Bob's background - Full Spectrum Tactical

Full Spectrum Tactical is run by Bob Steele, a retired Raleigh Police Officer and military veteran. His background matters because it shapes everything in his classroom—24 years of military service across Active, Guard, and Reserve components, including three combat deployments (Bosnia 2000, Iraq 2004 and 2009), plus 13 years on Raleigh PD patrol and field training.

Bob's military roles ranged from Drill Sergeant teaching rifle marksmanship to Tank Armor Officer to Company Commander in Baghdad. After retirement from the police department, he continued training—both in formal certifications and through ongoing advanced courses with top tactical instructors like Karl Erickson (Tactical Rifleman) and Pat McNamara (TMAC).

Core Course Offerings: - NC Concealed Carry Permit (Justice Academy certified) - Basic Pistol Class - Basic Pistol Class for Women - Basic AR/Carbine Course - Combined AR/Pistol Course - Defensive Pistol - Private Training (custom instruction)

"His students leave his classes achieving much more than they expected and having the confidence to carry their firearm safely."

Federal & State: - Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) - NC Justice Academy Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor

NRA Certifications: - NRA Certified Pistol Instructor - NRA Certified Rifle Instructor - NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor - NRA Certified Range Safety Officer

Tactical Certifications: - Certified Law Enforcement Tactical Specialist - Tactical Handgun Instructor - Tactical Shotgun Instructor

Additional Training: - Blue Belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu - Verbal Judo (Tactical Language) - Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)

This isn't someone who read a manual and got certified. Bob trained soldiers preparing for Iraq's first elections, ran field training for Raleigh PD patrol officers, and has logged real experience across multiple conflict zones and domestic law enforcement environments. He brings that perspective directly into the classroom.