DENVER HOUCK'S INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY

13-Year Marine Corps Veteran | Firearms Expert | Combat Instructor

Denver Houck is a former United States Marine Corps Infantry Rifleman with 13 years of service, gaining expertise in both combat and marksmanship training. He refined his skills not only on the battlefield but also as an instructor at Parris Island’s Marksmanship Training Unit, where he trained countless Marines in precision shooting.

Military Experience & Specialties

Denver served in multiple units across the Marine Corps, including:

🔹 8th & I, Washington, DC – Alpha Co., 2nd Platoon

🔹 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division – Fox Co., 2nd Platoon

🔹 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division – India Co., 2nd Platoon

🔹 Parris Island, SC – Starlite Rifle Range & Marksmanship Training Unit

🔹 Recruiting Duty – 6th Marine Corps District, Orlando, FL

Alongside his rank progression, he earned multiple Military Occupational Specialties (MOS):

✔ 0311 – Infantry Rifleman

✔ 8411 – Marine Corps Recruiter

✔ 0933 – Combat Marksmanship Coach

✔ 0931 – Combat Marksmanship Trainer

✔ Primary Marksmanship Instructor (PMI) – Favorite Job

✔ Combat Marksmanship Coach’s Course Instructor

Denver also completed advanced military training in:

✅ MOUT (Military Operations on Urban Terrain)

✅ Jungle Warfare

✅ Cold Weather Warfare

✅ Airborne (Basic Jump School)

✅ Mountain Warfare

✅ Desert Warfare

Awards & Recognitions

Denver was awarded numerous medals, ribbons, and commendations, including:

🏅 Purple Heart Medal

🏅 Combat Action Ribbon

🏅 Iraq Campaign Medal (w/ 1 Star)

🏅 Global War on Terrorism Medal

🏅 Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (4th Award)

🏅 Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon

🏅 Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award)

🏅 Meritorious Mast (6th Award)

🏅 Letter of Appreciation (3rd Award)

Post-Military Career: Firearms Instructor & Training Expert

After leaving the Marine Corps in 2012, Denver became a Firearms Instructor (FI) for the Department of State at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. He trained Third Country Nationals (TCNs) from Uganda and Kenya in weapons handling, including:

🔸 Glock 19

🔸 M4 Service Carbine

🔸 M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon)

🔸 M240B Machine Gun

In 2015, he transitioned to a new role as a Range Master Firearms Instructor (RMFI) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan with AEGIS. He later became the Training Manager, specializing in teaching Gurkhas and security personnel advanced shooting techniques.

After suffering from lead poisoning, Denver returned home to focus on civilian firearms training, earning the following NRA Instructor Certifications:

🔹 NRA Pistol Instructor

🔹 NRA Rifle Instructor

🔹 NRA Shotgun Instructor

🔹 NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor

He also became part of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office School Marshal Program, enhancing his ability to train civilians in defensive shooting techniques.

Tip of the Spear Training Group – Making You Harder to Kill

In 2018, Denver launched Tip of the Spear Training Group, where he serves as Chief Instructor—helping clients develop the skills they need to survive deadly encounters.

By 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Denver earned his USCCA Certified Instructor certification, specializing in Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals.

Decades of experience. Proven battlefield skills. Real-world training.

🔥 Train with Denver Houck & become HARDER TO KILL. 🔥