Shooting Training Solutions are providers of firearms training.

The firearms training courses are designed by an instructor who has a wide range of experience in hostile environments also combined with handling weapons in high-risk situations.

Shooting Training Solutions firearms training utilizes a military style-training basis with the emphasis on the individual’s awareness of safety whilst handling the firearms. This is combined with accuracy, competence and awareness on the range.

Mark “Nobby” Knowles Director and training Instructor of Shooting Training Solutions has some 33 years of military service in the UK Special Forces and the Royal Marines. His operational service stretches from the Falklands war in 1982, to serving in every major conflict since, including 4 tours of Afghanistan.

MK served for 5 years as the chief instructor of the Special Boat Service and 2 years as the senior SBS Instructor at 22 SAS. He has trained numerous individuals in an array of firearms, close protection and under cover operations, having gained immeasurable expertise in these areas from personal experience and involvement.

He has been decorated with MSM, QCB, campaign medals, bars and commendations for his service.

He has a vast and extensive knowledge in the security industry and is qualified to teach and instruct firearms in the civilian environment. He prides himself on his instructional skills and teaching in a relaxed informative manner.

MK is the founding member of Shooting Training Solutions and instructs on all of the firearms courses.

MK is an NRA (National Rifle Association) accredited RCO’s (Range Conducting Officers) and NRA Club Instructor.

Shooting Training Solutions Limited, 4 The Triangle, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5PG. Registered in England & Wales. Company Number: 7745522.