Our professional team comprises retired law enforcement personnel, competitive shooters, outdoor enthusiasts, and a diverse group of firearm enthusiasts. The team has a passion for firearms and shooting, and it is evident in every interaction they have with our customers. They each have a desire to assist and educate customers of all skill levels. When you visit Coastal Plain Shooting Academy, you can trust that your needs will be met with every visit!
-
Jim Marsal
General Manager
Jim Marsal brings over 30 years of law enforcement experience, retiring in 2020 after serving in roles including SWAT member, sniper, detective, firearms instructor, armorer, patrol captain, and support services captain. He completed more than 3,800 hours of specialized law enforcement training during his career.
Outside of law enforcement, Jim spent five years working in a retail gun shop as a gunsmith and salesman and has been a competitive shooter since 1985 in disciplines including USPSA, IDPA, Bullseye, service rifle, and 3-Gun. A lifelong firearms enthusiast and collector, he and his family are lifetime NRA members.
Jim has factory training from major manufacturers including Glock, Colt, Sig Sauer, Springfield Armory, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Benelli, and Heckler & Koch. His specialties include 1911 pistols, S&W revolvers, and AR-platform rifles.
He holds multiple instructor certifications, including NC Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun Instructor, and NC Concealed Carry Instructor. Since 2013, Jim has taught gunsmithing courses at local community colleges and has recently focused on helping churches strengthen security and active threat response training.
-
Darrell Ange
Assistant Manager
Darrell Ange brings a lifelong passion for firearms, safety, and training to Coastal Plain Shooting Academy. A lifelong gun enthusiast and collector, Darrell has extensive knowledge across multiple firearm platforms, including pistols, revolvers, and both U.S. and European carbine systems. His passion for firearms history, collecting, and responsible ownership has made him a trusted resource for shooters of all experience levels.
His background includes training through BLET, along with experience in private, personal, and executive security.
Darrell’s dedication to safety and preparedness extends beyond the range through his work establishing multiple church security teams and his continued service as an active church security team member today. His focus on education, responsibility, and practical training helps create a safe and welcoming experience for every customer at CPSA.
Darrell is an NRA Range Safety Officer, NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Rifle Instructor, and NRA Shotgun Instructor.
-
Mitchell Meeks
CFO
Mitchell Meeks is an NRA Range Safety Officer, NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Rifle Instructor, and NRA Shotgun Instructor.
-
Sherri
Teaching experience includes Hunters Education/4H shooting teams, defensive shooting training, and active membership on her church security team. Sherri is an NRA Rifle and Pistol Instructor, as well as an NRA Range Safety Officer.
-
Marcus
New shooter training specialist, Certified concealed carry instructor, gun collector, numerous training classes, lifelong shooter in various firearm types. Marcus is an NRA Rifle and Pistol Instructor, as well as an NRA Range Safety Officer.
-
Norm
Lifelong shooter and collector of various types of firearms. New shooter training for over 25 years, Norm is an NRA Rifle and Pistol Instructor, as well as an NRA Range Safety Officer.
-
Tommy
Master class USPSA shooter, 3 gun shooter, former North American Tactical Champion, former NC State USPSA Champion, Retired LE, Gunsmithing, NC Certified Concealed Carry Instructor. Tommy is an NRA Rifle and Pistol Instructor, as well as an NRA Range Safety Officer.
-
Zach
Experience in both defensive pistol and rifle training in military and civilian applications. He assisted in concealed carry courses. competition experience in pistol and rifle. Knowledgeable on numerous firearm brands. Zach is an NRA Rifle and Pistol Instructor, as well as an NRA Range Safety Officer. -
Amanda
Lifelong shooter, and new shooter’s instructor for many years. Amanda actively competes in USPSA and Steel Challenge competitions and is an NRA Rifle and Pistol Instructor, as well as an NRA Range Safety Officer. -
Rick
NRA Instructor for Chief Range Safety Officer, Certified Home Firearm Safety, Certified Pistol and Rifle Instructor, Certified Refuse to be a Victim Instructor, Personal Protection In Home, Personal Protection Outside of Home, NC Hunter Safety
-
Johnnie
U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Lifelong hunter. Serious competitive shooter in the following disciplines: CMP Service Rifle, Vintage Sniper, and M&P handgun matches. Experienced ammunition reloader with broad training in the operation and maintenance of multiple weapons systems. Certified NRA Pistol and Rifle Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, and North Carolina Concealed Carry Instructor. -
Hilton
Retired Law Enforcement, Firearms Instructor with over 20 years of experience. He is a Hunter Safety Education Instructor, former District Hunter Education specialist for NCWRC. He has taught shooting sports programs for men, women and youth with multiple firearms and archery. Lifelong, Hunter, Shooter, Collector and all-round gun enthusiast. Hilton is an NRA Rifle and Pistol Instructor, as well as an NRA Range Safety Officer. -
Scott
Former US Coast Guard Veteran, Retired law enforcement officer and lifelong shooter. Scott has conducted new shooter & defensive firearms training for several years. Scott is an NRA Rifle and Pistol Instructor, as well as an NRA Range Safety Officer. -
Wyatt
Wyatt retired law enforcement, Retired military. Certified to teach LE firearms and served as a Rangemaster and Small Arms Instructor and Armorer, Certified Concealed Handgun instructor. Avid collector of firearms and cutting tools and has competed in various disciplines of the shooting sports. Wyatt is an NRA Rifle and Pistol Instructor, as well as an NRA Range Safety Officer. -
-
Larry
Military combat veteran, Retired local business owner, Lifelong shooter, Collector and gun enthusiast. Larry is an NRA Rifle and Pistol Instructor, as well as an NRA Range Safety Officer.