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John Stemple (#DI1200144), Instructor & Operating Manager

Prior to entering the security career field, John Stemple earned three academic degrees. He now possesses more than 20 years of practical experience in multifacted security operations at diverse venues. John volunteered and completed several terms of uniformed service on Allied bases overseas, was employed as an unarmed security officer at industrial facilities, worked armed for retail establishments, and periodically was designated as a Special Deputy Sheriff.  Furthermore, he was the Security Site Supervisor at a food processing facility owned by a large, international food service corporation. Mr. Stemple additionally faclitated GED preperation classes at an inner city high school. John also instructed at postsecondary insitutions of learning and two-year, degree-granting colleges. As a supplement to his Class D and DI licenses, John Stemple holds a Florida Class G Armed Security Officer license and is currently certified to carry all five handgun calibers permitted under state statute. Mr. Stemple is affiliated with the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association ("Special Officer" member) and International Foundation for Protection Officers.

John is furthermore accredited, by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), to teach the organization's Concelaed Carry & Home Defence (CCHD) course. Graduates can use the certificate of completion to apply for a concealed carry license.