Training

Our defensive firearms training builds skill to merge expectation with reality.

Individual using a personal firearm and self-defense tactics during home defense training.
Individual using a personal firearm and self-defense tactics during home defense training.
Man using self-defense firearm on range.
Man using self-defense firearm on range.
Women reloading defensive firearm.
Women reloading defensive firearm.
Kneeling man engaging targets from a barrier using self-defense firearm during training.
Kneeling man engaging targets from a barrier using self-defense firearm during training.
Man using self-defense firearm on range.
Man using self-defense firearm on range.
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"Charles is a wonderful instructor! Having never shot a rifle before, I came to class with a good amount of apprehension. He remained patient and encouraging the entire time. His training techniques were memorable and easy to understand. By the end of the class I felt a great sense of personal growth. I would recommend his class to anyone!!"

A. B.

"I would highly recommend this course! Charles was kind enough to travel to our family farm for a small private class. I learned so much! The academic portion was engaging and light; not boring. During range time he made sure you felt comfortable and confident operating your firearm the proper way. He took the time to work with each one of us and our individual struggles. Excellent teacher!"

Josie D

★★★★★
★★★★★

Basic

Our basic courses are the first steps in a series that begins the journey of defensive firearms use for both new and experienced shooters. We start by developing a defensive mindset and cover topics such as safe gun handling, basic principles of concealment, drawing from the holster, proper grip and stance, reloading, accuracy and trigger control, clearing common stoppages, and maintenance.

Individual using a training gun and self-defense tactics during home defense training.
Individual using a training gun and self-defense tactics during home defense training.
Intermediate

Our intermediate course is intended to build on skills learned in the basics course. Students will sharpen existing skills and incorporate scenarios, movement, distance, speed, precision, alternate positions, use of cover and/or concealment, strong hand only, and support hand only.

Eye and ear protection, self-defense ammunition, holstered self-defense firearm with red dot.
Eye and ear protection, self-defense ammunition, holstered self-defense firearm with red dot.
Variety of self-defense ammunition.
Variety of self-defense ammunition.
Kneeling man engaging targets from a barrier using self-defense firearm during training.
Kneeling man engaging targets from a barrier using self-defense firearm during training.
Applied

Our application course is intended to challenge the shooter! Skills already learned will be put to the test! This is the course to put it all into application and have a great time doing it.

Kneeling man engaging targets from a barrier using self-defense firearm during training.
Kneeling man engaging targets from a barrier using self-defense firearm during training.
Skill Checks

Test. Measure. Adjust.

This dynamic course is designed to assess and enhance your defensive shooting skills. Through instructor-led, student-driven drills, you'll challenge your performance, gear, technique, and mindset in realistic defensive scenarios.

Student performance is continuously evaluated by the instructor to determine access to advanced drills, ensuring each participant trains at a level appropriate to their current skill set.

Whether you're a seasoned shooter or looking to refine your defensive edge, this course will help you identify gaps, strengthen fundamentals, and build real-world confidence.

Refine your edge. Build confidence. Train with purpose.