Meet The Instructor

A man smiling and wearing a camouflage baseball cap and a white t-shirt with a logo for Orange Firearms Defense, standing against a plain white background.

Craig Orange — FoundeR

Craig is a retired LAPD Police Sergeant with over 27 years of service. He retired in 2023 as a top sergeant in the Southwest "Elite Gang Unit". His specialties are “tactics" and “firearms instruction." During his 27+ year career, he was an instructor at the Los Angeles Police Academy and a field training officer. He also worked in multiple specialized units, with one of them being the coveted Metro Division.

Orange Firearms Defense was created with the passion for teaching and training firearms safety with the purpose of home defense in support of protecting family and self. Safety is important. “Just because you own a firearm does not mean you are equipped for all scenarios.” Craig is in the business of training everyday people and building confidence around safety and protection.

The "OFD" Mission:

Our mission is to provide everyday people with the basic skill set to protect themselves, their families and loved ones!