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Patti BonnieRetired Military / Firearms Instructor |
Patti currently owns and operates a successful small business with 43 employees in the Villages Florida that opened in 2006.
Patti served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 2001-2008.
In 2013, Patti fended off a home invader with a newly purchased pump action shotgun. This experience created the drive to learn more about firearms and self-protection, beyond the skills learned in the Marines.
In 2014, Patti attended The Well Armed Woman Instructor Course, which included the NRA’s Certified Pistol and Personal Protection Inside the Home certifications. This course opened the door to the world of firearms and training, furthering her drive to learn more and educate others.
Patti’s education: Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology, USCCA Training Counselor, USCCA Instructor, USCCA-Countering the Mass Shooter, USCCA-Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, NRA Instructor-RTBAV, PPITH, Certified Pistol, NRA RSO, TWAW Certified Instructor. ALICE Institute-Individual Certification
Courses attended: 12 hour Precision Pistol with Gabby Franco, Counterterrorism Institute of America-Concealed Carry Gunfighting, FEMA-Individual Active Shooter Course, 32 hours Force on Force Active Shooter Training-Point Blank Firearms & Training, Dirt Medicine Course, and multiple classes with LT. Colonel Dave Grossman.
Patti has also held certifications as a Nationally Certified EMT, Volunteer Fire Fighter 1 in Louisville KY and as a Security Officer/EMT for Caesar’s Resorts.
Patti works with and volunteers her time to help severely wounded veterans. Her business helps to sponsor many of the local events that Villagers for Veterans in The Villages, FL organize to raise money to provide track chairs, service animals and smart homes to these heroes.
Patti served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 2001-2008.
In 2013, Patti fended off a home invader with a newly purchased pump action shotgun. This experience created the drive to learn more about firearms and self-protection, beyond the skills learned in the Marines.
In 2014, Patti attended The Well Armed Woman Instructor Course, which included the NRA’s Certified Pistol and Personal Protection Inside the Home certifications. This course opened the door to the world of firearms and training, furthering her drive to learn more and educate others.
Patti’s education: Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology, USCCA Training Counselor, USCCA Instructor, USCCA-Countering the Mass Shooter, USCCA-Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, NRA Instructor-RTBAV, PPITH, Certified Pistol, NRA RSO, TWAW Certified Instructor. ALICE Institute-Individual Certification
Courses attended: 12 hour Precision Pistol with Gabby Franco, Counterterrorism Institute of America-Concealed Carry Gunfighting, FEMA-Individual Active Shooter Course, 32 hours Force on Force Active Shooter Training-Point Blank Firearms & Training, Dirt Medicine Course, and multiple classes with LT. Colonel Dave Grossman.
Patti has also held certifications as a Nationally Certified EMT, Volunteer Fire Fighter 1 in Louisville KY and as a Security Officer/EMT for Caesar’s Resorts.
Patti works with and volunteers her time to help severely wounded veterans. Her business helps to sponsor many of the local events that Villagers for Veterans in The Villages, FL organize to raise money to provide track chairs, service animals and smart homes to these heroes.