Willy Z. Terrall “Zeb”, (Firearms Testing/Gun Reviews)
CPL USMC (2005-2009)

Weapons Training and Combat Experience:
- Recruit Training 2005
- SOI Honor Roll Graduate 2006
- 6 weeks Arabic linguistics training
- Mojave Viper 2006
- Operation Iraqi Freedom 2007
o Over 150 Foot patrols/operations in Anbar Province
o Combat Action Ribbon
o Navy Achievement Medal
- Infantry Squad Leaders Course 2007
o Demolition/Breaching/Assault course (2 weeks)
o Advanced Combat Marksmanship Certification
o Specialized Training in CQB/MOUT
o Weapons Employment/Supporting Arms Theory
o Mission Planning
o Finished in top 5% of class
- 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines Scout Sniper 2007
o Extensive experience with M40A3, M40A4, XM-3 (DARPA) Prototype, M107 (SASR .50 Cal), Mk-11 weapons platforms.
o Expert CMT, and KD Rifle Qualifications
o Combat tracking course-Ft. Huachuca, AZ w/ David Scott Donnelan creator of Marine Corps tracking TRADOC (former Rhodesian SAS).
-Operation Enduring Freedom 2008
-Deployed to Now Zad District of Helmand Province as SASR gunner for Team 2 (Sierra 2) of 2/7 Scout Snipers in Support of Fox Co.-  Coordinated and designated targets fir air support/strikes- Extensive experience with latest thermal optics, suppressors and advanced targeting devices.- Field tested developmental gear suites for DARPA, and congressional counter IED task Force.- Awarded Second Combat Action Ribbon
- Awarded Second Navy Achievement Medal with Combat Valor Distinction for multiple, successful engagements with Taliban IED emplacement teams, sentries, and direct combatant.
Echo Company 2/7 2009
-Training Cadre for Team and Small Unit Leadership/Tactics course Twentynine Palms, CA. Taught and certified optics (free/mounted) and certified proper employment.
Honorably discharged from USMC September 11th, 2009.

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Robert C. Pofahl, (Firearms Testing/Gun Reviews)
CPL USMC (2005-2009)

Served 4 years Active Duty in the Marine Corps Infantry, deployed to both Iraq(2007) and Afghanistan(2008). Participated in over 150 Combat Patrols and Operations in the Anbar Province of Iraq. Awarded both Combat Action Ribbon and Navy Achievement Medal with Valor device for actions under fire. Attended and graduated from Marine Corps Scout/Sniper School Camp Pendelton, CA in the fall of 2007. Became highly proficient at Long Range Marksmanship, Stalking/Concealment, Mission Planning, Fire Support Tactics, and Employment. Rifle qualified out to 1000 yards, both known and unknown distance shooting. Had the pleasure of working with the legendary David Scott Donnelan(Rhodesian SAS) at his tracking course in Ft. Huachuca, AZ learning tracking/counter-tracking tactics as well as defensive close quarter shooting techniques. Trained and instructed on various weapon systems, optics and employment methods(urban and high angle shooting) including: M40A3, XM-3 Darpa Gun prototype, M107 SASR .50 Cal and Mk-11 Platforms. Deployed a 2nd time to Helmand Province, Afghanistan as Assistant Team Leader for Sniper Team 3. Worked daily with latest long range optics, thermals and laser designators and suppressors. Returned from Afghanistan and acted as an Instructor for Scout/Sniper Platoon teaching Shooting Fundamentals, Long Range Marksmanship, Stalking/Concealment, Observation and Target Acquisition, Ballistics and Small Unit Tactics. Honorably Discharged from service July17th 2009.-Marine Scout/Sniper
-Two combat tours, OIF and OEF deployments
Currently contributing from Afghanistan.

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Tom Perritt

Lettered in high school, small bore rifle, 1972-76
Police reserve, 09-05, 02-87.
Police academy 02-1987.
Instructor at Oregon Police Academy, 03-1987 thru 1999. (Schedule wouldn’t allow me to continue).
Competed in PPC shooting 1988-1990, classed Grand Master.
Department armorer and firearms instructor 1988- present.
Have attended H&K machine gun school, FBI SWAT School, FBI Sniper School,(asked to autograph my 300 yard target by the head instructor). Sig Sauer, Colt and Glock Aromorers schools multiple times.
Competed in international 3-gun matches several years, placing as high as 7th in the world.
Two time 1st place winner in Oregon pistol matches.
Multiple gold medals in the Northwest Police/Fire Olympics shooting.
Multiple first place overall placings in the Northwest Glock matches.

