ACT Personal Defense, LLC
Shooting classes for the whole family, beginners through advanced and Gun Safety training
Shooting classes for the whole family, beginners through advanced and Gun Safety training
We train NRA Instructors, we also Train and Certify Church Security Teams
We train NRA Instructors, we also Train and Certify Church Security Teams
Learn to Shoot/Pistol Marksmanship (Beginner Level 1)
Pistol Marksmanship Laser Simulator and Live Fire Training
Afraid of guns? This class is where you can overcome your fears, start your journey Today!
This firearm safety class is for the whole family. This NRA and USCCA certified course cover all aspects of safe firearm handling, basic fundamentals of shooting, and the correct mindset and attitude for pistol shooting and ownership. Students learn rules for safe gun handling; firearm parts and operation; fundamentals of pistol marksmanship; practical hands on shooting tips using high end laser trainer firearms and special software. This is a great class for the whole family! Instructor furnishes everything you need.
Learn to Shoot/Pistol Marksmanship (Beginner Level 1)
Pistol Marksmanship Laser Simulator and Live Fire Training
Afraid of guns? This class is where you can overcome your fears, start your journey Today!
This firearm safety class is for the whole family. This NRA and USCCA certified course cover all aspects of safe firearm handling, basic fundamentals of shooting, and the correct mindset and attitude for pistol shooting and ownership. Students learn rules for safe gun handling; firearm parts and operation; fundamentals of pistol marksmanship; practical hands on shooting tips using high end laser trainer firearms and special software. This is a great class for the whole family! Instructor furnishes everything you need.
This firearm safety class is for the whole family. This NRA and USCCA certified course cover all aspects of safe firearm handling, basic fundamentals of shooting, and the correct mindset and attitude for pistol shooting and ownership. Students learn rules for safe gun handling; firearm parts and operation; fundamentals of pistol marksmanship; practical hands on shooting tips using high end laser trainer firearms and special software. This is a great class for the whole family! Instructor furnishes everything you need.
FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation (Beginner level 2)
This NRA and USCCA certified course called FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation of a handgun. The course is for 3 -4 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a .22 caliber firearm. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular pistol model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. This is a great class for the whole family! Instructor furnishes everything you need. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and complete shooting qualifications while at the range with an Certified Instructor.
FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation (Beginner level 2)
This NRA and USCCA certified course called FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation of a handgun. The course is for 3 -4 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a .22 caliber firearm. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular pistol model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. This is a great class for the whole family! Instructor furnishes everything you need. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and complete shooting qualifications while at the range with an Certified Instructor.
Basic Pistol Shooting (Intermediate Level 1)
The NRA and USCCA Basic Pistol Shooting instructor led, is the third course in the fundamentals of shooting series. It is intended for all individuals but helps people who have some experience with firearms become better and safer shooters. In this course we go more in depth into the shooting experience, building on skills that have been developed through the learn to shoot series. This skill development course takes place in a classroom and range environment. This course will be 8 hours, completed in a single day. Topics include: gun safety, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, marksmanship, and range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and complete shooting qualifications while at the range with an Certified Instructor.
Basic Pistol Shooting (Intermediate Level 1)
The NRA and USCCA Basic Pistol Shooting instructor led, is the third course in the fundamentals of shooting series. It is intended for all individuals but helps people who have some experience with firearms become better and safer shooters. In this course we go more in depth into the shooting experience, building on skills that have been developed through the learn to shoot series. This skill development course takes place in a classroom and range environment. This course will be 8 hours, completed in a single day. Topics include: gun safety, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, marksmanship, and range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and complete shooting qualifications while at the range with an Certified Instructor.
AR-15 Fundamentals/Home Defense Level 1 - Rifle Shooting
The NRA and USCCA Basic Course is taught by a Tactical Team member from St. Louis, MO
AR-15 Fundamentals/Home Defense Level 1 course is intended for all individuals but helps people who have some experience with rifles become better and safer shooters. In this course we go more in depth into the shooting experience, building on skills that have been developed through the Basic Rifle Shooting series.
This skill development course takes place in a classroom (3 hours) and range environment (4-5 hours.
This classroom and live-fire AR-15 Fundamentals/Home Defense Level 1 course is designed to introduce responsible gun owners to the safe handling, proper maintenance, and effective use of AR-15-style rifles in the context of civilian home defense and defense of your family.
Classroom topics include:
Overview of basic AR-15 nomenclature and function
Cleaning and maintenance
Accessorizing the AR-15, and much more
Live-range topics include:
How to safely and effectively operate an AR-15
How to improve skills and precision with an AR-15
Defensive Shooting in and around common room furnishings
Effective use of cover and concealment in a home defense scenario
NOTE: You will need an AR style carbine any caliber and 2 magazines - You will not use a battle belt chest rig nor plate carrier. This is a home defense setup.
