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Meet Your Instructors
At HQ Precision, LLC, we believe excellent instruction comes from experience, dedication, and a genuine desire to help others succeed. Meet the instructors who will guide you in developing confidence and skill in firearms sports and self-defense.
Curtis Quiring – Director of Training and Curriculum Development
Curtis Quiring is more than a firearms instructor—he’s a seasoned mentor with over a decade of experience helping individuals master the fundamentals and refine advanced techniques. Whether you’re new to firearms or looking to advance your skills, Curtis excels at helping people transition from uncertainty to proficiency with pistols, rifles, and shotguns.
Curtis has a strong background in defensive firearms use, individual tactics, and competitive shooting. His training includes Distinguished Graduate certifications in Defensive Handgun, Practical Rifle, Defensive Shotgun, and Rifle Marksmanship from Front Sight Firearms Training Institute. He has also completed advanced training in Tactical Long Gun, Edged Weapons, Open Hand Combat, Integrated Arms techniques, and more from organizations such as F5 Range and Stronghold SOF Solutions.
Curtis’ teaching style is practical and relatable. He has a natural ability to simplify complex skills into manageable steps, ensuring every student builds confidence through clear instruction and consistent practice.
Garryl Hudgins – President and Firearms Instructor
Garryl Hudgins brings precision and clarity to firearms instruction. With over five years of private coaching experience, Garryl specializes in helping individuals replace unsafe or ineffective habits with solid, reliable skills. His expertise in defensive firearms use, tactics, and competitive shooting makes him a trusted guide for students at all levels.
Garryl also achieved Distinguished Graduate certifications in Defensive Handgun, Practical Rifle, and Defensive Shotgun from Front Sight Firearms Training Institute. His advanced training includes Tactical Long Gun, Advanced Handgun Techniques, Integrated Arms, and more from organizations such as F5 Range and Stronghold SOF Solutions.
With a background as a college instructor and a mechanical engineer, Garryl excels at breaking down technical concepts into clear, actionable steps. His patient and thorough approach ensures students leave with the skills and understanding needed to handle firearms confidently and safely.
A Partnership Built on Shared Expertise
Curtis and Garryl first connected in 2016 as colleagues in the medical device and implant engineering industry where they also discovered they shared a deep interest in firearms sports, training, and self-defense. With over 50 combined years of technical and teaching experience, they’ve honed their ability to present information in a clear, approachable way.
Their shared commitment to safety, precision, and skill development led to the creation of HQ Precision, LLC. Together, they’ve crafted training programs designed to help students build competence and develop the mindset necessary for responsible firearm use.
Begin Your Training with Confidence
Curtis and Garryl look forward to working with you as you start or advance your journey in firearms sports and self-defense. With their experience and practical teaching approach, you’ll gain the skills and understanding needed to succeed in every step of your training.