ASIM FRANCIS
Instructor # 1503955 | BLACK STAR DEFENSE TRAINING & TACTICS, LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 3/9/2019
Certification Renewal Date 4/30/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
- Range Safety Officer
- Defensive Shooting
- AR-15 Fundamentals
- Emergency & First Aid
- Countering the Mass Shooter
My Biography
Asim Francis is the Owner & Lead Instructor for Black Star Defense Training &Tactics LLC. He draws from over a decade of expertise and training in firearms for use in self-defense. Committed to responsible firearm practices, Asim guides individuals in safe, responsible, and defensively accurate shooting during critical defensive scenarios, emphasizing both hitting targets and quick decision-making.
As a Certified USCCA Training Counselor, Asim holds a distinct qualification to educate, guide, and train others seeking to be Certified Firearms Instructors, reflecting his leadership in molding responsible firearm users into Community Educators. His comprehensive approach extends beyond shooting, encompassing personal growth and informed choices. Asim's classes fuse safety, intelligence, and readiness, making him an exceptional instructor for those aspiring to master responsible firearm application and self-defense preparedness. Asim is also a martial artist and holds the rank of Yondan (4th Degree Black Belt) in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Classical Japanese Budo Art). He brings his years of training with master teachers from around the world with him both in the classroom and on the range.
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS (USCCA)
Certified - Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (CCHDF) Instructor - Instructor #1503955 Certified - Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals (WHSDF) Instructor - Instructor #1503955 Certified - Emergency First Aid Fundamentals (EFAF) Instructor - Instructor #1503955 Certified - Countering The Mass Shooter Threat (CTMST) Instructor - Instructor #1503955 Certified - Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level I (DSFL1) Instructor - Instructor #1503955 Certified - AR-15 Fundamentals Instructor - Instructor #1503955 Certified - Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (CCHDF) Training Counselor - TC Instructor #1503955 Certified - Range Safety Officer - Instructor #1503955
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS (NRA)
Certified - Basic Pistol - Instructor #256347642 Certified - Basic Rifle - Instructor #256347642 Certified - Range Safety Officer - Instructor #256347642
FIRST AID/MEDICAL/TRAUMA TRAINING
USCCA Emergency First Aid Fundamentals Certified Stop The Bleed Certified (American College of Surgeons/Committee on Trauma) First On the Scene - 1st Edition Provider Course FT-2100035-01 - (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians International Association of Fire Chiefs NAEMT) ASHI/HSI Advanced Bleeding Control Certified ASHI/HSI First Aid Certified ASHI/HSI CPR Certified
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
USCCA (US Concealed Carry Association ) Member USCCA (US Concealed Carry Association ) Official Partner NAAGA (National African-American Gun Assoc.) Member NAAGA (National African-American Gun Assoc.) Business Partner BGOE (Black Gun Owners and Education) Member BGOE (Black Gun Owners and Education) Tampa Bay - Founding Member/Board Member NRA ( National Rifle Association ) Member BBGC-ATL (Black Brass Gun Club - ATL Chapter) - Founding Member/Chapter President
MARTIAL ARTS & ALTERNATIVE HEALING
Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu - Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) - 09/07/2022 Usui Ryoho Reiki - Shinpiden (Master Teacher) - 01/01/2016 Crystal Reiki - Master Teacher - 02/05/2024
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Prerequisite: [ N/A ]
The Urban Defensive Pistol 1 (UDP1) is a 100% live-fire course and your first step beyond understanding the principles of basic handgun safety, pistol marksmanship, and defensive accuracy for urban environments. It is great for those that already have a license to carry. While this course is great for new and advanced shooters, you MUST already know how to use and operate a handgun. Students will be guided through the steps you'll need to take to go from just sending rounds downrange to actually training in specific, tested methods of armed self-defense. From stance to grip to physical shooting technique, UDP1 will help you hone your defensive shooting skills and mindset. You'll get your body working with your gun instead of against it, you'll learn which intuitive skills work best with what your body will naturally do while under stress in a combat situation, and you'll learn to apply this information simply and effectively - regardless of your skill level.
