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Professionals Dedicated to Your Safety and Success

Welcome to Baits & Barrels, where our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of real-world experience from law enforcement, military service, and specialized firearms training.

From retired police detectives, SWAT operators, and bomb technicians to U.S. Army Rangers, Marine Corps Recon veterans, and expert gunsmiths, our instructors are dedicated to providing the highest level of safety, education, and skill development.

Whether you’re new to firearms or looking to refine advanced techniques, you’ll benefit from the depth of their expertise—and their commitment to teaching in a supportive, no-pressure environment.

Come train with us and discover how passion, proficiency, and a wealth of experience truly set us apart.

Meet Our Team

Robert Stabile Jr.

Retired Police Detective

-27 years experience –

Uniform Patrol

Street Crime Unit, Narcotics Invest.
DEA Basic Narcotics Course
Police Firearms Instructor
Pistol, Shotgun, MP-5 Submachine gun & M-4 Tactical Carbine Rifle
NYS DCIS Firearms Instructor
NYS DCIS General Topics Instructor

STPD Emergency Service Unit

18 yrs Swat Team Assaulter
25 yrs Sniper Team
Glock Armorer
FBI Swat & FBI Sniper School
FBI Tactical Carbine School
SCPD Sniper School, TOP GUN award
SCPD Swat School & MP-5 Course
NYPD Dignitary Protection Course

United States Marine Corps

MCRD Parris Island, SC
Infantry Training School

2nd Reconnaissance Battalion

Amphibious Reconnaissance Course
US Army Airborne School
US Army Jungle Expert School

First Force Reconnaissance Company

U.S. Navy Dive School
U.S. Marine Combatant Diver, LAR-5
Navy SERE School
Close Quarter Battle & Dynamic Assault Breacher Course

Deployments

Desert Shield / Desert Storm
Panama
Honduras
Operation Restore Hope, Somalia

Tom Newman

Proprietor, Instructor and School Director

NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Instructor
Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor
Utah Licensed Firearm Instructor
NYS Licensed Private Investigator (Qualifier)
NYS DCJS Certified Instructor (SGP)
Notary Public, State of New York
Licensed Armed Guard
Bail Enforcement Agent
Defensive Driving Instructor

A History aficionado & always poised for new opportunities and learning experiences.

Tobie Monaco

Senior Firearms Instructor, Civilian & Police

Last 18 years of service with SCPD Emergency Services Unit (ESU) .

Retired from the Suffolk County Police Department after serving 32 years. Last 18 years of service with SCPD Emergency Services Unit (ESU).

Patrol assignments include:

Huntington Station in 2nd Pct.
TWA Flight 800 recovery
Marine Bureau
ESU-Emergency Services Unit
Glock Advanced Armorer

Emergency Services Bureau:

SNIPER / FIREARMS instructor
BOMB Technician
Active Shooter instructor
Glock Armorer
Any and all Specialized training including all forms of survival Tactics
NYS DCJS Instructor

Tobie instructs a multitude of specialized training curriculums including:

Survival Tactics
Defensive Handgun
Shotgun
Rifle
Speed Drills
Situational Awareness
Both Civilian and Law Enforcement Agency courses

“I Really enjoy teaching people at a NO PRESSURE pace.”

Jim (JD) DeMarco

Instructor

Retired as a Detective from the Suffolk County Police Department after serving 37 years.
His career assignments included:

Patrol, Investigations
Firearms (instructor/armorer)
Academy (instructor)
Detective squad

Jim graduated from numerous firearms Training schools including:

NYSP
FBI
DCJS
Gunsite
IALEFI and Glock

He is highly resourceful, informed and stays current with all firearms related trends, topics and information. His acumen is invaluable to sworn personnel, first responders and civilians.

He enjoys shooting, firearms training/instruction, gun and watch collecting. His retirement activities include mountain biking, kayaking and of course being with his family.

“When you love what you do it’s not considered work.”

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Talk of the town

Over 500 people to trust

More of Our Team

Marc Noens

Training Coordinator, Lead Instructor

Retired Police Detective with 27 years experience.
MTAPD

“Preparedness when properly pursued, is a way of life…”

Additional Experience

Assignments:

Uniform Patrol
Highway Unit
Police Firearms Instructor (pistol / shotgun)
Police Defensive Tactics Instructor
Anti Crime Unit (plain clothes)
9/11 Recovery
Detective Bureau
Dignitary Protection
FBI – Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)
NYS DCJS General Topics Instructor
NYS DCJS Firearms Instructor

US Department of Energy:

Special Response Team: Assaulter
Composite Adversary Team: Assaulter / Sniper
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Firearms Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Full Automatic Weapons Platforms.
DOE Sniper School

Southampton Town Police:

Part time Police Officer
Flight 800 Recovery

United States Army

1st Ranger Battalion
US Army Infantry School
US Army Airborne School
US Army Ranger School
US Army Jungle Expert School

Shorin Ryu Karate:

Black Belt

Aiki Jitsu

Black Belt

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu:

Currently training

Mark Muller

Senior Sales professional

Mark Brings over 50 years of firearms experience to our diverse group and is a retired & former Federal Firearms Licensee and New York State Dealer in Firearms.

