Firearms Expert Witness

Kyle P. Corrigan, Chief Investigator of Bright Line Investigations, is a seasoned firearms expert witness with decades of real-world investigative, tactical, and training experience. He has qualified in state and federal courts and authored legislation to improve professional standards for both firearms instructors and licensed investigators in Wisconsin.

Expert Services

Kyle Corrigan provides consultation, reporting, and testimony in:

Firearms operation, classification, and safe handling
Use of deadly force by civilians and law enforcement
Tactical conduct and escalation-of-force decisions
Active shooter / mass shooter threat and response
Civilian self-defense & home defense under CCW law
Brandishing, intimidation, negligent discharge cases
Ballistics, trajectory, and shot reconstruction
NFA/GCA analysis: Glock switches, FRTs, bump stocks, SBR/SBS
Firearms instructor liability and training malpractice
Security contractor conduct and private sector force incidents

Credentials

NRA Law Enforcement Tactical Shooting Instructor
NRA Law Enforcement Handgun Instructor
USCCA Certified Instructor – CCW & Home Defense
Type 07 FFL / Class 2 SOT – Federal Firearms Manufacturer
Qualified expert in state and federal courtrooms
Experienced in criminal defense, civil litigation, and government audits

Credentials

NRA Law Enforcement Tactical Shooting Instructor
NRA Law Enforcement Handgun Instructor
USCCA Certified Instructor – CCW & Home Defense
Type 07 FFL / Class 2 SOT – Federal Firearms Manufacturer
Qualified expert in state and federal courtrooms
Experienced in criminal defense, civil litigation, and government audits

“As a working expert, I don’t just interpret law—I help improve it for public safety and professional standards.”

Legislative Advocacy & Drafting

Corrigan has played an active role in shaping Wisconsin firearm and investigative industry law, including:

Drafted model legislation to:

Set minimum standards for firearms instructors and use-of-force trainers in Wisconsin
Define curriculum oversight and qualification requirements for private-sector firearms instruction
Create a licensing and training overhaul bill for private detectives and security personnel, promoting accountability and transparency
Advocate for independent review authority for security-related use-of-force incidents

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Affiliations:

Board of Directors – NCISS
Member: PAWLI, MAPI, IAPI, ADSAI, MCPI, USCCA
International member: WAD, Intellenet
Policy contributor and legislative consultant to multiple PI and firearms training boards

Types of Cases Accepted

Excessive force (civil or criminal litigation)
Law enforcement shootings and tactical reviews
Civilian CCW and Castle Doctrine use of force
NFA/GCA cases involving bump stocks, switches, and rare firearms
Security guard or private detective use-of-force disputes
Instructor or training center negligence
Self-defense claims in the home, workplace, or vehicle
Mass shooter response and negligence litigation