught nearly 2,500 women to handle and shoot firearms safely. My passion and enthusiasm for teaching create a comfortable and fun learning environment so you can maximize these classes' rewards.
Our classes meet regularly among five local ranges in Southern California.
Like many, I’m a mother of three with a busy career and lifestyle. We want there to be no barriers to learning. Come see what you’ve been missing!
Julie's Industry Credentials:
- California Department of Justice Certified Carry Concealed Weapon Program Instructor CI#088
- California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Instructor #353521
- California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services TIF - Firearm Instructor License / Certification #2881
- California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services TFF - Training Facility Firearms License #1726
- USCCA Training Counselor
- USCCA Certified Firearms & CCW Instructor #1184289
- USCCA AR-15 Fundamentals Instructor
- Ambassador Academy - Ryan & Dianna Muller
- SIG SAUER Academy Pistol Instructor – Certified by Eric Palmer
- Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Pistol: Fundamentals Instructor
- Rangemaster Certified Advanced Firearms Instructor - Certified by Tom Givens
- Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 Instructor
- Defensive Firearms Coach - I.C.E. Certified
- NRA Level 1 Rifle Coach
- NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
- NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle & Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor #18961274
- CA P.O.S.T. Certified Firearms Instructor - Certified by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department - #D00-Y79
- Women on Target Clinic Director
- GLOCK Certified Armorer / Operator
- High Desert Chapter Leader & Instructor, A Girl and A Gun Women's Shooting League
Carry Concealed Weapons Program DOJ & BSIS Certified
TIF 2881, TIF 2821
