AMERICAN FIREARMS ACADEMY - Key Persons
Born January 20, 1972 in Brooklyn, NY Douglas Worthen had his first Martial Arts class at the age of too. His uncle Billy Worthen, a staff sgt. In US Air Force, taught him. Due to his uncle's constant traveling the martial arts training was forced to discontinue but Douglas interest in learning the arts continued to grow. After various altercations, Douglas realized that he had to find martial arts training immediately. In 1987,Douglas found a young man in the East New York section of Brooklyn, who taught a Japanese form of Karate called Shoto-Kan. He was Know as Sensei Craig Harrison, he and Doug quickly became good friends.
A guiding principle is the motto that Customer Service is number one and this is evidenced by making sure that every individual that comes through the American Firearms Academy training is placed in a job with one of the 20 security firms that Jeremy has a relationship with. Jeremy has made sure to employ a knowledgeable and trained staff, many of which are retired Law Enforcement Officers.
AFA is certified by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and is a member of the NRA Business Alliance. All the instructors are also State certified as Master Instructors and he prides himself on the satisfaction of his trainees and the companies he serves.
Jeremy's goal is to grow the business to become a public fixture that clients will turn to first for their security training needs. The warm and welcoming, family atmosphere of the Academy is reflected in the entire staff and in the satisfied trainees in both armed and unarmed security protocols. If you want to earn your training in SORA, the Security Officer Registration Act, as well as Handcuffing, Baton and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum, commonly known as pepper spray) and be assured in both job placement and follow up, the American Firearms Academy is the place for you.
Since joining American Firearms Academy, Sheri Holland has consistently brought a passion and dedication with them each day. Their experience makes them a perfect fit as our Instructor. Sherri started as a intern at AFA, she is now a a license instructor.