About Us

Full Armor Training was founded with a clear purpose: to address the critical need for training individuals interested in owning and carrying firearms. Through discussions with potential firearm owners, we identified a significant gap in knowledge regarding the legal ramifications of using a firearm in self-defense situations. To address this, we developed courses utilizing USCCA training materials to equip individuals with the necessary skills and understanding.

Drawing from our vast experience as high-level managers and supervisors in law enforcement, we recognized the necessity of offering comprehensive courses that cultivate effective leadership and management skills. Our programs incorporate behavioral analysis (DISC) and motivators training to empower individuals to better understand themselves and their interactions with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors.

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We believe there is a real need for training individuals interested in owning and carrying a firearm. In talking to several people, we noticed a lot of them had no idea of the legal problems one could find themselves in after using a firearm on another individual and decided to develop and offer training to equip them in this area using USCCA training materials.

Relying upon the many years of experience as a high level manager and supervisor in law enforcement and teaching many leadership courses, we decided to offer courses covering many of the requirements to become a good leader and manager. These courses all include some Behavioral Analysis (DISC) and Motivators training which equips individuals on how to better understand themselves, their co-workers, subordinates and their supervisors.

J.O. Smith, a distinguished retired law enforcement specialist with over 48 years of experience, is at the helm of Full Armor Training. Jimmy’s extensive background includes 18 years at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), where he held the position of Chief for three training divisions. He also served as the Director of the International Law Enforcement Academy in Gaborone, Botswana, training law enforcement officials from over 34 Sub-Saharan countries.

Before his tenure at FLETC, Jimmy dedicated 28 years to the U.S. Park Police, supervised the Criminal Investigations Branch, and led a SWAT team in San Francisco, CA. Additionally, he played a vital role in the protection detail for the Secretary of the Interior for seven years.

As an accomplished law enforcement executive, investigator, and instructor, J.O. has a proven ability to develop and implement international and local training curricula. His expertise is instrumental in combating transnational crime and addressing general law enforcement challenges.

J.O. is certified by Sheepdog Church Security to offer guidance on safeguarding church safety and security. He is also a certified DISC and Motivators instructor with global experience in leadership training. His courses encompass a variety of topics, including:

• Behavioral Style Analysis (DISC)
• Motivators
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Goal-Oriented Management
• Body Language
• Team Building
• Observation Skills

Jimmy has been an adjunct instructor for leadership courses aimed at government officials in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the past three years. Recently, he conducted a two-week leadership and DISC course for the St. Lucia Police command staff and a week-long leadership course for the Barbados Police Force.