Trigger Talent Instructors

(Pictured left to right: Mark Maggos, Allison Vandersand, Gene Flowers)​

Allison Vandersand, Instructor

  • NRA Basic Pistol
  • NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
  • NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
  • NRA Range Safety Officer
  • Illinois State Police Certified Concealed Carry Instructor

Gene Flowers, Instructor

  • A local, state, and national shooting champion.
  • NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
  • NRA Range Safety Officer
  • Illinois State Police Certified CCW Instructor

Mark Maggos, Chief Instructor

National Rifle Association (NRA) Credentials:
One of the most accredited NRA Instructors in the area.

  • NRA instructor since 1998.
  • Illinois State Police Certified Instructor.
  • Certified to teach their most advanced courses.
  • Competing with a handgun for over 50 years in; Metallic Silhouette, Long Range Handgun, Bullseye, & IDPA.
  • Trained by America’s Special Forces personnel and elite warriors.
  • Continues to train and learn from the best.
Certified to Teach:
  • NRA Basic Pistol
  • NRA Basic Rifle
  • Basic Shotgun
  • NRA Personal Protection in the Home (Advanced)
  • NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home (Very Advanced)
  • NRA Range Safety Officer
  • Illinois State Police Certified CCW Instructor
  • New certification: RTBAV – Refuse To Be A Victim
  • Certified USCCA Instructor
Class locations

Alton VFW Post 1308
4445 North Alby St.
Alton, IL 62002

WHERE WE SHOOT
The Proving Ground Range
15205 U.S. Hwy. 67
Godfrey, IL 62035

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