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Alex Beard

Instructor # 3003842 | Plan To Defend LLC

Certified with the USCCA since 1/30/2024

Certification Renewal Date 1/30/2027

  • Training@PlanToDefend.com
  • (818) 274-2900

Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Countering the Mass Shooter
  • Emergency & First Aid
  • Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
  • Range Safety Officer

My Biography

Alex Beard, founder of Plan to Defend LLC, has always loved to help people. He has always been concerned and pro-active for ensuring that the people he loved were safe and cared for. That is his nature!

Whether you are a parent looking to gain knowledge to protect yourself and your children within your home, or you are an administrator or teacher who needs to know how to protect their students or a member of a place of worship; a synagogue or church in need of a plan of action for the safety for their fellow congregants, Alex will guide you step-by-step to those goals.

He has successfully completed the required education and is recognized by the following organizations as an instructor of:

• CRPA - California Rifle and Pistol Association: Range Safety Officer (RSO) Basic Pistol Instructor Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructor

• NRA - National Rifle Association: Basic Pistol Instructor Personal Protection in the Home Instructor

• USCCA - United States Concealed Carry Association: Children’s Firearms and Safety Fundamentals Instructor Women’s Handgun and Safety Fundamentals Instructor Concealed Carry and Home Defense Instructor Range Safety Officer (RSO) Countering the Mass Shooter Instructor Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Instructor

• Continuing Education Defensive pistol - Level 1, 2 & 3 Holster Skill Development Countering the Mass Shooter Emergency Preparedness Fundamentals AR-15 Fundamentals BSIS - Exposed Firearm Permit BSIS - Security Guard Card

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    • Julie Faris

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    "My wife and I are huge fans of the training that Steve and Julie provide. My wife and I travel over an hour for the trainings and it is well worth it. They treat us very well and train in a way that makes you better each time. "

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    • Julie Faris

      Sherman Oaks, CA

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    • Steven Faris

      Sherman Oaks, CA

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    • Alex Beard

      Sherman Oaks, CA

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      Sherman Oaks, CA

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    • John Perez

      Sherman Oaks, CA

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    "Julie and Steve. I can not even describe WDW weekend. It was outstanding . All the knowledge you have share and you made it fun. THANK YOU!!!! "

    Submitted on Wed, Mar. 26, 2025 by Jacqueline S.

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