BRUCE BLESSINGTON
The founder of S2 Alpha Training,  Bruce is a retired, global company Chief Executive and a certified civilian and law enforcement firearms instructor. He  is an active member of the  International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors  (IALEFI),  the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and Armorers Association (MLEFIAA), a member of the Gun Owners' Action League (GOAL) and a Benefactor Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA). He is a guest lecturer at the Massachusetts Police Training Committee Academy and the Sig Sauer Academy. He also lectures at the Carroll Graduate School of Management at Boston College on leadership and corporate governance. Bruce is a US Submarine Service veteran and a Coast Guard licensed Master Mariner. 

For a list of Bruce's  Instructor Credentials click ​here.

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MARIE BLESSINGTON
A former educator and financial officer, Marie is the co-founder of S2 Alpha Training.  A life-long shooter, she focuses on safety training and teaching women the basics of firearms use both on the range and for in-home self defensive and protection of their loved ones. She is a  member of the Gun Owners' Action League (GOAL) and Life Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA). She has taken additional professional development courses in empty hand defense and defensive shooting. Marie especially enjoys working with women who may be apprehensive about firearms and learn best in a supportive and low key environment.

For a list of Marie's Instructor Credentials click here