Patrick Garrity Tactical Advisor / Coordinator IMDb Profile View my press kit USGO Shooter interview Interview for The Shooter Wikipedia - Sniper Weapons and Tactics

 

Resume of Patrick Garrity

 

Objective ::

To leverage my skill set in the film industry as a martial arts, military, law enforcement, weapons, and tactics advisor in order to maximize the effectiveness of a project to its audience.

 

Bio ::

A short bio can be found at shootermovie.com by entering the site, clicking on “The Film”, then clicking on “Crew”, and then click on Patrick Garrity.

 

Industry Experience ::

Military Technical Advisor for Paramount Pictures March 2006 – March 2007 on the major motion picture “Shooter”. Duties included on set advising to the producers and the director, training of actors, costume design, script revisions, and location scouts. Duties also performed included some fight scene choreography, I worked with the ADR, SPFX, and VFX departments. I also doubled for the lead actor Mark Wahlberg. I received two SAG vouchers while working on the project.

Fight Scene Coordinator for Jo D Jonz Films on an independent film currently titled “Fight the Legend of Max Welton”. This film will go into production June 2009 and I will be in charge of the designing, choreography, coordination, and supervision of the fight sequences. Other duties include personal trainer to the lead actor Jo D Jonz.

 

Military Experience ::

United States Marine Corps 1996-2004 – received an honorable discharge
1997 United States Marine Corps Basic Training
1997 United States Marine Corps School of Infantry
1997 Special Operations Training Group Qualified Urban Reconnaissance and Surveillance Course
1998 1st Marine Division Scout Sniper School
1998 Scout Sniper, CENTCOM, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
1999 Heliborne Rope Suspension Training
1999 Special Operations Training Group MSPF Urban Sniper Course
2000 Combat Lifesaver Course (Delta 1 equivalent)
2000 Scout Sniper, CENTCOM, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
2000 Instructor at 1st Marine Regiment Sniper School
DD214 available upon request

 

Other Work Related ::

October - December 2005 Kantor Company, San Francisco, California - Conducted various advanced security detail packages for executive protection missions. I operated as an executive protection agent.
November 2005 – January 2007 Front Sight Firearms Academy - Firearms Instructor and Range
Master in defensive handgun, shotgun, practical rifle, precision rifle, as well as a ropes and rappelling course. I developed a sniper/counter sniper course and curriculum. Conducted specialized training and training for celebrities for roles in upcoming films, and provided technical support on film sets.
February 2007 – Present Self employed. I currently conduct private and custom training for civilians, government agents, military personnel, and private military contractors in weapons marksmanship, empty hand defense, home defense tactics, and mixed martial arts. In addition I utilize my guard card and provide private VIP security to a wide range of clients.

 

Educational Background ::

1994-1996 & 2002 California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, California
2001-2002 Cuesta Community College, San Luis Obispo, California
2009 American Military University, Manassas, Virginia

 

Professional References Available Upon Request