About The Instructor
Curriculum Vitae
Jonathan Mantel
Currently assigned to the patrol division, Jon has been employed for the past nine years as a police officer in the town of Cromwell, CT. His diverse roles with the police department include Firearms Instructor, TASER Instructor and Field Training Officer (FTO). He is responsible for organizing firearms training for the dept. and writing all lesson plans related to firearms. Jon has attended numerous training classes involving firearms including Patrol Rifle Instructor, Simunition Instructor (force on force), NRA Pistol Instructor and is certified as a COLT M-16 Armorer, GLOCK Armorer and past Smith&Wesson Armorer. Jon is responsible for giving firearms instruction to department personnel during yearly qualification and throughout the year and additional training that includes force on force training (active shooter), low light training, movement drills and other essential training for police officers. Jon has assisted with firearms training at the Connecticut Police Academy with new recruit classes. He is a member with the following organizations: International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), Massachusetts Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and Armorers Association (MLEFIAA), Illinois Tactical Officers Association (ITOA), and the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Personal Statement
I made a decision to share my knowledge of firearms to the general public because I believe that there are not enough qualified instructors to teach those who wish to increase their knowledge of firearms and for those who have no knowledge of firearms but are interested in learning. I created Kandu Enterprises LLC and with help from my family and friends I have entered onto the web with AimToShoot.com. My mission is to give quality instruction to my students in a calm and controlled learning atmosphere where everyone feels safe, relaxed and challenged. Actual hands-on participation is required by each student to enhance their learning experience and to forge a lasting memory and sense of personal accomplishment and confidence while continuing to practice and increase their knowledge beyond the firearms introduction class. I haven’t created anything new when it comes to firearms handling, safety or proper manipulation but I believe that my training ability as an instructor is what sets me apart from others and I want to pass my knowledge on to individuals who wish to learn responsible firearms handling. I have created a very flexible time table for classes which allows everyone to attend. Both men and women are encouraged to consider attending my classes. This allows interested, responsible individuals of either gender to participate in firearms instruction no matter what their schedule is. Classes can be held at my designated training facility or can be arranged at a place of business (within reason and subject to my discretion). If you are interested in attending a firearms class or have a question please contact me at the listed number or email me. I make every effort to reply in a timely manner with all requests, questions and comments.