Gino Giliotti
Owner and Instructor
1ST IN
As a dedicated instructor and student, I practice, train and compete to ensure continual improvement in my performance, maximizing my efforts and putting my skills to the test. Then I pass along learnings to my students, sharing the most relevant, current and effective shooting techniques available.
I’m an active USPSA competitor in the Carry Optics division and PCSL competitor in the Practical division. My firearms training includes Rangemaster Certified Advanced Pistol Instructor and Rangemaster Certified Pistol Instructor under Tom Givens.
Over the past 12+ years I’ve also completed various levels of combative and performance based courses in Carbine, Pistol, Shotgun, Concealed Carry, Small Unit Tactics, CQB Tactics, Force on Force and USPSA/PCSL, under some of the top instructors in the industry.
Origins
The idea for my business didn’t originate in a “light bulb” moment. It grew from closely held beliefs, fundamental values and the skill I developed preparing and training to operate effectively when responding to emergencies. I applied this to my work as a firefighter in Philadelphia and now as a firearms instructor. It comes from real-world knowledge and hands-on experience that emphasized the difference between exercising a skill while calm and exercising a skill while under stress. It was born from a recognized need for a better, more practical and realistic approach to training that focused on pressure testing skills, building proficiency in shooting fundamentals, marksmanship at various distances, and honing the ability to operate a firearm under physical and mental stress.
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Where we train
Based in Philadelphia, PA, 1ST IN serves Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Delaware. Regularly scheduled open enrollment and private pistol and carbine training classes are conducted at the Lebanon County Police Combat Pistol Club, a gun club and outdoor range located at 1855 Russel Road, Lebanon, PA. Private training is available as well by appointment for both private 1:1 training and group classes at your indoor or outdoor gun range. Get in touch to discuss your training needs.
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Make contact.
Questions about classes, achieving goals and direction for where to begin? Call me to have a discussion about your training.
gino@1stinasset.com
(267) 312-3416
Philadelphia, PA