LTC (Ret.) Mikey Hartman is a globally recognized marksmanship expert, military trainer, entrepreneur, and innovator with more than three decades of leadership experience spanning elite military operations and the defense industry. As a 22-year veteran of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Hartman authored Israel’s modern shooting doctrine, established and commanded the IDF Sharpshooting & Marksmanship School, and transformed the IDF into one of the world’s most respected fighting forces for marksmanship and weapons proficiency. During his military career, he trained more than 500,000 soldiers and developed many of the training programs, manuals, targets, and operational doctrines still used today.

Following his military service, Hartman brought his expertise to the private sector, serving as CEO and co-owner of CAA USA and other defense-focused companies. Under his leadership, CAA experienced extraordinary growth, turning a $1 million loss into more than $42 million in profit within five years while selling over 600,000 units worldwide. He helped develop industry-leading optics, weapon conversion kits, and tactical accessories that are used by military, law enforcement, and civilian markets globally.

Hartman has also trained thousands of U.S. Army and Marine Corps personnel, advised organizations worldwide on firearms training and tactical readiness, and earned recognition as a leading authority on marksmanship, weapons systems, and tactical innovation. His educational and instructional content has reached a global audience, generating more than 320 million views across digital platforms.

Today, Mikey Hartman continues to serve as a sought-after speaker, consultant, and thought leader, helping organizations improve performance, leadership, training methodologies, and operational effectiveness through lessons forged from decades of military and business success.