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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. Central Coast Tactical is an FFL 07 / SOT: Dealer and Manufacturer of Firearms & NFA Items.


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)

National Rifle Association (NRA), Life Member

The Federalist Society

Assistant Instructor: Daniel Palumbo

Daniel Palumbo, Central Coast Tactical's  Asst. Instructor and Range Safety Officer, has a broad range of experience and has been carrying a firearm for employment for the last 15 years. He has Served in the US Military, and has been employed as a Police Officer and a state certified Armed Guard (Washington). He has worked for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Hanford Police Department and the Morro Bay Police Department. He has Served as a Detective, Motor Officer, Explorer Advisor, Homeless Liaison Officer, and Patrol Officer.


Daniel holds the following qualifications:

9 Years as a Law Enforcement Officer

5 Years Active Duty Military, Naval Security Forces

2 Deployments to the Persian Gulf

POST Field Training Officer

POST Active Shooter Response

CCW permit holder since 2012

Assistant Instructor: Andrew Ingraffia

Andrew Ingraffia, Central Coast Tactical's  Asst. Instructor and Range Medical Officer, has worked armed professionally in the government and civilian sectors for the last 16 years. He began his career serving 8 years with the DOD, having multiple combat deployments to the middle east. Those years were followed by entering the civilian sector of the firearms industry as both an instructor and salesman. He found his true passion within the industry was for educating others and has pursued that ambition ever since. Andrew has enjoyed working with civilians and the law enforcement community in both California and Texas. He has years of experience of teaching at all levels from introductory handgun courses to advanced combative techniques. Andrew has been certified as a Nationally Registered EMT (NREMT) and is currently a volunteer EMT at a local hospital Emergency Room and Outpatient Recovery. 


Andrew holds the following qualifications:

8 Years in the DOD with combat experience

8 years as a professionally employed Firearms Instructor

5 years NRA basic pistol Instructor

5 years USCCA certified Range Safety Officer

Nationally Registered and State Certified EMT

AHA Certified CPR/BLS

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

The values of central coast tactical, llc

Honesty

Integrity

Integrity

 We will only speak the truth. We can not advocate for or recommend anything that we do not believe in.  

Integrity

Integrity

Integrity

We do not sell out. No company or organization can pay for our recommendations or praise.  

Vision

Integrity

Discretion

It is our goal to offer the most comprehensive and diverse range of firearms and tactical training on the Central Coast. 

Discretion

Communication

Discretion

Some customers do not want their training advertised or their abilities made public. We respect that and will happily abide by all of our customers' wishes.

Justice

Communication

Communication

We are against all forms of gatekeeping and denounce all who try and monopolize the firearms training industry.

Communication

Communication

Communication

We will only offer the best customer service we can provide with constant communication and regular social media presence. 

Transparency

Transparency

Transparency

Apart from sensitive and personal information, we openly make available all that we do.

Humility

Transparency

Transparency

We understand that we are not the best shooters in the world, nor are we the best instructors, however; we strive every day to be better in all things.

Consistency

Transparency

Consistency

Our curriculums are established and our opinions and techniques are based on combined decades of experience. We do not indulge in flip flopping or conforming to the newest trends for the sake of conforming. 

Dedication

Dedication

Consistency

Firearms are not our hobby, they are our lifestyle. We will ensure that we have the best and most cutting equipment available for you to experience before making your own informed decision.

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