When your production involves firearms, edged weapons, or tactical gear, you need a weapons master and armorer who brings real-world experience, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to coach actors in believable, authentic movement.
At CCCD & USFTA, we offer professional weapons master and armorer services for film, television, and commercial productions across Colorado and surrounding states, including New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, Kansas, and Nebraska.
Whether you’re filming an indie short, streaming series, commercial, or major feature, we ensure your action scenes are safe, realistic, and professionally managed — without compromising creativity.
Our Weapons Master & Armorer Services Include:
✅ On-Set Weapons Safety Coordination
✅ Actor Firearms and Weapons Handling Training
✅ Realistic Firearms and Tactical Movement Coaching
✅ Prop Weapon Inspection, Handling, and Management
✅ Period-Correct and Tactical Weapons Techniques
✅ Gear Selection, Setup, and Authentic Styling for Characters
✅ Scene Rehearsals, Choreography, and Movement Direction
✅ Chain of Custody and Weapons Accountability Systems
✅ Consulting on Script Development and Scene Authenticity
Why Hire a Professional Weapons Master & Armorer?
- Authenticity: We train actors to move, carry, and handle weapons and gear naturally to enhance believability.
- Safety: We establish strict on-set safety protocols, from initial briefings to scene execution and post-scene checks.
- Experience: We bring years of real-world firearms, defensive tactics, and training experience to the entertainment industry.
- Gear Knowledge: We help productions select, fit, and present tactical and period-correct gear to match their characters and storylines.
- Flexibility: We adapt to the fast-changing needs of productions while maintaining professionalism and safety as top priorities.
- Peace of Mind: Directors and producers can focus on creativity, knowing all weaponry and gear are handled safely and expertly.
About Our Weapons Master & Armorer
Mark Schneider, Weapons Master and Lead Instructor, has over 10 years of professional firearms instruction experience and more than 20 years of hands-on firearms ownership and shooting experience, combined with a strong background in defensive tactics and tactical training.
As a Training Manager for a major armed security company, Mark has overseen the training and certification of hundreds of armed security officers in safe weapons handling, tactical movement, de-escalation techniques, and legal compliance.
He has personally trained thousands of concealed carry students across Colorado, covering topics like firearm safety, lawful use of force, real-world shooting skills, and responsible carry practices.
Mark is now bringing his extensive safety leadership, coaching ability, and deep weapons knowledge to the film and television industry — helping productions deliver authentic, powerful, and safe performances involving firearms and tactical gear.
Certifications and Qualifications:
- PPCT Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Graduate of SIG Sauer Academy 103 Intermediate Pistol Course
- Graduate of SIG Sauer Academy 104 Advanced Pistol Course
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
- NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
- NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
- USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor
- OC Spray (Chemical Agent) Certified Instructor
- TASER Certified Instructor
In addition to weapons expertise, Mark has extensive knowledge of tactical gear, loadout setup, duty rigging, plate carriers, holsters, and personal protection equipment — ensuring that not only are weapons handled correctly, but that characters’ gear is realistic and functional on screen.
Mark is passionate about bringing realism, professionalism, and absolute safety to every production he supports.
Looking for our full list of available firearms, gear, and pricing? We maintain a detailed and updated Firearm & Tactical Gear Rental Roster that includes day rates for all firearms, body armor, holsters, and on-set services.
👉 Click here to view the complete rental roster and pricing sheet.
Need firearms training for your cast and crew?
We offer certified training programs for actors, stunt performers, and production staff covering safe handling of pistols, rifles, and shotguns — all tailored for film and television. Our curriculum blends NRA and USCCA safety standards with on-set realism.
👉 Click here to learn more about our firearms safety training for actors and crew.
Industries We Serve
🎬 Independent Films
🎬 Television Series
🎬 Commercial Productions
🎬 Streaming and Web Series
🎬 Music Videos and Short Films
🌎 STATES WE SERVE
🎥 Serving Film Productions Across the Mountain West
We travel to production locations across:
- Colorado – Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, Grand Junction
- New Mexico – Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces
- Utah – Salt Lake City, Moab, St. George
- Wyoming – Cheyenne, Laramie, Casper
- Arizona – Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson
- Kansas – Wichita, Topeka
- Nebraska – Lincoln, Omaha
Need us on location? We’ll come to you outside these states, contact us directly — travel options are available.
Contact Us
Ready to add professional weapons handling, actor coaching, tactical gear expertise, and set safety to your next production?
📞 Call us at: Phone: (720) 924-6654
✉️ Email: cccdinstructor@gmail.com
