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Col. Jeff Cooper congratulates John for shooting a "clean" school drill at Gunsite.
Our Name
It has been said that "all of Western philosophy is a footnote to Plato." I believe that it can also be said that "all commentary on combative shooting is a footnote to Jeff Cooper." Jeff Cooper addresses both the actual technique and the application of firearms based violence in a manner that is unequalled. While one can quibble about technique, the concepts for the application of violence (his Principles of Personal Defense especially) have never been better developed and codified than by the pen of Jeff Cooper.

One of the essential concepts Jeff Cooper recognized was the triad of D(iligencia) V(is) and C(eleritas); the Latin words for Accuracy, Power, and Speed. These concepts reflect that when you shoot you must hit your target accurately enough, quickly enough, and with enough power to shut down an opponent. One cannot focus exclusively on one of these components, they must be balanced with each other for success.

It is my goal to build targets that reflect this need for DVC. Targets must demand accuracy standards that reflect anatomical realities. Targets must require significant force, often multiple hits, to neutralize. Finally, targets must encourage shooters to neutralize them as quickly as possible by posing a realistic threat.

About DVC Targets
DVC Targets is owned by John Hearne, the inventor of the Hard Head Ted. John has spent fifteen years as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, primarily in uniform patrol. He also serves as a Field Training Officer, Agency Firearms Instructor, and Armorer.

John has also spent years as a firearms instructor in the public and private sector. He has trained law enforcement officers, military units (including Army Special Forces), and private citizens. His current certifications include: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Distinguished Weapons Expert), NRA LE - Tactical Shooting Instructor, Mississippi POST and Tennessee CCW.

John has also shot competitively including the National Tactical Invitational (NTI), IDPA, and 3-Gun Matches. He was recognized as a top practitioner at the NTI (2006). He has been Match Champion (2004) and High Lawman (2002) at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference.

Business Goals
DVC Targets is devoted to supplying affordable, realistic targets that promote realism and excellence in combative shooting. Our goal is to help good people come home at the end of their tour, the end of their shift, or the end of their day.