OUR STAFF
Aaron Hilderbrandt
Aaron Hilderbrandt is the founder and senior instructor of Sasquatch Tactical, where he specializes in firearms training with a focus on self-defense techniques. A lifelong firearms enthusiast, Aaron began his journey with hunting at an early age, eventually building a successful career in the United States Army. He particularly enjoys teaching defensive shooting classes, including defensive pistol, shotgun, and precision scoped rifle for all skill levels.
Experience as an Instructor
Aaron holds multiple certifications as a firearm instructor, including:
• Rangemaster Certified Master Pistol Instructor
• Rangemaster Certified Advanced Pistol Instructor
• Rangemaster Certified Pistol Instructor
• Rangemaster Certified Advanced Shotgun Instructor
• Rangemaster Certified Shotgun Instructor
• Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Instructor
• NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
• NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
• NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
• NRA Certified Personal Protection In The Home Instructor
• NRA Certified Personal Protection Outside The Home Instructor
• IDPA Master Classification
• CPR/AED Certified
Accolades & Training Experience
Aaron has had the privilege to train with some of the leading experts in the firearms industry, enhancing his skills as a firearm instructor. Some of his training experiences include:
• Tom Givens/Rangemaster
• Tim Herron/Tim Herron Shooting
• Benjamin Dewalt/Onsight Firearms Training
• Raul Martinez Jr, J.J Marks/Rogue Methods
• Tre'Von Barber/Barber Training Solutions
• Rich Graham/Full Spectrum Warriors
• Mike Green, Chris Alvarez, Luke Brooks/Green Ops
• KC Eusebio
• Tim Reedy/TDR Training
• Massad Ayoob/Massad Ayoob Group
• Scott Jedlinski/Modern Samurai Project
• Austin Proulx/GoFast Concepts
Chris Hull
Chris Hull is a firearm instructor with Sasquatch Tactical and a lifelong firearms enthusiast dedicated to practical, performance-driven defensive shooting training. His approach emphasizes safe firearms handling, skill development relevant to self-defense, and proven techniques that students can confidently apply both on and off the range. Chris is passionate about helping students become safer, more capable, and more confident armed citizens through effective firearms training.
Experience as an Instructor
Chris holds multiple instructor certifications including:
• Rangemaster Certified Professional Pistolcraft Instructor
• Rangemaster Certified Master Pistol Instructor
• Rangemaster Certified Advanced Pistol Instructor
• Rangemaster Certified Pistol Instructor
• ACS Stop The Bleed Certification
• CPR Certified
Accolades & Training Experience
Committed to continual growth and professional development, Chris continues to train with nationally recognized experts in Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun, ensuring his skills in defensive shooting remain top-notch. Some of the notable instructors he has trained with include:
• Tom Givens/Rangemaster
• Paul Perkerson, Josh Kent, Sam Houston/Warrior Poet Society
• Benjamin Dewalt/Onsight Firearms Training
• Don Edwards/Greenline Tactical
• Gabe White/Gabe White Training
• Austin Proulx/GoFast Concepts
• Lou Ann Hamblin/Louka Tactical
• Erick Gelhaus/Cougar Mountain Solutions
• Ashton Ray/360 Performance Shooting
• Simon Golob/Pistol-Training.com
• John Nordman/Hard Target Solutions
• Kyle Thompson/Cover Your 6 Shooting
• Tactical Advantage Laoch Award, Christopher Bean