Dave Neth

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Idaho State Police Trooper
Patrol / Firearms / Executive Protection

EXPERIENCE

Patrol Deputy / (1996-2000) I served over three years as a Deputy with the Gem County Sheriff’s Department.  Some of my responsibilities were general law enforcement, firearms instructor and Emergency Response Team member.

State Trooper / (2000-present) I am currently employed with the Idaho State Police.  I have served over three years on patrol and nearly three years on the Governor’s Executive Protection Detail.  I am currently the Firearms Instructor / Executive Protection trainer for the unit.

Sales and Training / (1998-present) For over eight years I have worked part time for my Father as salesman, gunsmith and LE/civilian Firearms Instructor at his gun store in Idaho. 

Professional Shooter /(1996- present) I have been shooting competitively for over 10 years.  I compete in a wide range of shooting disciplines such as Three Gun, IPSC, Manual Rifle, Sniper matches, Tactical Shotgun and others.  I have achieved top ranking in many of these disciplines and am currently sponsored by several companies.  I continue to be a National level competitor.

CERTIFICATIONS

State certified handgun, shotgun and rifle Instructor.
Idaho P.O.S.T. Certified Law Enforcement Instructor. 

ACHIEVMENTS

IPSC and Three Gun State Champion
WC 3 Gun World Champion Team
Two Time DPMS Tri-Gun Champion
Three Time MGM Iron Man 3-Gun Champion
Idaho State Police Firearms Instructor
Detail Leader / Governor’s Protection Unit

CURRENT SPONSORS

DPMS Panther Arms
Leupold Optics  (Team Captain)
Winchester Shotguns
ESE Gunsmiths
MGM Targets
Eberlestock High Performance Gear
Snake River Machine / Sure Cycle
Idaho State Police Association

EDUCATION

Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer for the State of Idaho State Police / Intermediate Certificate
Graduate of Idaho P.O.S.T. Academy
Graduate of the Idaho State Police advanced Academy
Over 1800 hours of advanced training. LE /Firearms/ Dignitary Protection/ Instructor Development

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sniper's hide Cup - March 6-8
Superstition Mtn. - March 27-30
Midwest 3-Gun - June 6-8
MGM Iron Man - June 21-22
Northwest Multi-Gun - July 12-13
Johnson 3-Gun
Point Blank 3-Gun
Tri-Gun - August 14-17
Rocky Mountain - September 3-6
USPSA 3-Gun
Ft. Benning - December