Dave Bellinger
Lead instructor

A business professional, entrepreneur and problem solver with thirty years of experience. Dave has a knack for identifying problems or opportunities for improvement then developing and implementing solutions to eliminate those problems and drive the improvements
 
Dave is an avid firearms enthusiast and certified firearms instructor, with a passion for teaching others as well as improving his own skills. Throughout the pursuit of his training, his ability to objectively evaluate the training, recognize problems and identify areas for improvement in the training resulted in the launch of Strata Firearms Training, LLC in 2020.
 
He is truly dedicated to preparing and training others, individuals and organizations, so they are more knowledgeable, better prepared and ready to respond well during a crisis. 

Jay Bell
Lead Instructor

An expert in active shooter preparedness combined with close to a decade worth of training, and a diverse background that uniquely positions him as a vital asset to our training team. With over two decades of experience working within church communities, coupled with his proficiency as a corporate trainer and firearms instructor, Jay brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge to our team.

His commitment to empowering individuals and organizations to navigate crisis situations with confidence exemplifies the core values of our company, making him an indispensable leader in the field of active shooter preparedness.

Jill Bellinger
Curriculum Director

A professional educator with twenty years of experience, Jill has the passion and skill for teaching and helping others do their best. Although retired from Greenville County Schools, she has not left teaching altogether. Since retiring, Jill has become an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, and a SC SLED CWP Instructor. She is a highly recommended instructor for all skill levels of firearms enthusiasts. 
 
As a professional educator, she brings valuable experience in writing and evaluating curriculum. In 2020, she joined our team and immediately began to drive improvements and build curriculum for all of our courses. During this time of curriculum development, she recognized after years of going through annual training videos for an ‘active shooter event’, just how completely UNPREPARED we are to respond to an active shooter. Understanding the lack of adequate or real training in this area, she collaborated with our team to develop our “Run, Hide, Fight Training”.