Dr. Jeffrey S. Harmon
Firearms Instructor
Education
- Rowan University, Ed.D., Educational Leadership
Certifications & Organizations
- NRA Certified Instructor in Basics of Pistol Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor in Basics of Rifle Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor in Basics of Shotgun Shooting
- NRA Certified Instructor in Personal Protection Inside the Home
- NRA Certified Instructor in Personal Protection Outside the Home
- NRA Certified Instructor in Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW)
- NRA Certified Instructor in Defensive Pistol
- NRA Certified Instructor in Home Defense
- NRA Certified Instructor in Gun Safety Seminar
- NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
- NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
- American College of Surgeons Certified in Stop the Bleed
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Co-authored Articles (15)
How to Adjust or Dial in a Rifle Scope
Learning to properly mount, sight and adjust a rifle scope will result in accurate shots and saved ammunition. If you want to learn how to do it yourself, you can learn to install and adjust your scope safely and efficie...
How to
Load a Shotgun
Shotguns are popular around the world for hunting, shooting sports and home defense. They fire shells of metal shot that are usually loaded one at a time, instead of in a clip. While shotgun technology has advanced over ...
How to
Use a Rifle Scope
Scopes are used to increase your accuracy when firing at long distances by magnifying the image of your target and providing you with a reticle that indicates exactly where your weapon is aimed. Using a rifle scope requ...
How to Accurately Aim a Rifle
Master your marksmanship with our helpful guideLooking to improve your marksmanship (or, your ability to accurately shoot your target)? We can help! Below, you'll find a detailed, expert-backed guide; we'll show you exac...
How to
Hold a Shotgun
Good form is essential to using a shotgun safely and effectively. When holding a shotgun, you want it to feel like an extension of your own arms and body. Learning how to properly grip, shoulder, and stand while shooting...
How to
Apply for a CCW in California
In California, obtaining a Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW) license is difficult. The sheriff has broad discretion whether to grant you the license. To apply, contact your county sheriff. You’ll have to fill out an applic...
How to
Reload Ammo
If you're a regular on the shooting range, reloading your empty rounds is a good way to save money and keep yourself loaded up. Whether you're scrounging up loose brass and empty shotgun shells at the gun range or just s...
How to
Avoid Being Shot
Escaping a shootout requires one to be alert and to think quickly. The fear of getting shot can cause one to either feel numb or to panic. But once caught in the situation, there is no going back. It can be nearly imposs...
How to Use a Boresnake to Clean Your Firearm
Every time you fire a gun, a little bit of debris gets left behind in the barrel. Regular cleaning prevents this debris from building up and damaging your firearm. For simple but important maintenance, use a boresnake af...
How to
Use a Bolt Action Rifle
Learn how to use this common and simple weapon, in any caliber.
How to
Zero a Rifle
Zeroing, or sighting in, a rifle is the process of aligning the sights on the weapon with the rifle so you can accurately aim at your target from a set distance. You cannot adjust a bullet’s flight path by making chan...
How to
Sight In a Rifle
Sight in your rifle and scope and this easy how-to guideExperienced hunters know that sighting-in a rifle is imperative to hitting a target. Rifles need to be sighted-in every time they are used, since sudden movements o...
How to
Snipe or Be a Marksman With a Rifle
Being a good rifle marksman takes a lot of practice, patience, and knowledge. The amount of effort put into training your skills directly affects your ability to use the rifle in any situation, especially while under pre...
How to
Defend Yourself if Caught from Behind
Everyone needs to know at least the basics to defend themselves. So here are some that everyone should know.
How to
Fire a Rifle
Forget what you think you know from video games and movies: learning to fire a rifle properly requires practice, preparation, and safety. Learning the basics of form will help you develop the right fundamentals to make a...
