To teach firearms use, safety, and proficiency for personal protection for all ages. I am now fulfilling this dream. Hence, American Viking was born.
Owning and operating a business has always been an American Dream for most people. I was once told that "if you enjoy what you do, you will never work a day in your life". Being raised in the country, I was always around firearms. Whether it be shooting targets with my buddies or going hunting with my Paw-Paw; I always had the interest in shooting. I also wanted to join the military, but at age 1
5, cancer kept those dreams at bay. I continued my life into corporate America where I worked into an upper management position. I managed and trained a number of employees. Unfortunately, corporate American wasn't for me. I needed something different where I could enjoy what I was teaching people and knew it had purpose. I decided to take my corporate training knowledge and my coaching knowledge from coaching youth sports and to teach all age groups on all levels on how to safely use firearms, which is something I am passionate about. The main goal of this company is to help individuals understand firearms, feel comfortable asking questions and not feel intimidated as they would when going into a store. Being able to not feel "screwed" for a sale and know that they got what they TRULY needed to protect themselves and their loved ones. I offer one-on-one training, home consultations so you feel comfortable asking the questions you want to ask, I have an assorted array of guns to display for you to look at and see which might fit you &/or your situation. I am continuing my education with the NRA and will continue to grow this business in other avenues. This is just the beginning. Thank you for all your support and hope to hear from you. Lonnie "Odie" Lathrop
