About the Instructors

Chris Medlin

The Concealed Weapons Permit Classes are taught by Chris Medlin. Chris has been a police officer for a municipal police department in South Carolina for over 13 years. He has been a member of the department’s tactical team for over 10 years and is currently a sniper for the team. Chris is a South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy certified Firearms Instructor and a LEBA certified Police Mountain Bike Instructor. He is also certified by SLED to teach the South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit classes.

Chris is an American Red Cross certified first Aid & CPR Instructor.

Chris served 7 1/2 years in the U.S. Air Force as a firefighter. He is also a veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

Tracy Medlin

Tracy is co-owner of Your Best Defense and she is an American Red Cross certified first Aid & CPR Instructor.

Kristie White

Kristie is an NRA certified Basic Pistol Assistant Instructor and an American Red Cross certified First Aid & CPR Instructor. Kristie regularly assists with the Concealed Weapon Permit Classes.