Meet Your Instructor
Michael Graulich
Michael moved to Goldsboro, North Carolina from the Raleigh area in 2019. Prior to living in NC, he resided in the Phoenix, Arizona area where he obtained both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Arizona State University. Michael is a US Navy veteran and clinical research professional. He is married to Elizabeth Graulich, a native of Goldsboro and local healthcare professional.
Firearms Certifications, Qualifications, Memberships
- Federal Firearms License (FFL) Holder
- Class 07 - Manufacturer of Firearms
- GLOCK Certified Armorer
- USCCA Certified Instructor
- Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals
- Women's Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals
- Countering the Mass Shooter Threat
- NC DOJ Certified Concealed Carry Handgun Course Instructor
- NRA Certified Level 1 Pistol Coach
- NRA Certified Instructor:
- Pistol and Marksmanship Fundamentals
- Rifle Shooting Fundamentals
- Shotgun Fundamentals
- Defensive Pistol I (Personal Protection Inside the Home)
- Defensive Pistol II (Personal Protection Outside the Home)
- Refuse to Be a Victim®
- Home Firearms Safety
- NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
- Winchester (NRA) Marksmanship Program
- Distinguished Expert in Basic Pistol
- Distinguished Expert in Defensive Pistol I
- Official Partner,United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)
- Member, Glock Sports Shooting Foundation (GSSF)
Emergency First Aid Certifications and Qualifications
- Instructor Level – Red Cross
- Basic Life Support
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
- First Aid for Severe Trauma
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Head, Neck, Muscle, Bone and Joint Injuries
- Babysitter’s Training
- Wilderness and Remote First Aid
- Stop The Bleed Instructor
What Our Students are Saying...
Student feedback is one of the most important tools for becoming a better instructor. We solicit course evaluations after every class and look at all student reviews as a way to improve our craft here at II Alpha.
Absolutely a terrific Instructor! Michael is top notch for teaching ANY FIREARM related class. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and teaches the class based on common sense and making sure you understand the laws and statutes. Will attend other classes he offers!
I absolutely loved taking this class and Michael’s knowledge and patience was impeccable. I am truly glad I took his class because I learned a lot. I highly recommend for anyone to take his class.
I cannot recommend Alpha Training Academy enough. We had an INCREDIBLE experience and learned more in the class than several years of other programs. We learned techniques and skills that we had never seen before. Very highly recommend.
Such a great experience. Michael’s knowledge is extensive and he gave detailed explanations to my questions! He made me feel confident (which I needed) and I appreciated his professionalism. Definitely recommend.
Michael was truly phenomenal as our instructor. Explained in concise and an interactive manner making the class enjoyable. The range time was where the real work began. Michael was patient and very attentive to the details he was having us work through. Michael was definitely very experienced and well versed to teach this course. I would highly recommend this course by Michael for anyone who wants to develop or be reminded of good fundamentals with the AR platform. I will look for other classes that he will be offering in the future knowing it’s a great value for the time and instructions.