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ISI Instructors

The instructors at ISI are dedicated to bringing you the best self-defense training possible.

Mike Dalton, Combat Master

Over 20 years of experience in professional combat shooting instruction. Police officer and Police Rangemaster, FBI Certified Police Firearms Instructor, Police Sub-Machine Gun Instructor, NRA Certified Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun Instructor. Co-author of Life Without Fear: Handguns and Self-Defense. Has been competing in amateur and professional practical shooting competition since 1974 and has obtained Combat Master status. Listed below are some of this accomplishments during his continuing career.

  • 1997,1998 and 1999 World IDPA Steel Challenge Champion. 
  • 1999 IDPA California State Champion.
  • 1999 and 2000 California State IDPA Steel Challenge Champion
  • Five Time Southwest Pistol League (IPSC) Combat Champion
  • Member of two Silver US IPSC World Combat Shooting Teams and was a Gold and Sliver Medalist in World Combat Shooting Championships
  • Unites States Night Shooting Champion (IPSC)
  • Fastest time in Combat Championships (IPSC). Fired perfect score with iron sights in Bianchi Cup Falling Plates Competition. Third Overall at Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament.
  • Member of International Shootists Four Man World Championship Team (Bianchi Cup, IPSC and Steel Challenge)
  • US National Timed Drill Champion (IPSC).

Steve Blankenbiller

2000 California State IDPA Champion, Combat Shooting Champion (SWPL/IPSC), NRA Certified Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun Instructor, Member IPSC World Combat Shooting team.

Ken Belden

Police Sergeant, Police Rangemaster, NRA and FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, Police Sub-Machine Gun Instructor, Police Department Armorer.