John Gonzales

As the owner and a senior instructor at Art of the Gun (AOG), I began this journey with the idea of bringing current, proven self-defense techniques, and tactics to the communities which needs them the most. My goals and objectives are to provide firearms safety information, training courses and consulting services to reduce gun accidents, violence and crime within the community.

After many years of operating in unpredictable environments. I have acquired various skills and resources to instruct, guide and be a positive resource to others in areas of training and protective services.

Certifications: 

• Peace Officers Training and Standards (POST) Range Master/ Firearms Instructor

• Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Instructor and Armed Officer

• NRA Pistol and Range Safety Officer

• Active Shooter Response Instructor 

• Intermediate Weapons Instructor (OC/Baton)

• Police Academy Instructor Certified

• Retired Police Officer

• Former Special Response Team Member (SRT)

• Protective Service Site Manager

• Executive Protection Team Leader

• ANG Veteran 

Better Training, Better Results!