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Ted Samodel,
Certified USCCA Defensive Instructor

Ted Samodel is a lifelong shooting enthusiast, experienced educator, and safety and preparedness professional with more than 35 years of public school teaching experience. He combines proven instructional methods, strong communication skills, and practical defensive training to help people and organizations prepare intelligently for the unexpected.

As founder of Crosspoint Preparedness, Ted is a:

  • USCCA Certified Defensive Instructor

  • USCCA Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor

  • USCCA Official Partner & Seminar Presenter

  • USCCA Countering the Mass Shooter Instructor

  • Defensive Training Specialist

  • Safety & Security Consultant

  • NRA Community Shield Instructor

  • Cabela's Shield Certified Instructor

 

Through consulting, education, workshops, and hands-on training, Crosspoint helps schools, churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals prepare for the unexpected and protect what matters most.

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IMPORTANT POLICY NOTICES

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CUSTOMER REFUNDS, CANCELLATIONS & COURSE COMPLETION

REFUNDS:

Payments are nonrefundable unless Crosspoint cancels the course.

CANCELLATIONS:

If you need to cancel your registration, you may transfer your enrollment to another course with available openings during the same calendar year.

NO-CALL / NO-SHOW:

Participants who fail to attend a scheduled course without prior notice forfeit all payments.

IF YOU DO NOT PASS:

If you do not successfully complete the course or training, no refund will be issued. However, Crosspoint will offer a one-on-one remedial session to help you address areas of difficulty and work toward successful completion.

Our goal is your SUCCESS!

If you miss or misunderstand material that contributes to an unsuccessful outcome, we will continue providing reasonable additional instruction to help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.

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