Learn more about the owners of Center Target Sports, their backgrounds, and philosophy. Contact us with any questions.

Ed Santos - Founder / Chief Instructor

Ed Santos is a long-time competitive shooter, and shooting instructor and author who has been dreaming of Center Target Sports since his mid-thirties. At that time Ed was an active duty Army officer serving his country. While in the Army, Ed competed in shotgun and pistol competitions around the world. In addition, he was certified as a Master Level Military Instructor and taught military and civilian personnel in many locations around the world.

After retiring from the Army in 1994 Ed and Peggy moved to Coeur d'Alene where he continues to shoot for recreation and competition. Ed is a Certified Level 1 Reserve Deputy Sheriff in Kootenai County, Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, and an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor. Ed is a graduate of the Sure-Fire Institute holding a Certification as a Low Light Firearms Instructor. Ed is a graduate of the Steele Foundation's Executive/Dignitary Protection Agent's training program. He is a graduate of the Alameda County, (California) Sheriff's Executive/Dignitary Protection Driver Training School. He is certified by the CDT Non-Deadly Force Training Commission in the use of Non-Deadly Force Techniques. In addition, he is a Certified Instructor in the following areas; Low-Light Gunfighting, OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) Pepper Spray, Taser , Impact weapons, Kubaton/Mini-Baton, Civilian Emergency Response Team Instructor, he is a certified Range Safety Officer and a member of the National Rifle Association's "National Range Technical Advisory Team".

In addition to teaching, Ed has also written the critically aclaimed, definitive book on low-light gunfighting.  "Rule the Night Win the Fight" A Practical guide To Low-Light Gunfighting was debuted at the National Tactical Officers Association in September of 07.  The book has been successful beyond our expectations.

During these last twelve years he has become acutely aware of this region's demand for a "State-of-the-Art" indoor shooting and training facility.  Center Target Sports is the result of a life long passion for the shooting sports. It will always be a safe and comfortable place for you and your family to shoot. Ed is committed to providing a first class facility for our community where Safety, Customer Service, and Quality Instruction, are never compromised and are our top priorities.

Peggy Brock Santos - Co-Owner

Peggy is the co-owner and Business Manager of Center Target Sports. Peggy brings over 30 years of recreation and business management experience to our facility. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University in recreation with a minor in mathematics and is a certified paralegal.

Peggy has been a YMCA Director, Recreational Safety Specialist and Instructor for the National Safety Council, National Sales Director for Life-Aid Corporation, Vacation Club Manager, Director of the U. S. Army Recreation Center in Germany, and has managed Law offices specializing in class action litigation and criminal law. In addition, Peggy has been the business manager for a construction company and a local dental office. She and Ed have been married for 21 years and have resided in North Idaho since Ed's retirement in 1994.  Peggy is an NRA certified instructor for "Refuse to be a Victim".

Having traveled in all 50 states and living in Europe twice, Peggy has a wealth of experience to draw from as we establish and develop our facility. She is a people person with tremendous management skills. Through her efforts, look for our range to be a safe, clean, efficiently run, friendly place to shoot, learn and shop.