Currently own rifles from H&K, FN, Ruger, Remington, Springfield, Savage and Rock River.
Pistols from Sig, Kimber, Glock.
Revolvers from Simth and Wesson, Webly.
Shotguns from Benelli and Winchester.
Supressors from Yankee Hill and TROS.
Optics from Burris, Tasco, Leopold, Nikon, Weaver, Swarovski.
I have owned almost every rifle and every handgun made in the 20th century. Always seeking better…
Seeking the perfect shot is my goal.
Find the gun that can do that, and try to do my part. It doesn’t matter the caliber or the range, the shot must be perfection. Drilling a dime with my factory Savage 300 short mag at 200 yards has been my most savored accomplishment. (close second was a chukkar on the fly at about 100 yards with my ruger MK2, witnessed)

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CHRIS WILKINSON, (Firearms Testing/Gun Reviews)
Avid collector of Rifles from Muzzleloaders to Military Assault rifles and everything in between
-Employed Microsoft:Windows XP Shell/UI Test team
Media Center Test team
MPEG / Digital Media Lab test team
-Ran a business manufacturing, customizing and repairing firearms
AKs, ARs, G3, HK 33, MP5, Mauser M98 , M1919, PM1910, and more
-Enlisted in USMC as a Rifleman
Boot Camp: award for K company high shooter M16A2 (240/250)

School of Infantry
Assigned to USMC 2nd Bn. 7th Marines Regiment
Became a SAW gunner
2/7 Machine gunners course (M240G, M2HB, Mk-19)
Anbar, Iraq 2007 extensive time as a turret gunner
Assigned billet of platoon vehicle & machinegun guru
Earned a place in 2/7 S/S platoon through indoc/selection
Shot rifle range detail high score M16A2 (240/250)
Attended 1st Division Pre Scout/Sniper course
Combat tracking course-Ft. Huachuca, AZ w/ David Scott Donnelan creator of Marine Corps tracking TRADOC (former Rhodesian SAS).
Rifle Marksmanship (instruction, coaching, evaluation):
-Weapons safety & weapons handling
-Marksmanship fundamentals
-Iron sights & Trijicon RCO
-Prone, Sitting, Kneeling & Standing positions
-200, 300 & 500 yds targets
-Tactical rifle training package (Table 2)
-Moving targets, failure drills, position changes, tactical/speed reloads
Pistol Marksmanship (instruction, coaching, evaluation):
-Weapons safety & weapons handling
-Marksmanship fundamentals
-Weaver & Isocoles stances
Now Zad, Afghanistan 2008 2/7 S/S Plt team 2
Extensive time shooting various weapons / various countries
Extensive use: optics, radio gear & designating devicesRifle / Pistol Marksmanship Coach 29 Palms MCAGCC Rifle Range
Currently employed: Electronics Technician: Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan

Shop capabilities:
CNC Machining
Welding
Mechanical & Electrical design

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Joshua Kernan, (Firearms Testing/Gun Reviews)

United States Marine Corps, July 2005-July 2009
Highest rank to date Corporal (enlisted)
Billets served:- Scout/Sniper Assistant Team Leader
- Company Trainer/Subject matter expert
- Squad Designated Marksman
- SMAW Gunner/Assault team leader
- Squad Automatic Rifle Man

Sound Environmental Solutions Inc., August 2001-May 2005
Duties/Responsibilities:
Office Assistant, August 2001 – June 2003 - Work included filing, cleaning office and equipment, inventorying supplies and equipment and sorting and processing mail.
Technician, June 2003 – May 2005 – Assisted in hazardous material building surveys, processed samples and delivered to laboratories, prepared CADD drawings for survey reports, calibrated, maintained and repaired equipment.

