Spreading the Passion for Firearm Safety
Carson Guns & Training is a local family-owned and operated business in Carson City, Nevada. We are made up of a friendly team of firearms professionals. Our instructors are USCCA & NRA (National Rifle Association) certified Instructors all with a passion for sharing practical experience and focus on firearm safety.
Randall Brooks
Randall is the owner, operator, and primary instructor of Carson Guns & Training. He is an NRA Appointed Training Counselor, which allows him to train responsible individuals with the required knowledge and background to be NRA Certified Instructors.
Randall's qualifications and credentials:
- Certified NRA Instructor in Multiple Disciplines
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- USCCA Instructor
- NRA RTTA (Range Technical Team Advisor)
- Nevada Approved Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) / Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) Instructor
- International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI) Master Instructor Graduate
- Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board (PILB)-Approved
- Certified Firearms Instructor (CFI) (P.I.L.B. License #295)
- Refuse To Be a Victim Regional Counselor
- Certified Armorer for Glock and Smith & Wesson Firearms
- Federal Firearms Licensee - Licensed as a Firearms Manufacturer
- President Northern Nevada IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association)
John and Cat Orfield
John and Cat Orfield are both NRA Certified Instructors & Range Safety Officers. Both are also NV approved CCW Instructors. Together, they have taught and coached family and friends over the years. Now, through Carson Guns they have been given the the opportunity to share their experience and enthusiasm with the general public.
John, a retired medic fireman, has been involved in the shooting sports since he was a child. He is a competitive shooter (USPSA and IDPA) and self-taught gun tinkerer. With his many years of practical experience, he is eager to pay it forward and share his passion for all things firearms related.
John’s favorite student, Cat grew up in a family that did not own any firearms. Through John, she became interested in the shooting sports and loves the fun, challenge and camaraderie of competition shooting. She retired from teaching after 32 years and is excited to share her knowledge of shooting with people who are new to firearms, especially women.
The Orfields volunteer a lot of their time with Carson Guns and see it as their Community Service. They want to give back to the sport and spread the enjoyment and accomplishment that the shooting sports can bring. Their goal is to help novice shooters become safe, knowledgeable and competent gun owners.
(Chris)
Chris Norfolk is a NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer. He started shooting NRA Smallbore 3 Position at a young age. While in the Marine Corps, Chris competed in the Eastern Division Rifle and Pistol Match at Camp Lejeune, NC. After the Marine Corps, Chris transitioned to pistol shooting and eventually got into competitive pistol shooting. He is currently active in 3 Gun/UML, Steel Challenge, United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) matches. Chris enjoys the outdoors and is an avid hunter.
(Tony)
Tony Parisi is an NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer. He has enjoyed what he calls his “hobby of shooting” for more than 40 years. As a competitive shooter, Tony was active in Cowboy Fast Draw and the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA). Now, he shoots regularly with the Northern Nevada International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA). He revels in the challenge of shooting and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and the fun that the shooting sports have to offer.
Eddy
Eddy Solorio, a Nevada native, initially became interested in firearms after his first daughter was born. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, he has now been involved with the firearms community for over 25 years. Eddy enjoys sharing his passion and knowledge while educating others. He is an NRA Range Safety Officer and Instructor certified to teach Basics of Pistol Shooting, Rifle Shooting, Personal Protection Inside the Home, and Personal Protection Outside the Home.
When he is not teaching, Eddy moonlights as a tortilla salesman. On his days off, he can be found riding his Harley, hunting, or enjoying the outdoors. He also looks forward to spending time with his children, significant other, 2 dogs and his crazy Chosen Family of friends.
(Charlie)
Charlie is our inhouse go to for all things reloading. He has an expansive background with firearms and people. He is a father of 2 girls and also spoils several grandchildren as well. Charlie enjoys talking with everyone and sharing his knowledge. He is also an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor & RSO (Range Safety Officer).
Jason Gault
Jason is a native Nevadan born and raised right here in Carson City. Jason recently retired from the Carson City Sheriff’s Department after serving the citizens of Carson and the State of Nevad for over 24 years. Jason has been a NRA firearms instructor since 2004 and taught at the Western Nevada College Police Academy from 2002-2014. Jason is an avid hunter and fisherman. Jason is passionate about teaching and is looking forward to teaching students with Carson Guns Training Center.
(This Could Be You)
We are Hiring For Instructors!
We are Hiring For Part-Time Retail Sales Associate (Must be 21 or have CCW Permit)
APPLY IN PERSON IN STORE MON - FRIDAY 9:30AM TO 5:30PM
