Zachary Cole

Zachary (Zach) Cole is a competitive shooter and former Marine Infantry Rifleman who served with 3rd  Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment and 1st FAST Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Zach has completed training at the Marine Corps Advanced Urban Combat, Close Quarter Battle, and Designated Marksman schools as well as additional specialized training in small team tactics, methods of entry, personal security, and combat marksmanship instruction.

As a competitive shooter, Zach has competed in the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), 3-gun, United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) , and International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) eventually achieving the classification of Master in the Stock Service Pistol (SSP) and Custom Defensive Pistol (CDP) classes. Zach has also supported various competitions as a Safety Officer (SO), Chief Safety Officer (CSO) and Assistant Match Director (AMD).