Headquartered in Northern
Colorado, Makhaira
Group (pronounced
"ma-kai-ra") is the leading public safety education and
training company in Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountain region, dedicated to providing solid
solutions rooted in
current, real-world experience. We provide training in all areas of self defense including firearms training, concealed carry certification (CHL),
and tactical pistol, rifle, and shotgun.
The word "Makhaira" is Greek for a
short, fighting sword (Wiki
Makhaira)
used in close quarters battle. In biblical reference, it is the word used for "sword" in the "sword of the Spirit" (see
Ephesians
6:10-17).
Founded and led by
a veteran Navy SEAL, Makhaira Group only teams with subject matter
experts (SME's) with real-world experience. Our instructors and team
members are committed to serving you with their proven experience and
knowledge.
Simply put, we don't
train for our egos - we train for your knowledge and skill.
Mark
Hotaling, President and Founder
US Navy SEAL
(Former)
Naval
Special Warfare Sniper (Advanced Marksman)
Communications and Electronics Specialist
Military
Freefall (MFF) Parachutist
Explosive,
Mechanical, Ballistic and Thermal Breacher (AAE)
Advanced
SEAL Instructor, GROUPONE TRADET
US Navy
Range Safety Officer
NAVSPECWAR
Diving Supervisor
Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT)
US
Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service, Anti Terrorism
Assistance Program, Afghanistan
Director of
Security/Agent in Charge (AIC), Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave
NRA
Certified Instructor (Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun)
International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors
Member
2 local law
enforcement agencies, Chaplain
Description: On April 9, pirates attacked a U.S.-operated
container ship off the coast of Somalia, gained control of the vessel
and took its skipper hostage. After the successful rescue of American
civilian and Captain Richard Phillips by US Navy SEALs, 600 KCOL Fox Radio hosts Keith and Gail
interview former Navy SEAL and Makhaira Group President, Mark Hotaling.
Tim
Fox, Vice President
Five Iraq and Afghanistan deployments
with a tier 1 international security firm
SWAT Sniper Team Leader (Current)
Assistant SWAT Commander (Current)
Law Enforcement Officer
(1996-Present), Sergeant
TASER Instructor
DefTec Distraction Device Instructor
KOGA Self Defense/Arrest Control/Baton
Instructor
NRA Certified Instructor
(Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun)
Dan
McCarty, Deputy Director of Training
NRA Certified Instructor
(Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, and Personal Protection in the Home)
Our mission is simple: Provide the law abiding citizen,
law enforcement officer and military operator with the
most appropriate, relevant, and up-to-date instruction you need to provide safety and security for you, your
loved ones, your neighbors and your country.
Through dynamic classroom and hands-on training, we strive to equip every student with the knowledge and skills to handle any
emergency that might arise.
If you are looking to
increase your knowledge and skill level either personally or
professionally, Makhaira Group stands ready to serve you.
Mark
Hotaling, President and Founder
Tim
Fox, Vice President
Dan
McCarty, Deputy Director of Training