He is a Life member of the NRA with certifications in Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Metallic cartridge, shotgun reloading and more.

As an avid firearms collector Mark specializes in Curio Relics, Historical, Militaria and all facets of used firearms. If you have a used firearm to sell, Mark will gladly assess the condition and value of your gun so you can sell it on consignment, privately, online or accept a fair offer from us. Mark maintains a plethora of resources and is constantly expanding his knowledge base. His membership in various clubs keeps him well informed of the constantly evolving firearms marketplace.

Garand Collectors Association
Forks of the Delaware Historical
Arms Society
North Eastern Arms Collectors Association
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association
National Shooting Sports Foundation
and many more..

If you have something to sell, consign or trade come see us!

Justin Wendelken

Instructor, Gunsmith

With over 15 years of shooting experience Justin is a skilled Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor. His acumen and knowledge of various firearm platforms and precision gunsmithing skills allow our shooters to have the latest triggers, optics and accessories at their disposal.

As an accessories and Gear guy Justin keeps up with the latest industry trends and advancements.

His free time is spent at the range or fishing on Long Island waterways.

“I am privileged and proud to be part of the instructor team while working alongside some of the best educators in the business”

Favorite Quote:
“This is my last one.” ~ every gun owner

Deb Gennari

Founder of Pistol Girl Consulting

Deb Gennari is a veteran police officer with 22 years of service with the Suffolk County Police Department. Deb spent 14 years of her tenure in the Pistol Licensing Bureau. In 2011, Deb retired from the police department and continues to be an advocate for the Second Amendment.

She founded Pistol Girl Consulting to assist prospective applicants through the intimidating and arduous process of applying for a pistol license.

For any questions pertaining to your pistol license Deb can be reached at 516-994-0964 and her email is de*****@**ve.com.

Lisa Dabrowski

Video Development

Riverhead born and raised, Lisa has been actively involved in the North Fork / East End community, and various local and national organizations, for most of her life, including:

Riverhead Polish Hall: President of the Ladies Auxiliary, and Member of the Board of Directors.
Mattituck American Legion Post 861: Public Information Officer.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 1: Member.
National Rifle Association: Patriot Life Endowment Member.
Mattituck Gun Club: Member since 2015.

Along with membership in Ducks Unlimited, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, and Single Action Shooting Society, Lisa has had a life-long interest in firearms and strives to continue learning and expanding certification in the field.

Hunting, Trapping, Bow Hunting, Animal Control… Lisa has hunted in numerous states, and was actively involved in assisting with a wildlife control business for several years. Her past employment includes Animal Control for Southold Town while working at the NFAWL / Southold Town Animal Shelter.

You may know her, and her voice, from her 12-year employment at WLNG 92.1FM Radio in Sag Harbor, NY.

Lisa has been the producer, director, host, editor, cameraperson, etc., for several local TV shows, including WVVH-TV, and is working on a series for the American Legion. She looks forward to putting her filming skills to use, and produce videos, featuring instruction, education, safety, and various firearms for Baits & Barrels.

As a musician, Lisa plays multiple instruments, including guitar and piano, and writes songs. She has performed her originals at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN.

John Focas

Part Time Seasonal

Retired Suffolk County Police Detective with over 31 years service. Retired from the Suffolk County Homicide Squad. Suffolk County Police Department

Assignments:

Uniform Patrol.
Community Oriented Police Enforcement (COPE) Unit.
Plain Clothes Investigation (Precinct Crime Section).
1st and 7th Pct. Detective Squads. Homicide Squad.

Police Training Completed:

NYPD Homicide Investigator Course.
SCPD Basic and Advanced Investigator Courses.
Over 17 years experience in criminal investigations.
Assisted with 9/11 and TWA Flight 800 operations.
United States Navy Veteran with 20 years of service.
5 years of active duty, 15 years of reserve duty.
One year assignment to Submarine Security Force, New London directly after 9/11.
New York State Licensed Armed Guard.