AR-15 Fundamentals/Home Defense Level 1 - Rifle Shooting
The NRA and USCCA Basic Course is taught by a Tactical Team member from St. Louis, MO
AR-15 Fundamentals/Home Defense Level 1 course is intended for all individuals but helps people who have some experience with rifles become better and safer shooters. In this course we go more in depth into the shooting experience, building on skills that have been developed through the Basic Rifle Shooting series.
This skill development course takes place in a classroom (3 hours) and range environment (4-5 hours.
This classroom and live-fire AR-15 Fundamentals/Home Defense Level 1 course is designed to introduce responsible gun owners to the safe handling, proper maintenance, and effective use of AR-15-style rifles in the context of civilian home defense and defense of your family.
Classroom topics include:
Overview of basic AR-15 nomenclature and function
Cleaning and maintenance
Accessorizing the AR-15, and much more
Live-range topics include:
How to safely and effectively operate an AR-15
How to improve skills and precision with an AR-15
Defensive Shooting in and around common room furnishings
Classroom topics include:
Overview of basic AR-15 nomenclature and function
Cleaning and maintenance
Accessorizing the AR-15, and much more
Live-range topics include:
How to safely and effectively operate an AR-15
How to improve skills and precision with an AR-15
Defensive Shooting in and around common room furnishings
Effective use of cover and concealment in a home defense scenario
NOTE: You will need an AR style carbine any caliber and 2 magazines - You will not use a battle belt chest rig nor plate carrier. This is a home defense setup.
Home Firearm Safety
This NRA and USCCA Home Firearm Safety Course is a HANDS-ON 4-hour course designed to develop the basic knowledge, skills, & attitudes necessary for the safe handling and storage of firearms in the home. It is recommended for adults who either have firearms in their home or who are looking to purchase one for their home. It is also child-friendly and parents are encouraged to bring their children if they are 10 yrs. of age or older. Please let us know if you plan to bring your children. For additional information regarding children or questions please call 770-853-8340
Note: If you need a firearm safety class either court ordered or attorney recomended, this NRA class is what you are looking for.
Home Firearm Safety
This NRA and USCCA Home Firearm Safety Course is a HANDS-ON 4-hour course designed to develop the basic knowledge, skills, & attitudes necessary for the safe handling and storage of firearms in the home. It is recommended for adults who either have firearms in their home or who are looking to purchase one for their home. It is also child-friendly and parents are encouraged to bring their children if they are 10 yrs. of age or older. Please let us know if you plan to bring your children. For additional information regarding children or questions please call 770-853-8340
Note: If you need a firearm safety class either court ordered or attorney recomended, this NRA class is what you are looking for.
Basic CCW/Defensive Pistol (Advanced Level 1)
Developing elite skills for every citizen defender
This is the third course in the fundamentals series. The NRA and USCCA CCW Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry a concealed firearm for defensive personal protection. CCW is a curriculum that builds on the fundamentals taught in the Basics of Pistol Shooting Course and puts those skills into a defensive context for private citizens who want to responsively carry a concealed firearm. Course is roughly 8-9 hours with short lunch break. Topics to be covered: Firearm Safety, Basic Defensive Skills, Drawing from Concealment, Stoppage Remediation, Proper Mindset, Carry Modes and Pistol Concealment and much more. You will be required to furnish you own firearm and ammunition for this course. You will need a good quality strong side concealed holster (bring cover garment), spare magazines with holder and a minimum of 100 rounds of ammo for your firearm.
A Concealed Carry student will learn:
- High level Shooting Fundamentals, including placing rounds on target accurately and without common handgun shooting errors like flinching, crushing or slapping the trigger
- Drawstroke from concealment placing your sights on targets quicker using weekly drills, live fire and scenario training
- Dynamic Firearm Positions to move with the firearm, drawing from the holster while maintaining proper Sight Alignment, Muzzle and Trigger Finger Awareness
- Immediate Actions to get a stopped firearm up and running as quickly as possible while maintaining 100% defensive awareness, including the ability to perform Tactical Reloads, Emergency Reloads, Soft Malfunctions, and Hard Malfunctions
- A complete system of Deterrence to communicate to a threat that you are a potentially lethal threat, this could preventing further engagement on the part of the bad guy
Basic CCW/Defensive Pistol (Advanced Level 1)
Developing elite skills for every citizen defender
This is the third course in the fundamentals series. The NRA and USCCA CCW Course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry a concealed firearm for defensive personal protection. CCW is a curriculum that builds on the fundamentals taught in the Basics of Pistol Shooting Course and puts those skills into a defensive context for private citizens who want to responsively carry a concealed firearm. Course is roughly 8-9 hours with short lunch break. Topics to be covered: Firearm Safety, Basic Defensive Skills, Drawing from Concealment, Stoppage Remediation, Proper Mindset, Carry Modes and Pistol Concealment and much more. You will be required to furnish you own firearm and ammunition for this course. You will need a good quality strong side concealed holster (bring cover garment), spare magazines with holder and a minimum of 100 rounds of ammo for your firearm.
