CHARLES SUCHY

Senior Firearms Instructor

Charles Suchy retired as a Senior Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with over 25 years of law enforcement experience. While a Federal Agent, he worked many years in Gangs, Counter Terrorism, and Counter Espionage. Charles has worked very closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

During the course of his federal employment Charles Suchy was assigned as a Firearms Instructor. He successfully completed the Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP) held at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy. This is an advanced course of instruction that covers all aspects of firearms training at the federal level. Further, during throughout his career as a Senior Special Agent and Firearms Instructor Charles Suchy attended many other advanced firearm training schools sponsored by the US Government, state and local law enforcement.

Charles Suchy is a life-long firearms enthusiast and avid hunter. Charles has over 20 years of experience as a firearms instructor. He teaches Pistol, Shotgun, Carbine, and Rifle.

Instructor Certifications:

  • Certified- Firearms Instructor- Firearms Division-Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
  • Certified – Illinois State Police CCW Instructor
  • Registered State of Illinois Firearms Instructor
  • IL Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation (IDFPR) Certified Firearms Instructor
  • NRA Certified Firearms Instructor

Professional Affiliations:

  • International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA
  • International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI)
  • Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
  • National Rifle Association (NRA)