About Us
Lead Instructor: Aaron Miller
Aaron Miller, founder of Central Coast Tactical, LLC, has an extensive background in law enforcement, firearms, less than lethal weapons, and the laws surrounding their use and possession.
Aaron strongly believes in personal responsibility, firearms safety, and 2A activism. In 2018, Aaron founded Students For Firearms Safety at San Jose State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Justice Studies with a Minor in Forensic Studies.
Aaron holds the following certifications:
DOJ CCW Instructor, #008
DOJ FSC Instructor
POST CCW Tactics Instructor
POST Firearms / Tactical Handgun Instructor
POST Less Lethal Instructor
NRA Firearms Instructor: CCW, Basic Pistol, Basic Rifle
NRA Range Safety Officer
Active Shooter Response Instructor
Certified Armorer: S&W M&P, AR-15 / M4, Remington 870
Aaron is a member of the following organizations:
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC)
California Rifle Pistol Association (CRPA)
National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR)
Mental Health Instructor / RSO: Dave Pabinquit
Dave Pabinquit, Central Coast Tactical's Mental Health Instructor and Range Safety Officer, has an extensive background in Psychology, mental health, firearms, range safety, and concealed carry weapons.
Dave holds the following qualifications:
Masters Degree in Psychology, Humboldt State University
Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Humboldt State University
29 years as a Psychologist for CDCR and in public schools.
RSO for the San Luis Obispo Sportsman's Association
6 years active duty USMC Helicopter Pilot (0-3)
24 years reserve Navy Helicopter Pilot (0-6)
Primary Drone Pilot for the Morro Bay Police Department
CCW permit holder since 2002