Kelly H Bivins
With a Degree in Business Administration, an NRA Law Enforcement Instructor & Training Counselor, and SLED Field Training Security Officer Instructor, Kelly has been a career professional firearms trainer with prominent training facilities since 2013. She is owner of 1st Defense Training, LLC since 2018, while maintaining certifications by the country’s top tier training organizations and maintaining both nationally accredited and State Certifications.
Kelly’s STATEMENT:
I am always passionate at wanting to train and protect while passing along all my knowledge regarding firearms, medical first aid, personal protection, and the laws of self-defense.
Firearms Instructor Certifications
NRA Law Enforcement Certified Instructor
NRA Training Counselor: Pistol, Rifle, & Shotgun
State of South Carolina Field Training Security Officer –
Instructor, Officer, & Private Investigator
State of South Carolina Conceal Weapons Permit Certified Instructor
State of North Carolina Conceal Carry Handgun Permit Certified Instructor
USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Certified Instructor
The Well-Armed Woman Certified Instructor
Armed Women of America Certified Instructor
NRA Basic/ Defensive Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun Certified Instructor
NRA CCW / LTC Certified Instructor
NRA Personal Protection in the Home Certified Instructor
NRA Refuse to Be a Victim Certified Instructor
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
UTM NRA Certified Non-Lethal Training Ammunition Instructor
UTM Certified Professional Training Organization
Range Master Instructor Development – Tom Givens
Mag 20 – Masaad Ayoob
Laws Governing Self Defense – NCDOJ
Use of Force – NCDOJ & Nuclear Security
Armorer – Smith & Wesson Pistol and Rifle, Glock
Executive Protection & Security Officer
Certified Basic Dignitary Protection – KDI, Inc.
Certified Intermediate Dignitary Protection – KDI, Inc.
Nuclear Security Officer – Duke Energy
Public Safety Officer, Assistant OIC– Novant Health
Medical Certifications
Certified BLS / CPR Instructor – American Red Cross
Certified AED Instructor – American Red Cross
Certified First Aid Instructor – American Red Cross
BCon Course Instructor - Stop the Bleed - US Dept. of Defense
Tactical Medical Solutions Associate Trainer Program (ATP) Member
TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care)
USCCA Emergency First Aid Certified Instructor
Future KDI CERT Member (Community Emergency Response Team)
Emergency Management
Certified Incident Command System, ICS-100 – FEMA
Certified Basic Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 – FEMA
Certified National Incident Management System, ICS-700 – FEMA
Basic Management Course – IAHSS
Intermediate Management Course – IAHSS
Advance Management Course – IAHSS
Always a student...
Volunteer
Ladies Only Training Group
After more than eight years as a volunteer Chapter Leader and Certified Instructor for The Well-Armed Woman and Armed Women of America for North and South Carolina, Kelly created and leads her very own ladies only shooting and training group 1st Ladies and York County Chapter!
Clover High School Clay Target Team
Kelly started the USA Clay Target Team at CHS in 2019 as the Chief RSO, and now serves as the Head Coach to 30 male and female athletes, holding 1st place in the state for the last 5 seasons!
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1st Defense Training will be closed December 8th, 2024, through January 5th, 2025, due to Kelly having shoulder surgery. Please keep her in your prayers and thank you for being understanding during this time. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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