Caswells has one of the most elite, qualified, and professional training staffs in the firearms community. We pride ourselves on being the best and making every student walk away with a knowledge base, sense of accomplishment, and sense of competency that will stay with them forever.

Adam Deciccio

Even as a young boy growing up in Providence, RI Adam’s love of firearms was immanent and he dreamed of one day joining the U.S. military. Not long after graduating high school Adam enlisted in the U.S. Army as an Infantry man. He was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division where he went through rigorous combat training with an M4 rifle for 2 years until his first deployment in August 2003. While on deployment, Adam’s Platoon Sergeant noticed that he was by far the best marksman with a rifle and he was chosen to attend sniper school and advanced long range marksmanship training. After returning from his first deployment Adam decided that he would like to learn even more about tactical close quarters combat with an M4 which drove him to enroll into just about every rifle marksmanship training course that the Army had to offer.

Returning back from his second deployment to Iraq Adam’s hard work and knowledge level paid off, he was promoted to “Squad Leader” and given his recent promotion was then eligible to attend one of the most advanced and most physically and mentally demanding marksmanship schools in the Army; The MLARM (Mountain Leadership Advanced Marksmanship) course. After completing this 4 week course and receiving the “Top Gun” award in his class, Adam was awarded the title of “Master Gunner” with the M4 rifle.

Adam received an honorable discharge from the Army in 2007 achieving the rank of Sergeant. He then moved to Arizona to pursue a career in the firearms industry. Adam’s vast knowledge of the M4 rifle lead him to Caswell’s where he now works as a Range Officer and Firearms Instructor. Adam teaches the Tactical Carbine Skills course and also works with our unarmed personal defense staff in the Women’s Personal Protection course as well as our Unarmed Self Defense course.

Bill Heath

Bill Heath came to Caswells with over 42 years of combined military and law enforcement experience. Bill served in the United States Air Force as a Security Police Sergeant with a tour of duty in Vietnam as a dog handler. After leaving the Air Force, Bill joined the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office where he spent over 26 years rising to the rank of Deputy Chief and served in virtually every enforcement division of the office. His assignments in Special Investigations and Major Crimes as both a Detective and Commander further enhanced his knowledge and abilities.

After retiring from the Sheriff’s Office, Bill joined the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office where he became the Commander of the Investigations Division. While with the County Attorney’s Office Bill developed a Personal Protection Program directed towards Deputy County Attorneys to help educate them on all aspects of personal safety. That program is still in effect to this day and is presented nationally at various prosecutor’s seminars.

Bill is certified by the Arizona Department of Public Safety as a General Firearms Instructor, a Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, Concealed Carry Instructor, and a LEOSA (Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act) Instructor. Bill also holds the NRA certifications of Personal Protection, Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol, and Tactical Handgun.

Bridger Kimball

Bridger’s interest in firearms began at a very young age. Growing up, Bridger’s father took him out to the desert on occasion where he learned to shoot a .22 rifle and before he knew it his son was addicted. After high school Bridger joined the United States Marine Corps where he served as a Rifleman until an injury during a training exercise forced him to change jobs. Bridger was then attached to 1st Marine Regimental office as a legal clerk and Range Coach. It was then that his joy for instructing others was born. He worked on the rifle and pistol ranges daily to help Marines learn better shooting techniques with not only their service pistols but also their M16s. After leaving the Marine Corps in 2001 Bridger wanted to find a job where he could not only utilize his skills in firearms instructing but also learn the aspects of the firearms retail business.

Bridger started as a Sales Representative at Caswells in February 2001. After working on the sales floor for a year Bridger wanted to become an Instructor, he took the NRA Instructor’s course at his first opportunity. After receiving his credentials Bridger secondary instructed in numerous classes to gain the knowledge he needed in order to teach his own course.

Bridger is now the General Manager at Caswells and oversees the retail side of the business as well as The Urban Firearms Institute. Bridger holds certifications from the NRA in Personal Protection, Home Firearms Safety, Basic Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun. He is also certified by the Arizona Department of Public Safety as a General Firearms Instructor and Concealed Weapons Instructor. In 2005 Bridger received certification from the State of Utah as a Concealed Carry Instructor and teaches the Utah/Florida CCW course here at Caswells and is also certified on the IES Alpha X Interactive Shooting Simulator.

Russ Kimball

Russ Kimball’s justice system career spans nearly three decades. Today, he is a Federal national security investigator and squad leader. Russ is also an NRA and DPS certified firearms instructor and POST certified law enforcement trainer.

In 1977 he entered public service as a sharpshooter for the Arizona Department of Corrections. By 1979 he had moved to municipal law enforcement where his exceptional investigative and report writing skills helped him become an award-winning investigator. By 1982, he had moved from municipal law enforcement to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in Phoenix, Arizona, where his proactive, innovative approach to homicide investigations garnered him international recognition and preeminence. In 1990 he was selected to coordinate a multi-national task force investigating the murders of nine Buddhists in a temple west of Phoenix. In 1994, after that crime was solved, Kimball opened a private investigations firm specializing in major felony investigations and government contracts. Many investigative policies and procedures he wrote for the Sheriff's Office are still in effect today. His law enforcement-related articles have been published in prominent magazines and several languages. One of his articles was made into an NBC television movie, "Terror in the Night".

