Our Team
Guidance, Inspiration and Support
Rick Ward
Owner/Instructor
Retired Concealed Carry Permit Instructor. Retired Law Enforcement Officer. Retired Naval Security, Law Enforcement and Force Protection Officer. Trained and certified over 3,600 Enhanced Concealed Firearms Permit Holders. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Master's Degree in Adult Education. Graduate of the FBI National Academy. Firearms Instructor since 1986. Firearms Simulation experience since 1993.
Karen Ward
Co-owner and Admin Officer
Loved by students, from everywhere. Karen is a retired federal civil servant and has an Associate's Degree from the University of Hawaii. She spent her last 8 years scheduling permit classes for over 300 classes and providing all logistical support for students. She has sat through over 250 classes absorbing material as she attended to the administrative needs of students. Karen brings knowledge, enthusiasm and joy to Firearms Simulation Training Solutions.