Stephen Mazzagatti is a retired New Jersey state trooper and former paramedic with expertise in firearm safety, computer crime, aviation, and Emergency Medical Services. He is an FAA-certified commercial pilot. During his career, he was assigned to various road stations throughout New Jersey. As a detective, he became proficient in computer crime investigations involving child exploitation and cybercrime. During his assignment to the New Jersey State Police Aviation Bureau, he flew missions for medical evacuation, executive transport, surveillance, search and rescue, and aerial crime scene photography & videography.

His latest book, "Defend Confidently: Elevate Situational Awareness, Secure Your Personal Safety, and Master Concealed Carry" became a bestseller in eight countries and twenty-four categories. He now brings this message to others via speaking engagements, both online and in-person.

He is an experienced public speaker and has provided numerous presentations and training programs on various topics such as Internet Safety, Cybercrime Investigations, Personal Safety, and Situational Awareness.

As founder of Martell Training Group, LLC., Steve offers safety, security, and survival education in various subject areas such as Internet Safety, Firearm Safety, Home, School, and Work Safety, to name a few. He is a Firearm Instructor in multiple disciplines.

He holds a Master of Arts degree in Education from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Science from Rutgers University.