Pete Schreier

Pete has previously served in both law enforcement, as a deputy sheriff, and in the military - completing tours in both Kosovo and Iraq as an infantryman with the US Army's 10th Mountain Division.

Pete first learned to shoot in the Boy Scouts, and as an early adopter of the pistol-mounted optic, is a highly competitive USPSA shooter in the Carry Optics division.

What does Pete want you to leave class with?

“A desire to continue to improve at shooting. It’s almost never enough that a student attends a training class; the student needs to practice on their own. That’s where the real skill improvement occurs.”

Justin Lipska

Justin is a 10-year military veteran who served eight years with the 10th Special Forces Group. He served as a Weapons Sergeant on a SFOD-A team where he conducted a wide variety of duties including weapons training, unconventional warfare, direct action, special reconnaissance and foreign internal defense missions. Justin has multiple deployments to Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Justin enjoys hunting and spending time with his three kids, who pretty much take up any “free time” he has.

What does Justin want you to leave class with?

“I hope students leave more comfortable and confident than when they arrived. What I find enjoyable is seeing them smile when they apply what I’m teaching and it’s working for them!”

Chris Urrutia

Chris has served in both military and law enforcement for a combined 17 years, during which he deployed with the 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines to Afghanistan and Iraq in support of the Global War on Terror. Chris also served as a patrol officer and SWAT sniper during his time with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department in North Carolina.

Always a student, Chris continues to seek out training to develop himself as both a shooter and instructor.

What does Chris want you to leave class with?

“Homework. Simply put, I can’t change someone’s behavior in 8 hours, but I can inform your plan to get better and ensure you leave with 6 months to a year’s worth of homework.”

Corey Eliason

Corey served a total of 15 years between military and security contractor operations overseas. He spent four years as a Marine Corps Scout Sniper with the 3rd Battalion 1st Marines completing two deployments to Iraq.

Corey is at his best working with people of all shooting experience and training backgrounds. He values the opportunity to be a part of each shooter’s development and he strives to shine a positive light on the firearms industry.

What does Corey want you to leave class with?

“The information needed to progress forward in your discipline and confidence in your ability. I want students to have a better perspective and greater context on what it takes to reach their goals.”

Mike Griffin

Mike worked as a security contractor in support of US interests in Iraq, and currently works as a tactical paramedic in addition to his role as an instructor at Vortex Edge^®. When he finds free time, he competes in USPSA matches in the Carry Optics division.

Mike instructs simply to help people of all backgrounds and professions become more capable with a firearm so they can enjoy their favorite pastime more or perform their duties better and more confidently. He seizes the opportunity to connect to students on a personal level, tailor the training to their individual needs, and inject a little fun to top it all off.

What does Mike want you to leave class with?

“A framework of how to practice skills for the next few months after attending class, and the motivation to do so.”

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