Course Topics Include:
Defensive Accuracy vs Marksmanship Crucial Handgun Skills Grip & Trigger Control Stance & Movement Diagnosing Your Misses Warrior Expert Theory Counter Ambush Training Balance of Speed & Precision Presentation From Ready & Holster Shooting From Retention & Emergency Reloading Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
Prerequisite: [ Intro to Defensive Pistol (IDP) ]
The Urban Defensive Pistol 1 (UDP1) is a 100% live-fire course and your first step beyond understanding the principles of basic handgun safety, pistol marksmanship, and defensive accuracy for urban environments. It is great for those that already have a license to carry. While this course is great for new and advanced shooters, you MUST already know how to use and operate a handgun. Students will be guided through the steps you'll need to take to go from just sending rounds downrange to actually training in specific, tested methods of armed self-defense. From stance to grip to physical shooting technique, UDP1 will help you hone your defensive shooting skills and mindset. You'll get your body working with your gun instead of against it, you'll learn which intuitive skills work best with what your body will naturally do while under stress in a combat situation, and you'll learn to apply this information simply and effectively - regardless of your skill level.
Course Topics Include:
Defensive Accuracy vs Marksmanship Crucial Handgun Skills Grip & Trigger Control Stance & Movement Diagnosing Your Misses Warrior Expert Theory Counter Ambush Training Balance of Speed & Precision Presentation From Ready & Holster Shooting From Retention & Emergency Reloading Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
Prerequisite: [ Urban Defensive Pistol 1 & 2 ]
Building on the skills introduced in UDP1 and UDP2 continues with necessary skill-building drills and techniques that can make the difference between just surviving the deadly encounter and, equally importantly, simply living and truly prevailing. We will begin with a review of the topics and fundamentals of marksmanship from Defensive Pistol I and move into more advanced drills. You will continue to improve your pistol handling skills while reinforcing the fundamentals of defensive accuracy. You will be able to take this training and turn it into practice so you can enhance your response time by building your intuitive defensive shooting skills into your motor cortex (muscle memory), in order to help you survive a Dynamic Critical Incident. You will be run through the CCW Simulation Drill and if time permits the Wind Sprint Drill.
Course Topics Include:
Defensive Accuracy vs Marksmanship Crucial Handgun Skills Grip & Trigger Control Stance & Movement Diagnosing Your Misses Warrior Expert Theory Counter Ambush Training Balance of Speed & Precision Presentation From Ready & Holster Shooting From Retention & Emergency Reloading Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
What To Bring
Handgun Ammunition - 500 Extra Magazines - 2 Magazine Pouch - 1 Eye & Ear Protection Holster Range Bag Speed Loader Brimmed Hat Close-toed Shoes Sunscreen Bug Spray Thick Belt Long Pants Pen & Notebook Water/Beverage
Prerequisite [ N/A ]
The Urban Defensive Rifle 1 (UDR1) is a 100% live-fire course and your first step beyond understanding the principles of basic handgun safety, rifle marksmanship, and defensive accuracy for home and urban environments. This course is great for new and advanced shooters, you will get a solid foundation from this course in the fundamental operation of the AR-15 Rifle/Carbine platform. Students will be guided through the steps you'll need to take to go from just sending rounds downrange to actually training in specific, tested methods of armed self-defense. From stance to grip to physical shooting technique, UDR1 will help you hone your defensive shooting skills and mindset. You'll get your body working with your gun instead of against it, you'll learn which intuitive skills work best with what your body will naturally do while under stress in a combat situation, and you'll learn to apply this information simply and effectively - regardless of your skill level.
