Dillon Cunnard

Dillon is an Instructor with Jawbone Defense whose background uniquely bridges defensive firearms training and real-world emergency medical response. A former U.S. Navy Corpsman, Dillon was trained in combat medicine and pre-hospital trauma care, providing lifesaving treatment in high-stress environments where seconds truly matter. He is a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Instructor and is certified in combat trauma management and Stop the Bleed.

Dillon understands that effective self-defense extends far beyond the responsible use of a firearm. His instruction emphasizes the legal, ethical, and practical realities of defensive encounters, including decision-making under stress, appropriate use of force, and the responsibility that comes with being armed. He teaches students that knowledge, judgment, and restraint are just as critical as technical skill.

In addition to his military medical experience, Dillon brings insight from a current law enforcement career, giving him a practical understanding of how violent encounters unfold, how incidents are investigated, and what individuals should expect in the aftermath of a critical event. This perspective allows him to prepare students not only to survive an encounter, but to make decisions they can legally, morally, and emotionally live with afterward.

Dillon is especially passionate about integrating medical readiness into defensive training. He reinforces that surviving a violent incident often depends on the ability to recognize life-threatening injuries and provide immediate care until professional responders arrive. His instruction reflects Jawbone Defense’s belief that every responsibly armed citizen should also be capable of rendering lifesaving aid.

For Dillon, training is about preparation without fear, competence without ego, and responsibility without shortcuts. His mission is to help students become informed, capable, and resilient, ready to protect life when no one else is coming.