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Welcome to Stoneridge Tactical – Your Pathway to Mastery

At Stoneridge Tactical Academy, we’re not just teaching you to shoot—we’re forging confident, skilled defenders who are prepared for any scenario. With over 100 new classes added for 2024, there’s never been a better time to take charge of your training and elevate your shooting skills to the next level!

Why Choose Us?

Stoneridge Tactical is Southern Oregon’s headquarters for NRA firearms instruction and Instructor Training. Whether you’re a beginner with no experience, a concealed carry license holder, or looking to become an NRA-certified instructor, you’re in the right place.

At Stoneridge, we believe in a training philosophy grounded in excellence, realism, and truth.

We proudly serve a wide range of clients, offering tailored firearms and tactical training to civilians, law enforcement, security professionals, corporate teams, and government organizations. Our class offerings include everything from concealed carry and beginner handgun courses to women’s-specific classes, kids’ firearm training, and advanced tactical instruction. Whether you're a novice looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced shooter aiming to sharpen your tactical edge, we have the right course for you. We also provide expert instruction in self-defense and defensive tactics as well.

Through excellence, reality, and truth, our students receive superior tactical firearms and defensive skill set training, superior tactical and defensive firearms skills, all by learning through realistic, practical scenarios. Excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s the natural outcome when training is aligned with real-world challenges. Approaching reality with truth and practicality, it's easy to achieve excellence.

In line with our commitment to delivering the highest caliber of training, Stoneridge Tactical Academy offers specialized courses in ASP Tactical Baton, ASP Tactical Handcuffing, and Arrest Techniques. These essential skills are taught by instructors who are certified and licensed by the top organizations in the industry.

Our partnerships with respected names like the NRA, Utah BCI, ASP, Safariland, and Defense Technology ensure that each class is rooted in cutting-edge tactics and real-world applicability. When you train with us, you can trust you're receiving top-tier instruction backed by the biggest names in firearms training, law enforcement training, and defensive tactics.

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MEMBERSHIPS

Stoneridge Tactical’s Lead Instructor, David Cunningham, brings a 3 decades of experience and expertise that sets Stoneridge Tactical apart. David’s career began in 1990 with his service as a police officer with a local police department. His leadership was recognized when he became President of his department’s Police Association, a position he held for two years.

As a Field Training Officer, David trained officers in critical skills such as defensive tactics, high-risk felony stops, use of force, search and seizure. Mr. Cunningham wrote, served, conducted, and supervised search warrants for narcotics. He was DUII enforcement trainer and was honored in 1993 by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as one of only eight officers in Jackson County given commendations for exceptional dedication to making the streets safer for our community.

'As an NLEFIA Certified Advanced Law

Enforcement Firearms Instructor , he's also a

Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
certified by NRA's Law Enforcement Division,

David Cunningham, alongside his wife Liz, founded Stoneridge Tactical Academy with the goa to deliver professional training for students across the country in law enforcement, security, corporate personnel, and civilians. Stoneridge Tactical is a nationaly recognized firearms training school known for its high-quality instruction.

Multiple instructor certifications in many disciplines makes Mr. Cunningham one of Oregon's most credential instructors. He is a proud member of the ASP International Training Team, teaching court-defensible use of handcuffs, baton, and defenseive tactics.

He is an NRA Training Counselor, Advanced Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor with the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association (NLEFIA). He is Certified NRA's Law Enforcement Division qas a Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor in Handgun, Patrol Rifle, and Shotgun. His training classes include Defensive Handgun, Home Defense, Shoot House Fundamentals and Tacticas, Patrol Rifle, Tactical Shotgun, and Tactical Handgun, and more.

"I take our Law Enforcement Instructor training very seriously.
As a result, my students are the best-trained in the state.

I train law enforcement personnel all over the western Unites States.

David Cunningham is the proud owner of one of only two dedicated Krav Maga schools in the entire state of Oregon. As a Nationally-Certified Level III Krav Maga Instructor, Mr. Cunningham owns and operates Rogue Valley Krav Maga, located in Central Point.

David also holds a 3rd-degree black belt under Master Chuck Norris. This blend of expertise, faith, and family values defines the integrity and strength behind the training at Stoneridge Tactical.

David Cunningham is an NRA Training Counselor and a Chief Range Safety Officer, His expertise ensures a safe, fun, and professional environment for firearms students of all levels.

With David's background, along with the additional certifications listed below, Stoneridge Tactical stands as one of the top firearms training organizations in Oregon. You've come to the right place if you’re seeking the type of firearms training most people hope for when doing their research. Whether you're a civilian, law enforcement officer, or member of the military, Stoneridge Tactical offers custom mobile training programs tailored to your specific needs and goals.

We’re constantly updating our class schedule so, whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your advanced tactical skills, there's a class here for you.

Check out our latest schedule to find the perfect course that fits your personal goals. Don't see exactly what you're looking for? Reach out to us! We're always open to custom requests and will do our best to create a class that meets your needs.

Your path to becoming a more confident, skilled, and responsible shooter starts here. The opportunity is waiting

—are you ready to take the next step?

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STAFF:

David Cunningham

Director of Education and Training

Advanced Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor

Lead Firearms Trainer

Lead Tactical Instructor

Elizabeth Cunningham

Operations Manager

Facilities Safety Manager

Women's Training Program Director

NRA Firearms Instructor

NRA Range Safety Officer

Defense Rifle Build Instructor

Defense Instructor

Stoneridge Tactical Instructor Credentials

Advanced Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor - NLEFIA

Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor - NRA LE

Certified Law Enforcement Carbine Rifle Instructor NLEFIA/NRA LE

Certified Law Enforcement Tactical Shotgun Instructor NRA LE

Member - International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors

NRA Training Counselor

NRA Chief Range Safety Officer

NRA Handgun Instructor

NRA CCW Instructor

NRA Rifle Instructor

NRA Shotgun Instructor

NRA 'Refuse To Be A Victim' Instructor

Youth Handgun and Rifle Instructor

Tactical Firearms Instructors

Women's Handgun Instructors

Oregon Concealed Handgun Instructors

Utah Concealed Firearm Instructors

Arizona Concealed Weapons Instructors

Florida Concealed Handgun Instructors

Virginia Concealed Handgun Instructors
Glock Armorer

Defense Technology OC Pepper Spray Instructor

ASP International Training Team Member

ASP Baton Instructor

ASP Handcuffing and Tactics Instructor

Bachelors Degree in Criminology

Former Law Enforcement Field Training Officer

Former Presidential Protection Detail for President George H. W. Bush

Krav Maga Instructor

Self Defense Instructor

Defensive Tactics Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt Martial Arts Instructor under Mr. Chuck Norris