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Modern Defensive Training Systems, LLC - Brief Biographies

What can you expect at a course?

1. We will not lecture. We involve participants in discussion of real life scenarios, video presentations and the Law, as we cover the State approved curriculum for each course.

2. Expert, personable and "down to earth" instruction by the first Utah Certified Instructor in WNY. Other UT instructors have trained with Mark, and we are flattered to say that they even use variations of our materials.

3. Ongoing contact to answer questions through the permit process, as well as concealed carry course trends.

4. Fingerprints, notary, and photo are ALL INCLUDED in the price for most classes. Depending on the group and local resources in the area, some minor charges may apply.

5. ADVANCE REGISTRATION BY PAYPAL IS EASY.

6. We return phone calls promptly and follow up on concerns quickly.

Click here to see combative pistol and other courses offered by Modern Defensive Training Systems, LLC across New York State.

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Chris Fry, Director & Owner, Modern Defense Training Systems, LLC (MDTS)

Chair of Education Committee for the NYS Rifle & Pistol Association

Chris handles the combative, tactical and deployment courses available on www.mdtstraining.com

Chris Fry is a life long martial arts student and instructor who has specialized in high-intensity force-on-force combatives simulation training since 1990. Chris holds instructor certifications in the Filipino Martial Arts, Jeet Kune Do, multiple Karate systems, Combat Concepts, less-lethal weapons, Fear Adrenaline Stress Training (F.A.S.T.), and various NRA and tactical firearms training programs. Chris is currently active in the executive protection industry working as a Protection Agent for PFC Safeguards. Additionally, Chris has graduated numerous commercial handgun, shotgun, carbine and tactical training courses conducted by industry experts totaling 700+ hours of training.

Chris is credited with developing many innovative rape prevention and child/student safety programs for schools and educational institutions. He is a subject matter expert in personal defense and an active member of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, American Self Defense Institute, FAST Defense Instructors Association, and Pekiti-Tirsia International. Chris holds a Bachelor's Degree in Cytotechnology from S.U.N.Y. Health Science Center at Syracuse.

Chris is currently the Director of Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, NY where he conducts courses in reality-based Practical Combatives, Extreme Close Quarters Physical Defense, Edged Weapon Combatives, and Combative Pistol, Carbine and Shotgun skills. As an active Certified PROTOCOM Instructor with Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts in Nevada, Chris' duties include lead instruction during PROTOCOM and various Open Program events. Click here to see a complete training and instructional resume.

Mark Sack, Certified Utah Instructor Since 2007

Mark Sack joined MDTS as a Management Consultant to write and implement the curriculum for the pistol permit and NRA courses to be offered. Mark was the First Utah Certified Instructor in the WNY area and has trained federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, as well as civilians.