About Company

Empowering Individuals for a Safer Tomorrow

“WE DON’T RISE TO THE LEVEL OF OUR EXPECTATIONS, WE FALL TO THE LEVEL OF OUR TRAINING” - ARCHILOCHUS

At Prepare Plus Consulting, we are dedicated to empowering individuals through education in firearm safety and emergency preparedness. Our mission is to provide comprehensive training programs that cater to individuals with varying levels of knowledge and experience. Whether you’re a seasoned gun owner or a complete novice, we have the right resources and training to help you develop the skills and confidence you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Our Approach to Instruction: We understand that each individual has different levels of familiarity with firearms and safety. That’s why our approach to instruction is flexible and tailored to meet you at your level. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced gun owner, our courses are designed to provide the right balance of theory, practical skills, and hands-on training.

Our Instructors: We take pride in our team of experienced instructors who are passionate about what they do. Each instructor has undergone rigorous training and certification to ensure that they possess the expertise needed to deliver high-quality instruction. They are dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where questions are encouraged, and knowledge is shared.

Our Commitment to Safety: Safety is at the core of everything we do. We instill a strong emphasis on responsible firearm handling, storage, and usage throughout our training programs. Our instructors will guide you through best practices, safety protocols, and legal considerations, ensuring that you develop a solid foundation in firearm safety.

Prepare Plus Consulting is a Veteran owned company. Our instructors have law enforcement, military, and emergency preparedness credentials.

Instructor Information

C. J. Edwards

Certificates:

  • State of Illinois Certification in Special Operations Response

  • P.O.S.T. Basic Instructor Development Certificate

  • ADDIE Instructional Design Certificate

  • Psychological First Aid

  • United States Department of Homeland Security

    • Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools Instructor certificate

    • Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response Instructor certificate

    • Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Instructor certificate

  • Certified USCCA Firearms Instructor

    • Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals – Certified Instructor

    • Children’s Firearms & Safety Fundamentals Instructor

    • Countering the Mass Shooter Threat Instructor

    • Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals Instructor

D. L. McCrary

Certificates:

  • Disaster Preparedness

  • Disaster Response

  • AED / CPR for rescuer and civilian

  • Board of Elections Instructor Trainer

  • Certified USCCA Firearms Instructor

    • Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals – Certified Instructor

    • Children’s Firearms & Safety Fundamentals Instructor

    • Countering the Mass Shooter Threat Instructor

    • Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals Instructor

Training:

  • Mass casualty responder trained.

  • Medical, rescue, collision, extrication, and collapse trained.