Recent News
- Tall Guns has been awarded the right to use the By Colorado logo by the byColorado licensing program. This signifies companies that are based, design their products and make their products in Colorado. (10/2014)
- Colorado West Firearms Institute has joined the Tall Guns network Affiliated Independent Instructors licensing our Colorado Handgun Permit course program serving Colorado West from the Grand Junction area. (10/2014).
- Tall Guns announces a price reduction in its combined Colorado and Utah CCW/CFP Course. The new price is $99.95 for both highly valuable permit course. (08/2014)
- Tall Guns now offers certification training for security officers in firearm, baton, handcuff, Taser and OC Spray. (05/2014)
- Tall Guns is actively instructing courses at this time (June 2020).
- To support the ongoing efforts to control COVID-19, Tall Guns will be limiting class sizes to eight (8) persons. (16 Mar 2020).
- Tall Guns is certified as the only TASER certified civilian training academy location in Colorado (10/2012)
Our Training Team
Buddy J. Meyers, PMP®
Founding MemberManaging Partner and Instructor
NRA Appointed Training Counselor
NRA Certified Instructor
NRA Certified Refuse to Be a Victim Instructor
Utah Department of Public Safety Concealed Firearm Instructor
Taser Certified Civilian Trainer
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
Certified Law Enforcement Armorer
Certified Gunsmith
Certified Project Management Professional
Certified Executive Management Consultant
Certified Security Guard Instructor
Past Co-Host Don't Be a Victim Podcast
Buddy was one of the two founders of the firm in 2006. He has a strong commitment to the firearms industry and the shooting sports. He has been the primary force behind the development of our various education programs and in building our partner framework and affiliate program. His commitment to the Constitution of the United States is unwavering.
Buddy holds a Bachelor Degree in Computer Sciences and an Associates of Applied Sciences (AAS) in Firearms Technology. He was accepted as a member of the Delta Epsilon Tau Honor Society for graduating with a 4.0 GPA for his AAS in Firearms Technology.
He holds NRA training credentials in Pistol, Home Firearm Safety, Reloading, Refuse to Be A Victim, Personal Protection in the Home, Range Safety Officer, Rifle and Shotgun disciplines.
He holds the NRA WMP Distinguished Expert – Handgun rating.
He was appopinted in 2021 by the Minority Leader of the Colorado House of Representative to the Judical Performance Review Commission for the 8th Judicial District.
He has been the featured speaker at various industry events, local civic groups and featured subject matter expert in the media.
He has been an executive for a Global 50 business, a Big 6 consultant, and held various C level positions in various enterprises. He has worked in counter-terrorism, supply chain and transportation security and attended the police academy.
He is a life member of the NRA and the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS).
Justin Meyers
Founding MemberSenior Partner and Instructor
NRA Appointed Training Counselor
NRA Certified Instructor
Utah Department of Public Safety Concealed Firearm Instructor
Certified Security Guard Instructor
Taser Certified Civilian Trainer
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
OCAT Certified Instructor
Certified Gunsmith
Licensed Colorado Real Estate Appraiser
Justin is one of the two founders of the firm in 2006. He has a strong commitment to the firearms industry and the shooting sports. He has been the primary force behind the development of our technologies for our various education programs, internet based tools/products and affiliate program.
He holds NRA training credentials in Pistol, Home Firearm Safety, Range Safety Officer, Rifle and Shotgun disciplines. He was the youngest Appointed Training Counselor in the NRA a significant acheivement given the requirements to be appointed by the NRA.
He is a Certified Gunsmith.
He holds the NRA WMP Distinguished Expert – Handgun rating.
He served 8.5 years in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and shot competitvely with a USMC Reserve Service Rifle team.
He is a life member of the NRA.
Lee Turner
InstructorNRA Certified Instructor
NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
Certified Security Guard Instructor
Past Co-Host Don't Be a Victim Podcast
Lee joined the firm in 2019. He has a strong commitment to the firearms industry, the shooting sports and to our nation. Lee served in the Marine Corps, is a combat veteran and served in the first Gulf War
He holds NRA training credentials as a Certified Instructor in multiple disciplines and is a Certified Range Safety Officer
He has worked the corrections industry, manufacturing and self-protection training
He is a life member of the NRA.
Robert Forrest
InstructorNRA Certified Instructor
Transportation Industry Specialist
Robert (:"Rob") joined the firm in 2012 as our "Swiss Army Knife" serving many roles and assisting greatly in the setup our new facility. Rob served in the US Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Originally from England, Rob adds an international component to our training team
He holds NRA credentials as a Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer and is an avid shooter.
He serves as a Conductor with a major Class 1 railway in the United States.
He is a life member of the NRA.
Bev Meyers
Instructor and Front DeskNRA Certified Instructor
Certified NRA Range Safety Officer
Commander And Chief
Bev joined the firm in 2015 as our other "Swiss Army Knife" serving many roles.
She is a member of the NRA.