Russ holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Justice Studies and is a graduate of two police academies and numerous seminars on police-related topics, including the FBI's vaunted hostage negotiation school. As a police instructor his presentations have ranged from homicide investigations to report writing. The events of September 11, 2001, compelled Russ back into public service where he now works at the forefront of domestic national security. His commitment to the 2nd Amendment is absolute and he has devoted himself to ensuring private citizens know how to legally and safely defend themselves against the ever increasing dangers of the world in which live.

Mike MacAllister

Mike is originally from Colorado moving to Arizona at the age of 3. As a young boy growing up Mike was enrolled in an outdoor Summer Camp program where he shot a gun for the first time. Mike was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Badge with a .22 caliber rifle on only his second of 8 summers spent in the program. As the years went on Mike had a heightened interest in Martial Arts and was enrolled in a Tae-Kwon-Do school where he achieved a brown belt in only one and a half years . After starting high school Mike decided to take on yet another challenge and learn the art of Jeet Kune Do training under Paul Vunak. Mike studied various martial arts all through his high school years and when he graduated made the decision to serve his country and joined the United States Army. He enlisted as an Infantry Man and during a training exercise was injured and was medically discharged in 2001.

Upon his return home Mike met Trevor Lally a professional fighter who took him in and trained him in Muay Thai. Mike fought professionally for 3 years and never lost a fight. Mike decided that with his experience and knowledge he would be better suited as an Instructor. While working as a junior Instructor at a gym in Mesa, Mike's passion for firearms emerged once again and he found himself working as a sales representative at Caswells in 2004.

After only working at Caswells for a little over a year, Mike took the NRA Instructor's Course and immediately starting secondary instructing in order to increase his experience and knowledge base so that he would one day be able to teach his own course. Mike is certified by the NRA in Basic Pistol, Home Firearms Safety and Personal Protection, and is also a certified Glock Armorer. Mike is one of the Staff Instructors here at Caswells and in an effort to better train the public on less than lethal personal protection, Mike designed and wrote the Unarmed Self Defense Course which he teaches on a monthly basis. Mike also instructs students on the proper cleaning, disassembly and re-assembly of their Glock Firearms in the Glock Maintenance course. Mike also works as a secondary instructor in the Women's Personal Protection Course.

J.R. Robie

J.R. Robie has been involved in shooting sports most of his life. Before becoming an Instructor at Caswell Shooting Range, he competed in various shooting disciplines and has been a Life Member of the NRA for more than 30 years. J.R.’s NRA certifications include the NRA Counselor, Instructor, and Chief Range Safety Officer. Other certifications include the State of Arizona's Concealed Weapons Instructor and Surefire's certified Low Light Instructor.

In the field, J.R. works with law enforcement agencies utilizing the Range 2000 Simulator, in which officers may simulate real life threatening situations. Specific agencies J.R. has worked with, both in and out of the state, include:

• California as the Security Officer Training Instructor
• Firearms Training Associates
• Bureau of Land Management

Some of the best classes he has taught focus around:

• Basic Shooting Skills
• Intermediate Shooting Skills
• Concealed Carry Weapon
• Concealed Carry Weapon Renewal
• Low Light
• Practical Shooting Skills
• Advanced Shooting Skills
• Advanced Shooting Skills 2
• Advanced Shooting Skills 3
• Tactical Shooting Skills
• Defensive Shotgun
• Armed Security Guard Training
• Unarmed Security Guard Training
• Private Instruction
• Refuse To Be A Victim

On the side J.R. enjoys working as the Match Director for the International Defense Pistol Association, (IDPA) Bowling Pin matches and is an IDPA Certified Safety Officer.

Jim Serpa

Jim Serpa is an N.R.A. Certified Instructor in Firearms, Home Safety and Personal Protection, and an N.R.A. Certified Range Safety Officer. He has been an instructor at Caswells Shooting Range since 2002 where he teaches the Arizona C.C.W., Basic and Advanced Shooting Skills, Defensive Shotgun, and unarmed Women’s Personal Protection courses.

Jim's background in firearms spans over forty years in civilian, military and law enforcement. Jim’s interests include hunting, recreational and competition in handgun, rifle and shotgun. He has won both State and National honors in Long-Range Pistol Silhouette. He also has over thirty years of experience in handgun, rifle and shotgun ammunition reloading.

Jim is a veteran of law enforcement, retiring after 26 years with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as the Senior Firearms Examiner and Crime Laboratory Supervisor. Jim continues to work as a forensic scientist in private practice, specializing in shooting scene reconstruction and firearms related cases. As a forensic scientist Jim has extensive knowledge and experience in firearms, ammunition, ballistics, and the wounding capabilities of a variety of firearms and ammunition.

