Instructor Biographies

Multi-Media “Deadly Force” Simulation Instructor: Lt. R. Revling Instructor, Northwest WI Technical College, 2006, Chicago, IL (A. Polkowski)
Weapon Retention Instructor: Lt. Dave Rose/Sgt. Rocky Warren Instructors, Placer Co. CA Sheriff’s Department, 2006, Chicago, IL. (A Poikowski)
Concealed Carry Pistol Instructors: Bank Miller Instructor, SiGARMS Academy, Epping, NH.
Basic Defensive Handgun Instructors: John S. Farnum Instructor, Defense Training International, Fort Collins,Colorado.
NRA Certified Firearm Instructors®  in 5 Disciplines.
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Training Counselor: Mary Polkowkski, Fairfax, VA.
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Instructors: Fairfax, VA.
Certified Rape Prevention Course Instructors: Phil Massina Instructor, American Women’s Self-Defense Association, Long Island, NY.

UPA Volunteer Range safety Officers with their service Awards after an Exclusive summer staff party

Range Master: Bank Miller Instructor, Action Target Academy, Evansville, IN.
Modern Firearms Training and Shooting Range Development: Bank Miller Instructor, Action Target Academy, Elizabethtown, Pa.
Tactical Handgun/Advanced Concealed Carry: Bank Miller Instructor, Action Target Academy, Taylor MI.
Concealed Carry: Bank Miller Instructor, Action Target Academy, Taylor, MI.
NRA Range Safety Officers: Certification.
SiGARMS Academy Pistol Orientation: Bank Miller, George Harris, Linda Harris Instructors at AWSDA Conferences nationwide since 1996.
Introduction to Handguns: Ken Coooper and Police Officer John Jenreose, Tactical Handgun Training of New York, AWSDA Conference, NYC.
One Day Full Auto UZI Course: Front Sight Firearm Academy, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Basic Defensive Pistol #250:  Larry Landus & Bill Jeans Instructors, Gunsite Training Center, Prescott, Arizona.
Comprehensive Defensive Handgun: Smith & Wesson Academy, Springfield, MA.
Dynamics of Personal Protection: Smith & Wesson Academy, Springfield, MA.
Citizens’ Police Academy Graduates: Sterling Heights Police Department, Sterling Heights, MI.
Citizens’ Police Academy Graduates: Detroit Police Department, Detroit, MI.
Women’s Empowerment in the 90’s: Mary Polkowski: Paxton Quigley, Instructor, Detroit, MI.
NRA Basic Pistol Course: Michael St. James Instructor, St. James Academy. Three Basic and Two Advanced CCW Courses applicable for Michigan Concealed Carry Law from approved instructors.
Firing Line-Advanced Close Quarter Tactical Combat: Tommy Vaughn Instructor.
BM Wayne State University, 1977, Allen Polkowsk:i.
MM Wayne State University, 1992, Allen Polkowski.
Ed Specialist Wayne State University, 1994, Allen Polkowski.

Newsprint
Macomb Daily, February 11, 1996. “Female Firepower: More Women Take Arms Against Victimization.” by: Joanne Viviano.
New Center News, February 19, 1996. “Ladies, Get Your Guns: Warren Woman Starts Handgun Group.” by: Annette LaCross.
Tech Center News, February 26, 1996. “Straight Shooting: Warren Resident Teaches Women How To Use Handguns.” by Annette LaCross.
Woods and Water, November, 1996. “Women: The Key To Our Hunting Future.” by: Lydia Lohrer.
The Detroit News, July 1997. “Teach Kids Gun Safety Even if There’s No Firearm in Home.” by: Nicole Bondi.
Macomb Daily, September, 1997. “Safety: Female Concealed Weapon Instructor Stresses Preparation, Prevention.” by: Clare Heltkamp.
The Detroit News, October, 1997. “More Women Making Trek Into Woods to Enjoy Outdoors.” by: Nicole Bondi.
The Detroit Free Press, January 2, 1999. “Nevers to Speak at Womens’ Group.” by: Alex Roth.
Macomb Daily, January 2, 1999. “Nevers to Speak at Womens’ Group.” Calendar of Events.
Macomb Daily, June, 1999. “Responsible Citizens-safe with guns.”
The Detroit News, June, 1999. “Gun Advocates.”

National Magazines
Women and Guns, September 1996. “Grassroots.” Letter to the Editor, with photo of Mary.
Women and Guns, July, 1999. “League of their Own.” Ultimate Club.

Television
NBC Local 11:00 pm News Broadcast Special Feature, March, 1996.  “Women Are Arming Themselves For Life!” by Tony Fama.
Comcast Local Cable Program, May, 1996. “Growing Older, Feeling Young.” with Charles Lampanin.
Discovery Channel, May, 1996. “Guns in America.” Special feature National Broadcast.
CBS Local Programming, April, 1998.  “This Week in Detroit.” Weekly Feature.
TCI Cable Programming, 1998; May, July, August, 1999, “Up Close Today.” by Denise Strong (Two separate story features: 1 “Ultimate” 2. “Children’s Safety Program by Mary Polkowski.)
PBS Special, October 7, 1998. “Michigan At Risk: CCW Reform.” State-wide Program with State Representative Alan Cropsey.
ABC Local 5:00 pm News Broadcast No., 1998. “Film Clip background of Ultimate Club’s participation at the annual ‘City of Warren Crime Prevention Seminar’ for the news coverage that Warren’s Crime Rate has made a significant drip in that year. (Note: it is important to note that of all the seminar participants filmed by Channel 7 that evening, ‘Ultimate’ was the only display chosen to be aired with the story.)
WKBD UPN 50 TV, June 20, 1999. Ameyre Makeupson’s Straight Talk.

Community Media Network
“Safety Made Simple” Variety Safety/Community Service Shows, Directed and Produced by Mary Polkowski.

Radio Shows
Morning Show on the WWBR 102.7 The Bear, January 18, 1997. Interview with radio personality and rock star Ted Nugent.
Sunday Morning Show on WWBR 102.7 The Bear, May, 1998. “Street Talk.” Interview with K.C. and Mark Bradley.
Sunday Morning Show on WWBR 102.7 The Bear, June, 1998. “Street Talk.” Interview with Mark Bradley.
Sunday Morning Show on WWBR 102.7 The Bear, September, 1998. “Street Talk.” Interview with radio personality ‘Mocha Mark’, Mark Bradley.
Producing TV Show, Detroit, MI, 2000-2004. “Safety Made Simple.”

UPA Certified Instructor Angela Polkowski demonstrats how to “Shoot Like a Girl” in front of a small group pistol session