Phil was born and raised in the Central Valley, and has carried a gun for a living since he was 18. After serving in the United States Marine Corps he came home and continued serving his community by joining a local law enforcement agency. Phil is currently on his agencies tactical team where serves as a sniper/ observer and firearms instructor. Phil enjoys raising his family in the central Valley and wants to keep it safe by providing quality training to current and potential CCW holders at Fred's Firearms.