About Us

North Florida Firearms Training Center is owned by Steven L. Peters. Below is a overview of Steve's background in firearms and firearms training:

• United States Marine Corps. 1980 -1988
• Retired Lieutenant, Florida Department of Corrections: 1989 – 2019
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Firearms Instructor: 2000 – 2022
• Florida K License Armed Security Instructor: 1998 – 2024
• Florida DI License Unarmed Security Instructor: 1998 – present
• NRA Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun Instructor: 1996 – present
• FWC Hunter Safety Instructor: 2004 – 2024
• Florida DOC/FDLE Range Master: 2002 – 2019
• Smith & Wesson Chemical Munitions Instructor: 2000 – 2009
• EDT Electronic Restraints Instructor: 2001 – 2007
• NOVA Electronic Restraints Instructor: 2009 – 2019
• FPOA Range Safety Officer: 1999 – 2009
  
  
• Smith & Wesson Revolver/Pistol Armorer: 2000 – 2012
• Remington Shotgun/Rifle Armorer: 2001 – 2009
• Glock Pistol Armorer : 2006 – 2012
• Colt AR15 Armorer: 2002 – 2011
  
  
• Florida Police Officers Association: 1996 – 2009
• Distinguish Master Class (Bullseye)
• Master Class (Police Combat)
  
  
• Hardee CI Pistol Team (Team Leader): 1996 – 2006
• Lawtey CI Pistol Team: 2006 – 2009
  
  
• Florida DOC State Shooting Team: 2004 - 2008
• 20 time Gold Medalists, High Master/ Master Class Florida Police & Fire Games
• 3 time Gold Medalist, High Master/Master Class 2008 International Police & Fire Games
• 2 time Winner, FDC State team Match Secretary’s Trophy 2004 and 2007