Firearms Safety

The Edge Shooter Training Academy is run by Leo Prinsloo, an ex-Police Special Task Force operator and trainer.

Leo Prinsloo served 17 years in the South African Police Service. Twelve of those years were spent in the SAPS Special Task Force unit. In order to join the elite unit, Leo Prinsloo first successfully completed the Special Task Force Selection Course no 13.

The Special Task Force is a counter-terrorism unit.  Leo served this unit not only as an operator but also as an operational marksman (sniper). In the latter part of his career, he was involved in training the snipers and operational members.

Leo was responsible for deploying sniper teams for major events and summits, including visits by foreign national heads of state such as President George W. Bush and former President Clinton, and the inauguration ceremony of South African President Mbeki.

Leo is well-versed in all techniques of urban and rural combat. As a Special Task Force member, he has done extensive Special Task Force training with various Police and Military organizations. Before Leo Prinsloo was promoted to the rank of Captain, he was responsible for planning of operations and liaising with other role players on numerous occasions.