A Concealed Carry student will learn:
- High level Shooting Fundamentals, including placing rounds on target accurately and without common handgun shooting errors like flinching, crushing or slapping the trigger
- Drawstroke from concealment placing your sights on targets quicker using weekly drills, live fire and scenario training
- Dynamic Firearm Positions to move with the firearm, drawing from the holster while maintaining proper Sight Alignment, Muzzle and Trigger Finger Awareness
- Immediate Actions to get a stopped firearm up and running as quickly as possible while maintaining 100% defensive awareness, including the ability to perform Tactical Reloads, Emergency Reloads, Soft Malfunctions, and Hard Malfunctions
- A complete system of Deterrence to communicate to a threat that you are a potentially lethal threat, this could preventing further engagement on the part of the bad guy
Defensive Pistol Course (Advanced Level 2)
This is an advanced course after someone has completed the Basic CCW class. The NRA and USCCA Defensive Pistol Course will focus on the techniques needed to develop a concealed carry CCW defensive mindset. The goal of the course will be to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence. As a result of participating in this course, the student will be able to explain and demonstrate the following: How to apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling when carrying a concealed firearm, basic principles of concealment, the difference between cover and concealment, drawing from the holster, levels of mental awareness, developing the proper mindset when using a pistol for personal protection, clearing common stoppages, use of pocket pistols, and more.
Defensive Pistol Course (Advanced Level 2)
This is an advanced course after someone has completed the Basic CCW class. The NRA and USCCA Defensive Pistol Course will focus on the techniques needed to develop a concealed carry CCW defensive mindset. The goal of the course will be to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly, and with confidence. As a result of participating in this course, the student will be able to explain and demonstrate the following: How to apply the NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling when carrying a concealed firearm, basic principles of concealment, the difference between cover and concealment, drawing from the holster, levels of mental awareness, developing the proper mindset when using a pistol for personal protection, clearing common stoppages, use of pocket pistols, and more.
Become a NRA Certified Instructor
This course is for EXPERIENCED SHOOTERS who want to become NRA Certified Instructors. Candidates are required by the NRA to take or to have taken the Basic Shooting course or First Steps course prior to attending the Instructor course. There are three parts to receiving your Instructor Certification rating;
NOTE: The "Registration Button" only lists the Instructor Course which is day 2. You will be automatically enrolled for all three days
Day 1 - NRA Basic Student Course ( Discipline specific - pistol, rifle, ETC)
Day 2 - NRA Basic Instructor Course (Discipling specific)
Day 3 - NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) Llive fire shooting qualification on range
These three courses and range qualification is completed in a three day training event.
Small classes with individual Attention!
Become a NRA Certified Instructor
This course is for EXPERIENCED SHOOTERS who want to become NRA Certified Instructors. Candidates are required by the NRA to take or to have taken the Basic Shooting course or First Steps course prior to attending the Instructor course. There are three parts to receiving your Instructor Certification rating;
NOTE: The "Registration Button" only lists the Instructor Course which is day 2. You will be automatically enrolled for all three days
Day 1 - NRA Basic Student Course ( Discipline specific - pistol, rifle, ETC)
Day 2 - NRA Basic Instructor Course (Discipling specific)
Day 2 - NRA Basic Instructor Course (Discipling specific)
Day 3 - NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) Llive fire shooting qualification on range
These three courses and range qualification is completed in a three day training event.
Small classes with individual Attention!
Note: Advanced training with ACT Personal Defense requires a skill set and training requirement that you may not qualify for at this time. However, contact us today and we'll assist you in finding the correct class.
Basic Personal Protection In The Home/Defensive Pistol (Advanced Level 3)
This NRA and USCCA course is for experienced shooters able to show mastery of the basic skills of safe gun handling, shooting a group, zeroing the firearm, and cleaning the firearm. Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an Basic Pistol Course Certificate, FIRST Steps Course Certificate, pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing the Pre-Course Assessment.
This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA course completion certificate.
Email us if you are wanting to enroll in this advanced class.
Here a just a few of the men and women who learned
to protect themselves and their families
Here a just a few of the men and women who learned
to protect themselves and their families