BO SMITH

FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR

“Speak softly and carry a big stick” - Teddy Roosevelt

A Nashville native and 25 year veteran of the Metro Nashville Police Department, Bo Smith is a weapons & tactics instructor. He developed an interest in firearms at an early age from his father who was a firearms instructor with the Marine Corps and with the Tennessee Highway Patrol.  Bo spent 13 years in the patrol division and 12 years as a school resource officer before retiring in 2020.  His credentials include State Certified Armed/Unarmed Security Guard Trainer, State Certified Handgun Carry Permit Instructor, and NRA Range Safety Officer.  Bo and his wife have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.  In his down time, he enjoys hunting and fishing.           

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree from MTSU

• Biology major

• Chemistry & Criminal Justice minors
  

Credentials, Schools & Conferences:

• State of Tennessee POST certified LEOSA Instructor

• State Certified Trainer (Armed/Unarmed security guards

• State Certified Instructor (Handgun Carry Permit Class)

• TLETA Firearms Instructor School

• NRA Range Safety Officer

• GUNSITE 250 Pistol Course

• Yavapai Firearms Tactical Pistol Course

• MNPD Patrol Rifle Operator Course

• POST Certified Instructor Development Course

• POST Certified Police Officer

• POST Certified LEOSA Instructor

• ALERRT (Active Shooter Events and Response)

• ALERRT (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Train-the-Trainer)

• TAASRO (Safe Schools Conference Active Shooter Awareness Course)

• Wu Wei Chuan Lum (Universal Martial Arts Systems)

• 1st Dan Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do