Skill sets:
-Developed many leadership skills, graduating boot camp as a platoon squad leader.
-Knowledge of advanced infantry skills.
-specialization in demolitions, standard and urban warfare breaching tactics.
-anti-armor skill sets.
-Trained in SMAW rocket launcher and Javelin missile systems.
-Trained others in the use of anti-armor tactics and demolition procedures.
-Extensively trained in combat medical training, combat life saver and live tissue certified.
-Trained in the field craft of stalking and concealment.
-Expert rifleman with advanced shooting skills and techniques
-Well versed in mission planning and coordinating with senior officers.
-Mentally and Physically fit.
-Extensively trained in the use of firearms to include; M-4/M-16 type assault rifles, Beretta 9mm pistol, M-40 sniper rifle, Mark 11 semi-automatic sniper rifle, Barrett M-107 Special Application Scoped Rifle.
-Trained observer proficient in concealed observation techniques.
-Provided company level training as a Subject matter expert on a variety of skill sets.
-Experienced combat operator
-Well trained in a variety of optical devices to include thermal and night vision devices.
-Capable of working professionally and maintaining composure in complex stressful situations such as extreme heat/cold, life threatening situations, etc.
-Combat Experience in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
-Experience working with many foreign nationals and allied nations.
-Confidence

Education:
High School Diploma 2005
Emerald Ridge High School, Puyallup, WA

Awards/certificates:
-COMBAT ACTION RIBBON (2)
-GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL
-AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL
-MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
-IRAQ CAMPAIGN MEDAL
-SEA SERVICE DEPLOYMENT RIBBON (2)
-NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL
-NATO MEDAL-ISAF AFGHANISTAN
-CERTIFICATE OF COMMEDATION
-SCOUT/SNIPER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
-COMBAT LIFE SAVER/LIVE TISSUE COURSE
-ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE

Explanation of Military Service:

July 2005-Oct 2005- Marine Corps Boot Camp, MCRD San Diego, California.  Endured many rigorous training exercises and developed many excellent leadership qualities. Promoted to senior leadership billet as a squad leader for my platoon before graduation.

Oct 2005-Jan 2006- School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton California.  There I developed many advanced infantry skills and training.  I pursued training as an Assault Man, MOS 0351, specialized skills included anti-armor roles and tactics utilizing tools such as the SMAW rocket launcher and Javelin missile system.  Trained in urban warfare breaches tactics specializing in demolitions and explosives skill sets and knowledge.

Jan 2006-Aug 2007- 2^nd Battalion 7^th Marine Regiment, Echo Company, Weapons Platoon, Assault Section, Twentynine Palms California.  While serving with this unit I had a variety of roles and responsibilities.  I served as a SMAW gunner, Combat Demolitions Expert, Assault Man Team Leader and Squad Automatic Rifleman at various times during my assignment to the unit.  I also trained other infantry men in anti-armor tactics and in basic demolition procedures.  I have extensive combat medical training, attended combat lifesaver course multiple times, a live tissue life saver course using live animals, and I am trained to control traumatic injury in a variety of situations.  I served as squad combat life saver during a combat tour to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom (see deployments).

Aug 2007-Feb 2008- 2^nd Btln. 7^th Marine Regiment, H&S Co., Scout/Sniper Platoon . During the final days of my combat deployment to Iraq I volunteered to take our battalion Scout/Sniper Indoc.  At the end of the screening I was one of a few selected to become part of our battalion Scout/Sniper Platoon.  Immediately after return to the United States and a brief leave period I was sent to one of the Marine Corps’ toughest schools, the Marine Corps Scout/Sniper basic course.  This course is one of the most mentally and physical challenging schools in the Marine Corps with a very high attrition rate.  I successfully passed the grueling 10 week training and gained skills in advanced shooting techniques, stalking methods/application, concealment training, mission planning, and other vital skills of the trade.  I was then sent back to 2/7 Scout/Sniper Plt.  I served as Assistant Team Leader for Sierra 1 (Team 1 Scout/Sniper Plt. 2/7).

During our training work up state side to prepare for our battalion’s upcoming combat deployment to Afghanistan I participated in a variety of training exercises including advance shooting skills with the M-40 sniper rifle, Barrett M-107 (special application scoped rifle), simulated sniper missions (including mission planning), observation techniques, optics training (including advanced thermal and night vision devices), and other sniper team related skill sets.  During our final work up/exercise, the Mojave Viper, my Team Leader was injured.  I ran our team in his place as Acting Team Leader for the final training evolution (Mojave Viper is a month long training event to simulate a deployment).

During this period I assumed advanced leadership responsibilities, coordinating with senior officers in the battalion’s line companies to run complex simulated combat  operations and maneuvers.  Nearing the end of this training my leader recovered.  Weeks later I began my second combat deployment to Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom when I was sent with the advance party in place of the Team Leader (see deployments).

