North Florida Security Academy, Tallahassee

Instructor Qualifications

• NRA-certified to teach Basic Pistol Course
• Class DI Security Officer Instructor License from the state of Florida
• Active Shooter and Self Defense Instructor with ALICE and COBRA Self Defense

Additional Skills

• MBA and PhD in Physiology
• State of Florida licensed former EMT/Paramedic
• Co-founded private security and investigation companies, Priority Security Services and Priority 365 Investigation Services
• Licensed unarmed security officer, private investigator, and security agency manager
• Owner of 2A Firearm and Security, LLC

At a Glance

Dr. Nic Cooley began teaching over 30 years ago—at the age of 16, he started his career as a CPR instructor with the American Red Cross and went on to found Life Education of Florida, an organization that teaches first aid and CPR alongside the American Heart Association. More recently, Dr. Cooley has transferred his teaching skills to the private security sector. He possesses years of experience as the president and manager of a private security company and leads classes on gun safety, concealed carry, and unarmed private security.