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Stoneridge Tactical's Lead Instructor is David Cunningham.  Mr. Cunningham began his training in 1991 as a member of law enforcement having worked for Jackson County Narcotics Enforcement Team and then to becoming President of his department's Police Association for 2 years.  He was a Field Training Officer with the department and trained other officers in such subjects as defensive tactics, high-risk felony stops, report writing, use of force, search and seizure, and evidence handling, and was a Certified Child Abuse Investigator and a Certified Death Investigator.  During his tenure, he wrote and served many search warrants and was supervising officer on several others, resulting in multiple arrests and convictions of criminals involving narcotics.  He was a highly trained DUII enforcement officer as well.   In 1993, he was honored by MADD along with only 7 other officers in Jackson County for his diligent effort in keeping our streets safe.

 

'as a firearms  instructor,
He's an active member of
both IALEFI and NLEFIA '

 

Most recently, Mr. Cunningham, along with his wife Liz, founded Stoneridge Tactical Academy focused on professional training for students in law enforcement, security, and civilian communities nationwide.  Mr. Cunningham has traveled across the country seeking instructor certification in many areas.  Both David and Liz are members of the ASP International Training Team and teach groups in proper, court-defensable use of handcuffs, tactics, and batons.  Subsequently, David has been certified by the largest firearms organization in the country, the NRA Law Enforcement Division, as a certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor for both Patrol Rifle (carbine rifle, M-4, AR-15, M-16, mini 14, AK-47, MP-5, etc) and handgun.  As a law enforcement firearms instructor, Mr. Cunningham is specifically trained to build, develop, and deliver the best firearms training courses in the country, completely acceptable and suitable for training the largest police and law enforcement departments worldwide in the disciplines of handgun and carbine rifle.

 

"I take these law enforcement instructor certifications very seriously.  They
mean a lot to me.  As a result, my students are the best-trained in the state. 

I train law enforcement personnel all over the country in something that will

undoubtedly save their lives as they perform their duties everyday.

I'm honored that I can be instrumental in their success."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Cunningham remains active within the law enforcement community as a Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor.  He teaches Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle and Law Enforcement Handgun.  He's an Active Member of IALEFI (International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors) and NLEFIA (National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association), two of the most well-known and influential law enforcement firearms instructor organizations in the country.  Mr. Cunningham is certified to teach carbine rifle and tactical handgun to law enforcement agencies throughout the country.

 

Mr. Cunningham is one of only 2 Nationally-Certified Krav Maga Instructors in the Southern Oregon area.  He teaches at a local school in Central Point, Oregon and is the only other upper-level Krav Maga instructor in SO Oregon.

 

David Cunningham is a faithful Christian family man with a beautiful wife and a wonderful son in a private christian school who is following in dad's footsteps as a firearms instructor.  Mr. Cunningham also holds upper level rank black belt under Chuck Norris. 

 

His prior training, plus the additional certifications and credentials below, place Stoneridge Tactical in the top of all firearms training organizations in the entire State of Oregon with regard to instructor certifications, ability, training, and expertise.  For any prospective student, that translates into the safest and best instruction statewide for clients of Stoneridge Tactical Academy.  You've certainly come to the right place.  We pride ourselves in providing the best in training and instruction to all of our clientele.  Law Enforcement, Military, and other professionals can contact our staff at Stoneridge about custom "mobile" training programs to achieve your specific training objectives.

Our class schedule changes often.  View the class schedule to see the latest additions.  Find a class that fits your personal needs.  If you don't find a class that you are interested in, contact us and request a class.  We strive to be able to accommodate your request.

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STAFF:

David Cunningham

Director, Lead Firearms Trainer
Lead Simunition Scenario Instructor

Lead Tactical Instructor

 

Elizabeth Cunningham

Operations Manager

Firearms Instructor

AR Build Instructor

Defense Instructor

Facilities Safety Manager