Feb 2008-May 2009- 2/7 Echo Co., Company Trainer/Subject Matter Expert.  I served as a Company Trainer/Subject Matter Expert in a variety of skill/sets (optics, infantry skills, observation techniques, etc.).  I train new marines arriving to the unit to help them on their next deployment and did so until my EAS (end of active service).

Deployments:

Iraq, Jan 2007-Aug 2007 – During my combat deployment to Iraq I served in various challenging roles such as squad designated marksman, combat life saver in our squad medic team, squad automatic rifleman, and team leader for our platoon’s Mark 19 automatic grenade launcher/heavy machine gun two man team.  I was attached to 2^nd Rifle Platoon, Echo Co., 2/7 for 3 months.  I then served in Wpns. Plt. Echo Co. for the duration of the deployment.  I participated in routine combat patrols and direct engagements with Al Qaeda forces.  I also provided physical security for several FOBs (forward operating base) and Pbs (patrol bases).  During this deployment I gained the ability to operate and work in extreme conditions (weather, stress, etc).  I also gained confidence and the ability to maintain composure even under stressful and life threatening circumstances.  During the course of this deployment I participated in the routing of hostile insurgents, locating/securing/destroying dangerous ordinance such as IEDs, and assisting the local populace with medical care to encourage friendly relations.

Afghanistan, Mar 2008-Oct 2008 - During my second combat deployment to Afghanistan I assumed greater responsibility and leadership roles.  I served as Assistant Team Leader, Scout/Sniper Team One, Scout/Sniper Plt., in support of Company E, 2^nd Btln., 7^th Marines.  I conducted more than 60 combat patrols as Assistant Team Leader of a six man team, often operating separately from friendly forces in Taliban occupied areas.  Our team also supported over 16 major combined combat operations, during which I often worked alongside Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, and the Royal Irish Regiment.  This experience gave me the ability to work well with people from all cultural backgrounds.  I participated in several combat engagements with Taliban forces.  During a combined combat clearing operation our team spotted several Taliban forces preparing to coordinate an attack on our friendly coalition forces.  My Team leader and myself were able to engage and eliminate several Taliban, disrupting the pending attack on friendly forces.  This deployment has given me confidence to assume great responsibility and to have a professional working mindset in even the most stressful situations.

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SCOTT JONES, (Firearms Testing/Gun Reviews)

1974-1977    Served in the U.S. Army, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Bks, HI, as a Military Policeman

1979-2008    Deputy Sheriff and Police Officer in CA and OR

-  Police firearms instructor since 1984
-  SWAT member
-  Police sniper
-  Field Training Officer
-  Competitive shooter

2008 -   Retired from full time law enforcement

1997-present    Range master and firearms instructor, Oregon Police Academy

I believe:

1.  SAFETY is everything.  You can be the fastest and most accurate shooter in the world, but if you don’t “live safety”, you’ve got nothing of value in my eyes.  Double and triple check everything.  Muzzle discipline and trigger finger discipline are crucial.

2.  Speed is fine, but accuracy is final.  You cannot miss fast enough to win a gunfight.

3.  That having been said, speed is life.  You must shoot deliberate accurate shots in a hurry.

4.  Use cover.  But if there is no cover, movement is critical.  I will not stand still and slug it out with bullets.

5.  Practice, Practice, Practice.  If everything else were equal, the better-trained fighter wins.  Rehearse success.

6.  Don’t get shot.  But if you do get shot, never give up!  Just because you’ve been shot, it doesn’t mean you’re going to die.  Just because you’ve been stabbed, it doesn’t mean you’re going to die.  But if you give up, you die for sure.

7.  Baaaa!  If you are entitled to carry a concealed weapon when you leave your home, and you don’t do it, that’s what you should say as you walk out the door.

8.  Attitude, Knowledge, and Lifestyle  -  An armed citizen must not be a big-mouth, braggart, or bully.  An armed citizen must  know the laws pertaining to self-defense, as ignorance of the law is no defense in court.  And, an armed citizen should live a safe and law-abiding lifestyle.  That lifestyle choice is the single best thing a person can do to avoid ever needing to use the weapon they’re carrying.

9.  Quality matters.   Don’t buy crappy guns because they’re cheaper.  Your life is worth more than that.  By the same token, don’t buy expensive “whiz bang” flashy guns because they’re “cool lookin”.  They may look cool, but they are not always as practical or reliable.

10.  The 2nd Amendment means what it says.  But it must be defended.  If you value your 2nd Amendment rights, and you don’t vote, or you aren’t registered to vote, shame on you.

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