ABOUT US
WHAT WE OFFER
- FFL Firearm Sales & Transfers
- Laser Engraving & Gun Stippling
- Tactical Fitness Classes
- Ground Defense/ Self Defense Classes
- In-Home/ On Site "The Vigilant Homeowner" - Home Security Development & Training Program
- Concealed Carry Class
- Confidence to Carry
- Next Level CCL
- Pistol Courses
- AR-15 (Rifle) Courses
- Master Classes
- Personal & Specialized Group Training
OUR TEAM
DAVID KIEST
David Kiest has an extensive background to include military special operations, law enforcement and private military contracting. David began his career in 1990 as a U.S. Army Infantryman where he succeeded in completing the Army Ranger Course, Airborne School, Air Assault School, Sniper School and then earned the coveted Green Beret where he was also a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Instructor.
After 12 years in the Army, David joined a local Police Department where he worked patrol duties, juvenile investigations and High School Liaison duties for a school of 2500 young men and women. During his time as a police officer, he spent 4 years on the SWAT team ultimately taking on duties of the Tactical Commander and Assistant Team Commander. After 5 1/2 years in law enforcement, David went back into work overseas in combat zones in a position that only hires former Special Operations, where he is still employed to this day.
David was also one of the owners/lead instructors for Barebones Crossfit of Yorkville for 7 years while also working in his contractor role overseas. During his time as an athletic coach, David trained hundreds of clientele in fitness and nutrition with amazing results. David also ran the Crossfit Kids program where he has worked with many kids in the process of developing fitness/nutrition/mindset/self confidence.
A list of some of his training and achievements are:
- U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant
- U.S. Army Airborne/Ranger qualified
- Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Instructor
- NRA Law Enforcement Carbine Instructor
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- USCCA Basic Pistol Instructor
- CrossFit Level 1 and 2 Coach
- CrossFit Olympic Lifting Coach
- CrossFit Gymnastics Coach
- CrossFit Kids Instructor
MELISSA KIEST
Melissa has always been involved in fitness and nutrition, doing everything from Aerobics classes to Yoga and lifting weights. However, it wasn't until starting high intensity training in 2009 that she actually found a love for working out and teaching others. Melissa became a CrossFit coach for the following 7 years when she and her husband Dave opened up the first CrossFit gym in the area in 2010. During that 7 years, Melissa coached hundreds of athletes, using her knowledge and training to help them reach their fitness goals. In 2016 Melissa's husband Dave began his own company teaching firearm training locally and Melissa began assisting with classes and handling the management of the company.
After taking a break from Coaching fitness classes, Melissa began to train a small ladies class in 2021. Since this time, she and Dave and brought their love for fitness and the tactical lifestyle together to create an all in one training facility, BattleFit 720, Inc.
Some of Melissa's background in fitness training include:
- CrossFit Level I Certification 2010-2017
- Bare Bones CrossFit Co-Owner and Coach 2010-2017
- Gymnastics Course 2012
- Olympic Lifting Course 2011
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