what we do
PRESERVATION OF LIFE
Iron Sharp Systems offers practical training in personal defense, emergency medical response, and defense planning for homes, businesses, and places of worship and more. We also offer clinics led by expert instructors in amateur radio communications, emergency communications, scanning and software defined radio, covert & tactical entry, navigation, tracking, and wilderness living skills.
We take a pragmatic approach and tailor the learning experience to each student.
No matter your experience level, physical condition, or stage of life, we customize the training to meet your needs, providing you with the skills, tools, knowledge, and mindset to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Public and Private Training, Group or Individual
Defensive Pistol Fundamentals & Advanced
AR-15 Fundamentals & Advanced
Emergency First Aid and Bleeding Control
Concealed Carry Permit Classes
Home Defense
Legal Use of Force
Prevention and De-escalation
Business and Workplace Safety
Mass/Active Shooter Response
Women’s Self-Defense
Children’s Firearm Safety
Church Security
Video Scenarios
Simulated Fire/Virtual Range in our Space or Yours
Dry Fire and Safe Practice at Home
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Amateur Radio & GMRS
SDR, Direction Finding, Scanning
SIGINT & EmComm
Navigation & Orienteering
Covert Entry
Wilderness Living
Wilderness Survival
Tracking & Evasion
The Founder
Scott K. Zimmerman is a practitioner of defensive shooting (pistol/carbine), long range shooting, Filipino Martial arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. A seasoned professional with extensive experience in the technology and physical security industries. Over a decade of experience in fastpacking, canoeing, snow trekking, and wilderness living, including both personal excursions and instructional roles.
Instructor Certifications:
Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals
AR-15 Fundamentals
Emergency First Aid Fundamentals
Countering the Mass Shooter Threat
Women's Handgun and Self Defense Fundamentals
Children's Firearms and Safety Fundamentals
USCCA Instructor Credentials and Course List
Other:
ALOA (Associated Locksmiths of America)
SAVTA (Safe & Vault Technician Association)
Extra Class Amateur Radio License (FCC)
IAIL (International Association of Investigative Locksmiths) (Candidate)
CCNP (candidate)
CPTED (candidate)
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