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Predator Tactical LLC by Matt Burkett,  is focused on developing exclusive lines of new and existing products and customized training modules for the Department of Defense (DOD), tactical, competition and hunting markets. PT is located in Tempe, Arizona.


Matt Burkett is a Seven Time MGM IronMan Overall Champion, Three Time World Three Gun Champion, Two Time European Three Gun Champion and 2003 National IDPA ESP Champion. Bottom line, he is an internationally recognized world class shooter who can make anybody who carries a gun a better shot. Matt provides training for military, law enforcement and civilians world wide. He has trained over 7,000 people in 19 countries from Asia to Eastern Europe.
 
He has facilities available in Arizona and Texas or he can travel to wherever the customer would like to conduct the training. Shooting instruction isn’t the only thing he offers either, he has nine instructional DVDs on everything from practice to weapon tuning and techniques. Matt now has started Predator Tactical, a firearms manufacturing, accessories and training company.
 
Titles and Accomplishments:
Seven Time MGM IronMan Overall Champion
Three Time World Three Gun Champion
Two Time European Three Gun Champion
2003 National IDPA ESP Champion
Pan-American IPSC Champion
North American Stock Gun Champion
Two time World Stock Gun Champion
Over 150 other championship wins
 

Scot Towner completed his Engineering degree at Texas Tech in 2005. Before attending TTU in 2002 Scot also worked at Strayer Voigt (SVI) for six years and filled roles ranging from field rep to production management and manufacturing machinist.
 
As part of his engineering training and work experience Scot is capable with a variety of engineering software packages, both CAD and CAM. CAD experience includes Solidworks COSMOS, Alibre, Inventor, and Pro Engineer with Mechanica. CAM software experiences include Mechsoft, MasterCAM, FeatureCAM, and BobCAD/CAM. Scot has enough exposure to various software systems to make learning a new package a short term process. Computer Finite Element Analysis and assembly motion and animation software are also areas where Scot is competent. CNC programming is closely related to CAM software knowledge but many times programs must be handwritten or edited. Most of Scot's CNC experience is with Fadal and Fanuc controls and Allen Bradley PLCs. Controls of other machines (or even other Fanuc controls) may have differing command sets requiring a short time to gain familiarity. Machine experience includes CNC milling, turning, grinding, and EDM (electro discharge machining--wire and ram). Scot also follows several manufacturing industry publications to stay abreast of new technology and applications.
 
Lynn Harrison (Production Supervisor) has worked with Towner during the design, development, and production phases of the slide action 500 S&W rifle. Prior to his tenure with Towner MFG he worked at Strayer Voigt, Inc in Grand Prairie, TX. He began at Strayer during the start-up phase of that business and assisted in the development of finishing processes and efficient assembly procedures. Highlights of his skill set include expert abilities in finish work for metals and wood, operation of high energy and standard automated finishing equipment, CNC machine operation, and metal oxide (bluing) finishing with alloy and stainless steels. In addition to his manufacturing talents Lynn is trained and experienced in print shop operation and personnel management along with press operation and maintenance. He has a talented eye for graphic design and aesthetics of both printed material and high quality firearms, a well rounded industrial artist.