Professional Firearms Training
Founded by Professionals
Founded in 2013 by law enforcement professionals with years of operations experience, Covert Dynamics now operates as the firarms training cell of Grey Sector Consulting, LLC. While based in the Kansas City Metro area, training courses are available at other locations upon request.
In addition to live-fire training courses, Covert Dynamics' Concierge Training Service provides one-on-one firearms training which can be combined with an overall personal or business security consulting plan. This besoke service is ideal for clients seeking to increase their security posture but require privacy and discretion.
Designed for the Armed Citizen
Covert Dynamics' handgun and carbine training courses are specifically designed to provide the armed citizen and other non-government personnel with ongoing firearms and gun fighting skill development. Our training is presented in the context of the real-life needs of the armed citizen. Follow our Facebook page for class announcements.
Founder & Lead Instructor
A founding member of Covert Dynamics, Scott Francis retired from federal service in 2026 following a distinguished 30-year law enforcement career. His experience includes more than 25 years conducting plainclothes, covert, and undercover operations in domestic and international environments. Throughout his career, Scott served with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service, and spent 10 years as a police officer and detective with a major municipal police department in Missouri. Drawing on extensive operational experience—including high-risk assignments and deadly force encounters—Scott delivers training grounded in real-world application rather than theory.
Scott has held certifications as a Range Master Handgun Instructor, SIG Sauer Academy Master Handgun and Rifle Instructor, Centrifuge Training Vehicle CQB Instructor, UTM Force-on-Force Instructor, and was a DHS-certifed Firearms and Defensive Tactics Instructor. In addition to his operational background, Scott has trained extensively with many of the industry's most respected instructors, including Pat McNamara, Frank Proctor, John McPhee, Tom Givens, Mike Pannone, Will Petty, Scott Jedlinski, Steve Fisher, and Mike Green. This combination of operational experience and continuous professional development enables him to provide practical, relevant, and performance-driven instruction to security professionals and responsible citizens alike.
Training Courses
Handgun
Covert Dynamics offers several levels of handgun training beginning with our flagship course Defensive Handgun 1. This course includes one of our most popular training blocks, Mental Preparation of Armed Confrontation.
Defensive Handgun 2 is a shooting-only class to expose the client to more challenging shooting requirements and standards.
Covert Dynamics offers several levels of handgun training beginning with our flagship course Defensive Handgun 1. This course includes one of our most popular training blocks, Mental Preparation of Armed Confrontation.
Defensive Handgun 2 is a shooting-only class to expose the client to more challenging shooting requirements and standards. This includes establishing a performance matrix on several standard drills to track individual perfomance.
Carbine
Covert Dynamics' base-level carbine class, Defensive Carbine 1, provides the client with a fondation of skills utilizing the AR-15 platform.
Defensive Carbine 2 builds on the first course and provides the client exposure to an additional level of skills and challenging shooting drills/requirements.
Concierge Level Training
Concierge Level Training
Concierge Training Service delivers discreet, customized one-on-one firearms instruction, threat assessments, and/or security consulting tailored to each client's specific needs. Ideal for individuals seeking personalized training, enhanced privacy, and professional guidance to improve their skills, preparedness, and overall security posture.