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Daniel Nicholson

Instructor # 1231318 | Defensive Carry Training

Certified with the USCCA since 1/28/2018

Certification Renewal Date 3/3/2027

  • DefensiveCarryTraining@gmail.com
  • (219) 513-3212

Schererville, IN, 46375

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Defensive Shooting
  • Countering the Mass Shooter
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor
  • Emergency & First Aid
  • Range Safety Officer
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219-513-3212 www.DefensiveCarryTraining.com DefensiveCarryTraining@gmail.com

Classroom located at 1114 US-30 Schererville, IN or...Training you in your own location!

A full range of USCCA courses are being offered at the in Schererville, Indiana. Conveniently located near the Indiana/Illinois border, on US-30, with easy access from I-394. Private lessons or groups can be reserved for the classroom!

Also available is the unique experience of meeting at the location of your group, church, club, business, even your family and friends in your own home, to teach you the outstanding curriculum of the USCCA.

Courses that are available: —Basic handgun —Home defense —Concealed Carry —Illinois 16-hour CCL class (also the 3-hour refresher) —Women’s Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals (3 levels of classes) —Countering the Mass Shooter Threat for your building, business, school, church, etc.

These courses teach you the principles, laws, preparedness of protection planning, and much more. You will learn thoroughly of defensive handgun use, equipping you in the most essential skills you will need through non-live ammunition training, and computer based analysis.

If you have not yet made your first handgun purchase, or are new to the world of firearm ownership, that is ideal! This course will not tell you which handgun is right for you, but will equip you with the tools you need in the process.

If you are already a handgun owner looking for some refresher classes, the USCCA offers these excellent courses where you WILL learn something new.

Dan brings decades of teaching experience in many different areas in a patient and encouraging environment. Your experience in the USCCA course will be fun and rewarding.

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    "Outstanding! Thank you, Dan!"

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    "Grateful for Dan's expertise and guidance on protecting our congregation."

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