Jacob M. Lewis

Bastion Defense, est. 2021

U.S. Navy Veteran
NRA Certified Instructor
SDI Certified Gunsmith

After leaving military service, like most veterans, it took me a few years to figure out my next steps in life. I worked in private security, insurance adjusting, and even attempted to join the corporate world, but it just wasn’t me. My previous experiences helped me find a new passion in educating gun owners about the mindset surrounding personal safety and defense. I started Bastion Defense to continue to educate and promote safe firearm handling and to assist those wanting to develop their personal marksmanship and defensive goals.

Certifications and Additional Training

NRA Certified Instructor

  • Chief Range Safety Officer
  • Basics of Pistol Shooting
  • Basics of Rifle Shooting
  • Basics of Shotgun Shooting
  • Home Firearms Safety
  • CCW
  • Basics of Muzzleloading
  • Personal Protection Inside the Home
  • Personal Protection Outside the Home
  • Metallic Cartridge Reloading
  • Shotgun Shell Reloading

USCCA Certified Instructor (former)

  • Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals

Military Service

  • U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, Casket Bearer
  • Hospital Corpsman
  • Field Medical Service Technician (8404/FMF)

Sonoran Desert Institute

  • Certificate in Firearms Technology - Gunsmithing