Certified Instructors
Spring Guns & Ammo's Team of Certified Instructors
The Instructor team at SGA is among the best in the state of Texas. Our instructors come from a wide range of backgrounds, such as law enforcement or Nation Rifle Association training, and each are uniquely equipped in their field of speciality. Whether its a License to Carry Course, a Defensive AR Class, or a Learn to Shoot Class, our team of instructors will teach you how to be safe and effective in a wide variety of situations.
Kris Mayfield
Kris Mayfield brings 28 years of state and federal law enforcement experience, serving with the U.S. Department of Treasury and U.S. Department of Justice. He is a certified State and Federal Firearms Instructor, Active Shooter (ALERRT) Instructor, Texas License to Carry Instructor, and Texas First Responder Instructor. Kris also spent 22 years on the Special Response Team (SRT), including 15 years as an SRT Forward Observer (Sniper) and Sniper Instructor. Outside the range, he enjoys following baseball, lacrosse, and rock hunting, and holds a degree in Geology.
His professional qualifications and certifications include:
- Certified State and Federal Firearms Instructor (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun) and course Developer
- Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor Trainer - Hand to Hand, Bladed Weapons, Baton
- Federal Firearms Instructor Coordinator (FIC)
- National Instructor for the Federal Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP)
- Certified Less Lethal Instructor - OC Spray, TASER.
- Certified Active Shooter Instructor - ALERRT
- Certified Explosive Specialist (CES)
- Dept. of Justice, Houston Field Division, Firearm Instructor Coordinator (FIC)
- Dept. of Justice - National Firearms Instructor Training Program, National Instructor Team
- Department of Treasury Distinguished Weapons Expert (Pistol, Revolver, Rifle, Shotgun)
- Texas License to Carry Instructor
- Texas 1st Responder Instructor
Alejandra Viteri
Spanish Speaking Instructor
National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Pistol Instructor
- Texas License to Carry (LTC) Certified Instructor
- Bilingual - English & Spanish
- 10 Years Experience
Depending on your experience level (from beginners to more advanced shooters), her Instruction Class can include all or parts of the following:
- Gun Safety
- Gun components and mechanics
- Proper posture, position and handling
- Shooting techniques
- Real-world scenarios
- Protection and tips
- Individual and group classes are available for women, men and youth of all ages.
Detalles en español
Instructora de la NRA (Asociación Nacional de Rifle) e Instructora de Texas para portación de armas (LTC)
- Con 10 años de experiencia!
Dependiendo del nivel de experiencia del cliente, desde los que recién comienzan a más avanzados para perfeccionamiento. Las clases incluyen:
- Seguridad con las armas
- Mecanismo y componentes del arma
- Postura apropiada, posición y manejo
- Técnicas de tiro
- Recreación de situaciones reales
- Protección y consejos
Las clases pueden ser individuales o para grupos, para mujeres, hombres, mixto, adolescentes y niños.
Para programar clases llamar al 281-948-4496 para las sucursales de Woodlands y Spring.
Pam Branum
Pam is a proud native Texan and lifelong firearm enthusiast with more than 30 years of experience in firearm safety, shooting, hunting, and firearms education. Before entering the firearms training industry, she dedicated over 24 years to education as a teacher, including serving as an ESL instructor. Her passion for teaching and empowering others naturally evolved into a career focused on firearms instruction, safety, and personal defense training. She is also an avid outdoorsman and hunter, being proficient with a bow, AR-15, AK-47 and a variety of other hunting rifles.
Pam also proudly served in the Civil Air Patrol, attaining the rank of Captain, where she further developed her leadership, discipline, and commitment to service. Today, she combines her extensive teaching background, leadership experience, and firearms expertise to educate, encourage, and mentor shooters of all skill levels.
Her professional qualifications and certifications include:
- A Girl & A Gun Facilitator
- DPS License to Carry (LTC) Instructor
- NRA Handgun Instructor
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA Marksmanship Distinguished Expert
- DPS School Safety Instructor
- Rangemaster Firearm Instructor
- USCCA Firearms Instructor
- Defensive Pistol Instructor
- AR-15 Rifle & Shotgun Instructor
- Off-Body Concealed Carry Instructor
- Personal Firearm Instructor offering private or group lessons available for women, men, and youth of all ages.
Brandon Campbell
Brandon brings his advanced training techniques to Spring Guns and Ammo focusing on new and intermediate firearms enthusiast.
He is a Veteran Federal law enforcement officer and retired Federal Firearms Program Manager. Continuing a commitment to training excellence, he served as a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center certified distinguished weapons expert, Firearms and Tactics training manager, Field Office course developer, and Chief Weapons Instructor. His hobbies away from firearms include various artistic enveavors.
He has over a decade of training at Spring Guns & Ammo, conducting a full range of firearms training for all levels of firearm enthusiasts. Specializing in private sessions focusing on personal defense and tactics. Acquired multiple Texas State Instructor certifications, National Rifle certifications, and Federal law enforcement international instructor certifications.
Consistently providing professional-grade training to all levels of firearm enthusiasts, personal, business, and/or professional.
His professional qualifications and certifications include:
- Certified Texas License to Carry Firearms Instructor
- Certified Professional Firearms Trainer and Firearms Course Developer
- Prior Department of Treasury Distinguished Weapons Expert
- Prior U. S. Customs Tactics and Firearms Course Developer, Program Manager
- Prior Department of Defense Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
- Prior National Rifle Association, Law Enforcement Division, Firearms Instructor
Donna Bussey
NRA Certified Firearm Instructor
- NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
- Instructor for Learn To Shoot Class
- Instructor for Defensive Pistol Class
Build your confidence with Private Lessons for Defensive Shooting for beginner, intermediate and experienced shooters. Increase your gun handling skill levels and practical defensive techniques.
Greg Evans
NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- U.S. Marine Corps veteran
- Certified Texas License to Carry Instructor
- Glock Certified Armorer
- Smith & Wesson Certified Armorer
Greg teaches many courses for Spring Guns and Ammo. Courses include License to Carry, Learn to Shoot, Defensive Pistol, and Defensive AR.
Steve Gage
Steve is a firearms enthusiast and retired Houston Police Officer with 28 years of law enforcement experience, having served as a Patrol Officer, Homicide Detective, and Training Officer before retiring in 2017. Throughout his career, he completed extensive tactical and firearms training in handgun, low-light operations, active shooter response, officer safety and firearms investigations.
Since 2013, Steve has been a firearms instructior at Spring Guns & Ammo, where he teaches Learn to Shoot and Defensive Pistol courses. He also serves as a part-time Sales Representative for Texas Law Shield, presenting educational seminars on active shooter preparedness and home defense. In addition, Steve is an active member of his Church Safety Team in Willis, TX, where he continues to apply his experience and commitment to protecting others.
His professional qualifications and certifications include:
- Basic Revolver
- Basic Handgun
- Low-Light Primary Weapon
- Basic Marksmanship
- Soft Impact Weapon Training
- Officer Safety Awareness
- Response to Active Shooters
- Firearms Shooting Investigations
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4401 Spring Cypress, Spring, TX 77388
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26115 I45 Frontage Rd., Spring, TX 77380
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5911 FM 2100 Rd
Crosby, TX 77532
Spring Guns & Ammo - Woodlands
26115 I45 Frontage Rd., Spring, TX 77380
P; (281) 288-7000
Spring Guns & Ammo
4401 Spring Cypress Rd
Spring, TX 77388
Spring Guns & Ammo - Crosby
5911 FM 2100 Rd
Crosby, TX 77532
P; (281) 328-2800