Course Topics Include:
AR-15 Nomenclature Parts & Maintenance Loading/Unloading/Clearing Verifying/Confirming Zeroing Defensive Accuracy vs Marksmanship Fundamental Rifle Skills Diagnosing Your Misses Warrior Expert Theory Counter Ambush Training Balance of Speed & Precision Presentation From Ready Emergency Reloading Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
Prerequisite: [ UDR1 ]
Building on the skills introduced in UDR1, Urban Defensive Rifle 2 (UDR2) continues with necessary skill-building drills and techniques that can make the difference between just surviving the deadly encounter and, equally importantly, simply living and truly prevailing. We will begin with a review of the topics and fundamentals of marksmanship from UDR1 and move into more advanced drills. You will continue to improve your rifle handling skills while reinforcing the fundamentals of defensive accuracy. You will be able to take this training and turn it into practice so you can enhance your response time by building your intuitive defensive shooting skills into your motor cortex (muscle memory), in order to help you survive a Dynamic Critical Incident. You will be run through the Home Defense Simulation Drill if time permits.
Course Topics Include:
Verifying/Confirming Zeroing Defensive Accuracy vs Marksmanship Fundamental Rifle Skills Diagnosing Your Misses Warrior Expert Theory Counter Ambush Training Balance of Speed & Precision Presentation From Ready & Cover Emergency Reloading Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
Prerequisite: [ UDR2 ]
Building on the skills introduced in UDR1 and UDR2, Urban Defensive Rifle 3 (UDR3) continues with necessary skill-building drills and more cognitive identification techniques that aid in the efficient processing of information and decision making for civilians in an Urban Defensive context. This will make the difference between just surviving the deadly encounter and, equally importantly, simply living and truly prevailing. We will begin with a review of the topics and fundamentals of marksmanship from UDR1, the balance of speed and precision drills from UDR2, and finally move into more advanced cognitive skill building drills. You will continue to improve your rifle handling skills while reinforcing the fundamentals of defensive accuracy. This course will allow you to take this training and turn it into practice so you can enhance your response time by building your intuitive defensive shooting skills into your motor cortex (muscle memory), in order to help you survive a Dynamic Critical Incident. You will be run through the an overall culmination drill to assess your skill acquisition.
Course Topics Include:
Verifying/Confirming Zeroing Defensive Accuracy vs Marksmanship Fundamental Rifle Skills Diagnosing Your Misses Warrior Expert Theory Counter Ambush Training Balance of Speed & Precision Presentation From Ready & Cover Emergency Reloading Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations Cognitive Shooting Drills & Assessment
The Rifle Foundations: Intro to Defensive Rifle (IDR)] is a 100% virtual (Zoom) course and your first step introduction to the AR-15 Rifle/Carbine platform. This course is great for new and advanced shooters, you will get a solid foundation from this course in the history, nomenclature, and fundamental operation of the AR-15 Rifle/Carbine platform.
Course Topics Include:
AR-15 History & Popularity Platform Nomenclature Parts & Maintenance Platform Accessories
This shooter development workshop will focus on fundamental shooter skills required to successfully negotiate the USCCA CCHDF Instructor Candidate Shooting Qualification. We will be drilling some functional drills and working on range management fundamentals.
*****(Please bring a semiautomatic pistol chambered in 9mm/.380 caliber or higher.)
Prerequisite: [ Intro to Defensive Pistol (IDP) ]
The Urban Defensive Pistol 1 (UDP1) is a 100% live-fire course and your first step beyond understanding the principles of basic handgun safety, pistol marksmanship, and defensive accuracy for urban environments. It is great for those that already have a license to carry. While this course is great for new and advanced shooters, you MUST already know how to use and operate a handgun. Students will be guided through the steps you'll need to take to go from just sending rounds downrange to actually training in specific, tested methods of armed self-defense. From stance to grip to physical shooting technique, UDP1 will help you hone your defensive shooting skills and mindset. You'll get your body working with your gun instead of against it, you'll learn which intuitive skills work best with what your body will naturally do while under stress in a combat situation, and you'll learn to apply this information simply and effectively - regardless of your skill level.