Jim is a Life Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA); a Life Member of the Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association (ASRPA); a Member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearm Instructors (IALEFI); a Member of the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE); and a Member of the Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (SWAFS).

Jodie Walker

Jodie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Colorado. Shortly after, she started working at Caswells and has been an employee since 1997. After successfully completing several handgun courses and working closely with the teaching staff, her interest to become an instructor grew.

Jodie's instruction experience began with the NRA. Her first certifications fell around instruction in Firearms, Home Safety and Personal Protection. Following a successful completion of those courses she then pursued certification from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. She successfully passed the accreditation process and was certified to teach both the Arizona Concealed Weapons and Concealed Weapons Renewal. And finally Jodie worked hard to acquire the ASP Baton certified instructor spending several days with hands on instruction and testing.

Jodie now has two young children and currently is focusing her efforts on teaching both the Women Personal Protection and the General Awareness courses.

Ken Woodward

President and Owner of Caswells Shooting Range. Kenny started Caswells back in 1988 after a successful career with Northwest Airlines as Vice President of Maintenance. In the 1960's and early 70's, Kenny worked with the MCSO and served in Vietnam. Some of Kenny's early formal civilian training began with advanced courses at Thunder Ranch and the Yavapai Firearm Academy. His certifications with the NRA include the NRA Training Counselor, NRA Firearms Instructor and NRA’s Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor. Some of his local certifications include the Arizona Department of Safety Certified Concealed Weapons and Concealed Weapons renewal. Along with Arizona certifications, Kenny also is certified to teach for Florida and Utah as a Concealed Weapons Instructor. He has provided "use of force" training to law enforcement agencies and civilians across the United States and overseas.

Kenny's passion about firearms extends beyond his personal needs and he feels that all good citizens within the state should have the privilege. In order to help support this effort Kenny is a member, and continues to serve, as a charter member of the Citizens Committee. This group was instrumental in working with law makers in writing and passing the Arizona Concealed Weapons laws for Arizona.

Other organizations that Kenny belongs to or serves within include:

• International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors
• American Society of Law Enforcement Firearms
• Law Enforcement Alliance of America

However all that aside, Kenny wanted to make Caswell Shooting Range the finest and most complete, professional training facility in the Southwest. He was able to accomplish this and Caswells is still recognized as the first facility to provide advanced simulator training to civilians.

Paul Wysocki

The son of a police officer, Paul has been around firearms all his life. Early on in his life he served four years in the US Navy and is a veteran of Southeast Asia. Following a successful naval career and using his knowledge he worked the west coast as a Ship's Superintendent and Commercial Dive Master.

After retiring from diving in 1988 he attended the Colorado School of Trades and earned an Associate Degree in Gunsmithing. More recently he earned a second degree in Criminal Justice from the Arizona Institute of Business and Technology. Paul holds several certifications including NRA Certifications in Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Personal Protection, and Home Firearms Safety. He has also been certified from the Arizona Department of Public Safety to teach concealed weapons and concealed weapon renewal. In addition to that Paul also teaches ASP Baton, "Refuse to Be a Victim" and is a Certified Glock Armorer.

To keep his shooting skills sharp, Paul actively participates in USPSA/IPSC competition shooting and competes professionally in the West Coast Three-Gun Matches. Paul’s extensive training and knowledge in the functions and operations of modern firearms, coupled with his real world experience, formal firearms training, and competition background provide him insight in to the customers’ needs. His love of teaching combined with his sense of humor makes learning and speaking with him a worthwhile experience for both the novice or the professional shooter.

Eric Zinn

Eric was raised around firearms and gunsmithing. Son of an avid hunter and sportsman, he helped his father build muzzle loading rifles and pistols as well as tuning and refinishing center fire firearms. Eric continued working on his family, friends and his own firearms after leaving home. It was when he started customizing 1911s for his friends that his hobby went to the next level.

In August 1994, one of his friends, whose pistol he had already done a considerable amount of work to, asked him to do something that he was not comfortable doing without proper training/experience. His friend then took his gun to "Kennedy Kustom Guns". When the owner asked who had done the work on his pistol, he told him about Eric. His friend then relayed a message to Eric from the owner of "Kennedy Kustom Guns" that if he would like a job as an apprentice, he was already hired.

Eric apprenticed at "Kennedy Kustom Guns" for six years learning everything he could from the five different gunsmiths he had the opportunity to work, with including Paul Wysocki (who he still works with). 1911s are still his passion, being the only style firearm that he uses whether it's for daily carry, USPSA/IPSC competition, or Three-Gun competition.

Eric is an USPSA/IPSC "Master Class" competitor with numerous class wins at international level competitions. He is a NROI certified range officer and is working toward obtaining his Chief range officer certification.

Currently Eric is attending college for a degree in Tool and Die making, as well as being in an apprenticeship program for Tool and Die, since 2000. His goal is to obtain the knowledge and skills to be able to fabricate any and every part of a firearm. Eric has extensive training and knowledge of the functioning and operation of modern firearms. His real world experience, formal firearms training, and competition background give him an insight to the customer's needs not found in most gunsmiths.