Safety. Integrity. Discipline.
Andrew Denton is the founder of The Shifted Focus, a training company built on the belief that responsible firearm handling starts long before a student ever steps onto the range. Andrew’s approach emphasizes calm instruction, disciplined fundamentals, and a training environment where safety is the priority—not an afterthought.
After years of developing his own skills and observing the gaps in traditional firearms instruction, Andrew created The Shifted Focus to offer something different: training that is approachable, structured, and grounded in realworld responsibility. His teaching style blends clear communication with practical, repeatable techniques that help students build confidence at their own pace.
Andrew works with new shooters, everyday carriers, and anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding of safe firearm handling. Whether guiding a first time student or refining advanced skills, he is committed to helping people become more capable, more aware, and more intentional in their training.
Areas of Expertise
Firearms Nomenclature
Cleaning/Maintenance
Gear Selection
Holster
Belt
Light
Gun Handling
Stance
Grip
Trigger
Sights
Movement with Gun
Use of Cover
Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB)
High Risk Vehicle Stops (HRVS)
Close Quarter Battle (CQB)
Malfunctions
Injured Shooter
Certifications & Training
Firearms Instructor Handgun/Patrol Rifle
Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor (2014-2024)
Defensive Tactics Instructor with a focus in Gracie Jiu Jitsu (2012-2024)
Centrifuge Training LLC
Vehicle CQB Instructor
High Risk Vehicle Stops Instructor
Sage Dynamics
Handgun Red Dot Instructor
Modern Samurai Project
Two Day Handgun
Strike Tactical Handgun Course
Blackwater Handgun Course
Advanced Glock Armorer
AR -15 Armorer
Haley Strategic Courses:
Carbine Science/Handgun Science
Handgun/Vehicle/Darkness
Carbine/Vehicle/Darkness
Northern Red Gunfighter Carbine
Northern Red Opposition Based Close Quarter Battle (CQB)