Enlisted as an Armorer in the United States Marine Corps 1999, Spent 4 years Active Duty in 1st Marine Division to include 3 Deployments. Has been the Armory Chief, Professional Marksmanship Instructor, and Range Master for 4th Force Recon Co. since Oct 2003.  He worked as a Civilian Personnel Security Contractor in Iraq for most of 2005.  Then he became a graduate of Lassen College Gunsmith Program Spring 2007.  Worked for J&G Gunsmithing, Granite Bay CA (Remington Master Warranty Center) until M.P.C. was opened in May 2008.

Has hands-on experience with weapons maintenance, function and reliability in tropical jungle, arctic mountain, high desert, and ocean humidity.  He is technically and tactically certified to instruct on all cartridge firing weapon systems organic to the U.S.M.C. Arsenal.  Has built and tuned sub-M.O.A. rifles for police, competition as well as hunting applications.  Repaired and tuned pistols for defensive and combative duty use. And Dave has restored antiques, military arms, and classic shotguns to original looking condition.