Dan Lowyns

Dan Lowyns has over 20 years of firearms experience and training, both in the public and private sectors. Dan spent 9 1/2 years combined active duty service between the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army. During those years of service, Dan has served as a Rifleman, Military Police Officer, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Desk Sergeant, Special Reaction Team (SRT) member and on various shooting teams.

After leaving the Military, Dan entered the Law Enforcement profession where he served as a Patrolman, Motorcycle Officer, Police Diver, SWAT Officer and General / Firearms Instructor. In 2007, Dan left law enforcement to support the United State's efforts with the War on Terror as a private contractor. Dan worked in Afghanistan for the Department of Defense and in Iraq with the Department of State's High Threat Protection Office, Diplomatic Security. Dan has returned home, founding Modern Paladin, to pass on his knowledge and experience to others.