About
The GunLife Coach 
Stephen D. Powell, an Air Force veteran with more than 20 years of combined federal, military & civilian law enforcement experience; including patrol, HRT, narcotics investigations, drug task force team member and executive protection.
Powell has been teaching professionally for over 25years as a defensive tactics, Krav Maga & master firearms Instructor. Rated with numerous organizations and agencies including:
- Texas DPS (TCOLE) Instructor
- Texas DPS (TCOLE) Firearms Instructor
- Sig Sauer Academy Master Instructor
(Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)
- NRA Training Counselor
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- Krav Maga Instructor
- LE Defensive Tactics Instructor
- AZ,TX,NM CCW Instructor
His company, Patriot Outdoors, Inc, has been operational in the defensive training industry since 2004, starting a large scale training facility located in Eastern New Mexico. Patriot has provided crucial and relevant firearms training to DOD & SOCOM, state and local law enforcement and over 250K armed citizens trained.
In the Summer of 2020, his personal brand "The GunLife Coach", launched. Which is an educational & motivational approach to helping others in life and on the range. Coupled with his love for the great outdoors and big game hunting; his passion exudes success.
Over the last twenty years, Powell has appeared on local & national Fox News, Sirius XM radio, various regional newspaper, radio & tv shows, promoting military veteran entrepreneurship patriotism and key second amendment issues.
He also consults within the industry on outdoor range development & operations, training course development, public relations and crisis media management. Currently a news contributor for Politicrossing.com and Sinclair Broadcasting Group.
Now, having left the Phoenix valley, The GunLife Coach is currently operating out of Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Stephen's personal mission is to empower others to win in life and on the range from real world experience to real life application.
A Little Back Story...
My first company, Patriot Outdoors, starting off as a thousand acre training facility located in Eastern New Mexico; was such a labor of love.
It was there where my passions became reality with my unique culture for the facility; developing students and some amazing instructors and staff over the years. All of this and more was a tribute to Patriot's success.
Since 2004, Patriot has provided crucial and relevant firearms training to DOD and SOCOM, State and local Law Enforcement agencies and thousands of armed citizens.
Today, "Patriot" continues to be operational in the defensive training industry. It's a pleasure to serve for the success of those who defend our country as well as helping our citizens stand strong in the face of threat.
An Epiphany!
In the Summer of 2020, reflecting on my unconventional approaches to training, I decided to launch "The GunLife Coach".
I realized over the years, I'd developed many life application phrases comparing them to "range work and shooting". Along with many years of teaching students from Operators and law enforcement to everyday citizens; I chose to bring my experience in a more personalized outlet.
There have been so many examples in my life and from the thousands of students within my care; from stories of abuse, trauma, combat and life's failures and enabling them to find a path to success.
So, through all of that, I felt compelled to bring my experiences and inspirations to the world and help impact those around me.
I attribute all of this, to the faith God's given me and with the support of my wife and family, mentors and friends in the industry. So, Stay tuned on social to Evolve you Skills & Evolve Yourself!
Train Now, Live Longer,
Stephen D. Powell ~The GunLife Coach
The GunLife Coach provides products and services to DOD, DOJ, Corporate and Commercial firearms training, private & public courses, security advisory, shooting and range industry consulting, personal training, coaching, self defense courses, clinics and programs as well as public speaking. The GunLife Coach also offers promotional items such as hats & shirts for clientele.