Matt Seibert
President/Lead Instructor
The Trainer of Trainers
Matt is one of the nations foremost authorities on peak performance training in the use of a pistol. He has over 30 years experience in training civilians, law enforcement and military. Matt specializes in training Firearms Instructors. He has trained instructors for the United States Counterterrorist Team, Delta Force. He’s one of the best !
What Makes Matt’s Class So Different ?
Matt’s passion about teaching is evident the minute the class begins. His enthusiasm, sense of humor, and superlative communication skills are only exceeded by his commitment to assure the success of each and every student. Matt uses a multimedia presentation that makes the material fun and easy to understand. His teaching style caters to the needs of the individual. He makes the class safe, informative and entertaining.
Current Certifications
Arizona Department of Public Safety Firearms Safety Training Instructor for Arizona’ s CCW Permit Unit
Arizona Department of Public Safety Certified Security Guard Firearms Instructor
Utah Department of Public Safety Concealed Firearms Safety Instructor
National Rifle Association Training Counselor
National Rifle Association Pistol Marksman Instructor
National Rifle Association Rifle Marksman Instructor
National Rifle Association Shotgun Instructor
National Rifle Association Personal Protection Instructor
National Rifle Association Home Firearms Responsibility Instructor
National Rifle Association Chief Range Safety Officer
Sport Hypnosis Certification – Peak Performance Plus, LLC
Previous Certifications
National Rifle Association Police Firearms Instructor
State of Michigan Certified Police Officer
Specialized Training
FBI Firearms Instructor Training Program
Bill Roger’s School of Advanced Weapons Craft
Jim Gregg’s Unsighted Method of Combat Shooting for Law Enforcement
Smith & Wesson Academy and has graduated from their Instructors Program
National Rifle Association’s Range Development Program
Specialized training in The Use of Deadly Force
FBI Hostage Negotiation Program
Specialized training in Handling Unruly and Violent Subjects
Terrorism Institute-Specialized in Police Counter Measures for Domestic and Transnational Terrorism
Specialized training in Interview and Interrogation Techniques
Trained in Basic Arson Detection
Specialized training in Precision Driving Techniques
National Shooting Coaches Conference and Sports Research Symposium at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
Specialized training in the Handling of Dangerous and Disruptive Persons
Specialized training by Smith & Wesson on Chemical Agents and their Tactical Use
Training in Officer Survival and Field Tactics
Specialized training as a Police K-9 Officer
Specialized training in Equestrian Riding Techniques for the Mounted Police
Equestrian Training for Crowd Control
Training in American Sign Language
Specialized training in self-defense and has earned his First Degree Black Belt
Specialized training in Kali (Use of Martial Arts Weapons) under the instruction of Dan Inosanto
Sport Hypnosis for Peak Performance
Achievements
Providing Advanced Pistol and Carbine training to the US Air Force Special Op’s ; PARA RESCUE, Davis – Monthan.
General Manager and an instructor for Gunsite Training Center; Paulden, Arizona
Designed and developed a “Power Point ” program for the State of Arizona to teach Arizona’s Concealed Weapons Program
Instructor at the Macomb County Police Academy in Macomb County, Michigan
Taught at the Macomb County Community College for Advanced Law Enforcement
Matt wrote the very first mandatory firearms program for concealed weapons applicants in the U.S.
Received notoriety for his teaching techniques on an HBO Special Series
Matt’s marksmanship skills have achieved him the ranking of Distinguished Expert
Appointed by his Department as a Police K-9 Training Officer
Instructor and Training Officer for the Macomb County Sheriff’s Department in Michigan
Member of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Mounted Division
Received many Certificates of Appreciation by Police Departments for his contributions in the field of training
In 1984 one of Matt’s students, coached by Matt went on to become a National Champion and placed in the #1 position on the U.S. Pistol Team
While as an instructor for the Macomb County Police Academy, they recorded one of the highest scores that had ever been achieved in the history of the state for a graduating academy class
Set a national record when training EDS Security in Detroit, Michigan
Matt has had numerous appearances as a guest on TV and Radio
Matt was the first pioneer in splatter-free and ricochet-free, self-sealing reactive targets, for which he was awarded two U.S. patents
Matt has trained not only police departments, but also members of federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Secret Service
Matt has trained Military Special Forces, including Para Rescue, Navy Seals, and Delta Force, which is the U.S. government’s counter-terrorist team. Delta Force has adopted his training methodology as the methodology of choice by their training cadre.
Matt is often asked to be a presenter of this new teaching technology at training conferences and seminars throughout the U.S.
Education and Business Seminars
B.A., Communications with Sociology and Psychology minors
Graduated from the Dale Carnegie Management Seminar
Training: Hypno-therapist specializing in the diagnosis of behavioral problems and behavioral modification
Specialized training in Time Management
Training in Understanding Today’s Computers
Training in the Introduction To The IBM-PC
Specialized training in Supervision
Specialized training in Computer-Generated Psychological and Evaluation Testing
Trained in specialized techniques in the use of Memory and Concentration
Training in Employment Practices of Hiring & Firing
Training in Pricing For Profit: Strategies & Tactics
Training in Accounting Principals
Training in Financial Analysis & Cash Flow
Training in Parts & Inventory Management
Specialized training in Customer Service
Training by Gateway Computers in the use of :
Microsoft’s Power Point Fundamental
Power Point Advanced Techniques
Digital Music
Digital Movies
Supervising Off Site Employees
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
Current:
International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors
American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers
National Rifle Association
Previous:
National Academy of Sports Vision
National Academy of Strength and Conditioning for Professional Athletes