PLEASE READ, AND VERIFY, THE FOLLOWING. NO MATTER WHAT INSTRUCTOR YOU SELECT - THERE ARE A GREAT NUMBER OF UNLICENSED, UNINSURED INSTRUCTORS.  ASK IF THEY ARE INSURED.  ASK IF THEY ARE OPERATING AS A LICENSED BUSINESS.  MOST IMPORTANT, ASK IF THE COURSE BEING GIVEN IS A NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED COURSE WITH A CERTIFICATE FROM THE NRA, OR JUST SOME COURSE THE INSTRUCTOR MADE UP ON THEIR OWN !!!  IF IT IS NOT AN NRA CERTIFIED COURSE, RUN THE OTHER DIRECTION !!  Take no risks with your own safety and the safety of your loved ones.


Alecs Dean is Certified as a Concealed Carry Firearm Instructor by more states than anyone else nationwide -click on the ' services ' tab for a list of individual state firearm courses that International Firearm Safety is certified to instruct.


Alecs is an NRA Certified Instructor in the following disciplines :

FIRST Steps Pistol
Basic Pistol
FIRST Steps Rifle
Basic Rifle
FIRST Steps Shotgun
Basic Shotgun
Home Firearm Safety
Personal Protection In The Home
Personal Protection Outside The Home
Refuse To Be A Victim
Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program
Metallic Cartridge Reloading
Shotgun Shell Reloading

Alecs is a National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer.


Alecs holds Concealed Weapon and/or Firearm Licenses from more states than anyone else nationwide :

Arizona
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Maine
Massachusetts
Minnesota
North Dakota
Nevada
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington

He has formerly held a South Carolina CWP.  With these he is licensed to carry concealed firearms in 40 states.  He has applications pending in three additional states.  As such he is familiar with all the different procedures to obtain Non-Resident CWP's.  He will be happy to assist you in obtaining whichever ones you may need, particularly if you travel. 

Alecs holds State of Florida ' D ' License - Security Guard; and State of Florida ' G ' License - Statewide Firearm License.


Your instructor, W. Alecs Dean, is a Benefactor Life Member of the National Rifle Association.  He has been an NRA member since 1989.  He is a Life Member in the following organizations :

Gun Owners Of America
Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership
The Second Amendment Foundation
The Citizens Committee For The Right To Keep And Bear Arms
The Law Enforcement Alliance Of America
Pink Pistols


He is a recurring annual member of the following organizations :

The Florida Sport Shooting Association
Unified Sportsmen Of Florida
Second Amendment Sisters
The National Shooting Sports Foundation
Unites States Concealed Carry Association
Association for Women's Self Defense Advancement
Women Against Gun Control

He is a former member of Grass Roots South Carolina.


Alecs has hundreds of hours of verifiable training taken from dozens of law enforcement and civilian firearm instructor's in more than ten states - always ask to see your instructors' credentials.  Alecs proudly produces his credentials for your review prior to each class; and even prior to your selection of him as your trainer.  Additionally, Alecs has many letters of recommendation and referral.  Alecs has been interviewed many times for local and national media publications, due to his extensive experience in concealed carry laws.


Alecs is a National Rifle Association Recruiter.  Get all the information you need on the benefits of membership here. If you choose to join the NRA, or any of the other firearm organizations listed above, you will receive a discount on your training course. 

Alecs is a member of the NRA Business Alliance.

Alecs' courses are recognized as fulfilling the needs of 41 different state firearm training requirements.  See the ' services ' page for courses that may be individually tailored for your particular needs.  Alecs takes dozens of hours of continuing education each year; and is always adding more courses for his students to continue their training.

International Firearm Safety, Inc. is incorporated in the State of Florida; and maintains business licenses for both Lee County and the City of Fort Myers.

International Firearm Safety, Inc. and Alecs Dean maintains professional NRA-endorsed General Liability Instructor Insurance and a separate Professional Instruction Insurance Policy. 

Alecs is a certified member of the Lee County Sheriff Gun Range and the Hendry County Sheriff Gun Range, having taken their authorized training classes on multiple occasions.  He is a State of Florida Notary Public, to assist you in filling out all of your Concealed Weapon Application forms.  Alecs is certified in by the American Safety & Health Institute in Basic First Aid; and by the American Heart Association in Adult/Child/Infant CPR and Adult/Child AED.