Course Topics Include:
Defensive Accuracy vs Marksmanship Crucial Handgun Skills Grip & Trigger Control Stance & Movement Diagnosing Your Misses Warrior Expert Theory Counter Ambush Training Balance of Speed & Precision Presentation From Ready & Holster Shooting From Retention & Emergency Reloading Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
Prerequisite: [ N/A ]
The Women's Defensive Pistol (WDP) is a 100% live-fire course and your first step beyond understanding the principles of basic handgun safety, pistol marksmanship, and defensive accuracy for urban environments. It is great for those that already have a license to carry. While this course is great for new and advanced shooters, you MUST already know how to use and operate a handgun. Students will be guided through the steps you'll need to take to go from just sending rounds downrange to actually training in specific, tested methods of armed self-defense. From stance to grip to physical shooting technique, WDP will help you hone your defensive shooting skills and mindset. You'll get your body working with your gun instead of against it, you'll learn which intuitive skills work best with what your body will naturally do while under stress in a combat situation, and you'll learn to apply this information simply and effectively - regardless of your skill level.
Course Topics Include:
Defensive Accuracy vs Marksmanship Crucial Handgun Skills Grip & Trigger Control Stance & Movement Diagnosing Your Misses Warrior Expert Theory Counter Ambush Training Balance of Speed & Precision Presentation From Ready & Holster Shooting From Retention & Emergency Reloading Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
Church Safety: Protecting Your Congregation
Topics Covered:
• Know the Signs • Create an Emergency Operations Plan • Special Considerations for Houses of Worship • Run, Hide Fight • Triage and Treat the Wounded • On-Site Security Assessment
This course will cover the following topics:
• Review of Fundamentals • Presentation • Trigger Isolation • Trigger Prep • Balance of Speed & Precision • Presentation From Ready & Holster • Shooting From Retention & Emergency Reloading • Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
This course is designed for shooters who want to become responsible firearm owners by enhancing their fundamental marksmanship skills.
Range Time Course
Take your shooting skills to the next level in a supportive, safe environment. We provide range fees and targets—just bring your firearm and ammunition. Perfect for experienced shooters and past students looking to stay sharp, but open to anyone ready to build confidence and improve their aim.
This course will cover the following topics:
• Review of Fundamentals • Presentation • Trigger Isolation • Trigger Prep • Balance of Speed & Precision • Presentation From Ready & Holster • Shooting From Retention & Emergency Reloading • Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
This course is designed for shooters who want to become responsible firearm owners by enhancing their fundamental marksmanship skills.
This course will cover the following topics:
• Review of Fundamentals • Presentation • Trigger Isolation • Trigger Prep • Balance of Speed & Precision • Presentation From Ready & Holster • Shooting From Retention & Emergency Reloading • Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
This course is designed for shooters who want to become responsible firearm owners by enhancing their fundamental marksmanship skills.
This course will cover the following topics:
• Review of Fundamentals • Presentation • Trigger Isolation • Trigger Prep • Balance of Speed & Precision • Presentation From Ready & Holster • Shooting From Retention & Emergency Reloading • Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
This course is designed for shooters who want to become responsible firearm owners by enhancing their fundamental marksmanship skills.
This course will cover the following topics:
• Review of Fundamentals • Presentation • Trigger Isolation • Trigger Prep • Balance of Speed & Precision • Presentation From Ready & Holster • Shooting From Retention & Emergency Reloading • Defensive Shooting Drills & Simulations
This course is designed for shooters who want to become responsible firearm owners by enhancing their fundamental marksmanship skills.
This course will cover the following topics: Review of Rifle Fundamentals (Grip, Stance, and Sight Alignment)
• The 4 Points of Contact • Mechanical Offset (Height over Bore) • Sling Management & Presentation from Ready • Trigger Control & Reset • Rapid Sight Acquisition • Emergency & Tactical Reloading • Malfunction Clearance Drills • Effective Use of Cover & Movement Basics
This course is designed for shooters who want to become responsible rifle owners by establishing a solid foundation in safe handling, precision, and carbine manipulation.