Brian Moretz

Make Your Home a Harder Target Before Trouble Ever Starts.

Your home should be the place where you and your family feel safest. But have you ever looked at your house through the eyes of someone trying to break into it?

Are your doors and windows as secure as you think? Does your lighting help deter intruders? Are there areas around your property that make it easier for someone to approach unnoticed? And if someone did attempt to break in, would your family know what to do?

The best home defense plan starts long before someone reaches your front door.

Our Defend Your Home: Secure & Prepare class teaches practical ways to improve your home's security, reduce opportunities for criminals, and develop a plan to help protect the people who matter most.

You don't need expensive security equipment or a complicated system to make meaningful improvements. Sometimes the simplest changes can make a significant difference.

What You'll Learn

IDENTIFYING VULNERABILITIES — See Your Home Differently

Learn to evaluate your home's security from the outside in. We'll discuss common weaknesses around doors, windows, garages, entry points, and other areas that may make a home more vulnerable to intrusion.

MAKING YOUR HOME A HARDER TARGET — Layers of Security

Explore practical improvements involving locks, reinforced doors, lighting, cameras, alarm systems, landscaping, and other security measures that may discourage intruders or make unauthorized entry more difficult.

EVERYDAY SECURITY HABITS — Small Changes, Big Differences

Good home security isn't just about equipment. Learn how daily routines, visitor awareness, package deliveries, social media habits, and simple household procedures can affect your home's security.

CREATING A FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN — Everyone Needs to Know What to Do

What happens if someone tries to enter your home while your family is inside? We'll discuss emergency communication, identifying safer locations, planning escape options, and making sure everyone in the household understands their role.

RESPONDING TO A POSSIBLE BREAK-IN — Making Smart Decisions

Explore how to recognize warning signs, contact emergency services, avoid unnecessary confrontation, and make responsible decisions when something doesn't seem right.

Practical Knowledge You Can Put to Work Immediately

This isn't a sales presentation for expensive security systems.

Our goal is to help you understand the principles of home security so you can make informed decisions about protecting your own home.

You'll leave with ideas you can evaluate and implement, whether you live in a house, apartment, townhouse, or rental property.

Who Should Take This Class?

Homeowners and renters

Parents and families

Individuals living alone

First-time homeowners

Older adults wanting to improve home security

Anyone interested in preventing break-ins and improving household preparedness

No firearms, concealed carry permit, or previous self-defense training are required.

A Safer Home Starts With a Better Plan.

You can't control every threat, but you can take steps to make your home less vulnerable and your family better prepared.

Defend Your Home: Secure & Prepare

Identify the risks. Strengthen your security. Protect what matters.

Register Today — Take the First Step Toward a More Secure Home!

Our Defender Courses focus on Self Defense at all ranges. We work on the mental aspects, empty hand, blunt force, knife, and pistol.

Our Level 1 course builds the foundation for all of our more advanced levels.   In our Level 1 Course you will learn the importance of the mental side of self defense, the basics of empty hand self defense, fighting with a blunt force self defense tool, a knife, and a pistol.

One of the most important steps toward ensuring your own safety is having a personal safety strategy in place before you need it. The Refuse To Be A Victim® program teaches the tips and techniques you need to be alerted to dangerous situations and to avoid criminal confrontation.

In this seminar you will learn about the Psychology of Criminal Predators, Mental Preparedness, Physical Security, Home Security, Automobile Security, Out-of-Town Security, Technological Security, and Personal Protection Devices.

Unarmed Active Shooter Response Training

When Seconds Count, Will You Know What to Do?

We've all heard the advice: Run. Hide. Fight.

But what does that actually mean?

How do you know when it's safe to run? What if your escape route is blocked? Where should you hide? What makes a hiding place safer than another? And if you're left with no other option, how do you fight to protect yourself and those around you?

Knowing three words is one thing. Knowing how to put them into action is something entirely different.

Our In The Line Of Fire: Survive the Threat course takes active shooter response beyond the usual advice and gives everyday people practical knowledge, hands-on exercises, and scenario-based training to help them make better decisions during a violent emergency.

You don't need a firearm. You don't need tactical experience. You just need the willingness to learn how to protect yourself and others.

What You'll Learn

RUN — Knowing When and How to Escape

Escaping a dangerous situation isn't always as simple as running toward the nearest exit. We'll explore recognizing danger, identifying escape routes, making decisions under stress, and helping others reach safety without unnecessarily exposing yourself to danger.

HIDE — Making Yourself Harder to Find and Reach

Not all hiding places offer the same protection. Learn the differences between cover and concealment, how to evaluate potential hiding locations, secure or barricade a space when appropriate, remain as safe as possible, and communicate with emergency responders.

FIGHT — When There Is No Other Option

If escape and hiding are no longer possible and your life is in immediate danger, you may have to physically defend yourself. We'll discuss last-resort resistance, protecting yourself, working with others when appropriate, and the importance of decisive action when facing an imminent threat.

More Than Just a Lecture

This isn't a class where you sit in a chair, watch a presentation, and go home with three words to remember.

We use interactive discussions, practical exercises, and realistic decision-making scenarios to help you understand how these principles apply when circumstances are confusing, frightening, and rapidly changing.

Our goal isn't to turn you into a tactical operator. It's to help you become a more prepared, aware, and capable person who understands their options during an emergency.

Who Should Take This Class?

This course is designed for everyday people, including:

Parents and families

Teachers and school personnel

Church staff, volunteers, and security team members

Business owners and employees

College students

Anyone who wants to be better prepared to protect themselves and others during a violent emergency

No firearms, concealed carry permit, or previous self-defense experience are required.

Don't Just Remember the Words. Understand What They Mean.

No class can guarantee your safety during an active shooter incident. But understanding your options, practicing emergency decisions, and developing a plan can help you respond more effectively when every second matters.

In The Line Of Fire: Survive the Threat

Learn to escape. Learn to protect yourself. Learn what to do when there are no easy options.

Register Today — Be Better Prepared When Seconds Count.

Our CPR and Emergency First Aid Fundamentals class provides comprehensive training to equip participants with essential life-saving skills. This course is designed in strict accordance with the guidelines set by the US Concealed Carry Association and, upon successful completion, participants will earn a Certificate of Completion from the USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association).

Key Learning Objectives:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Gain proficiency in adult, child, and infant CPR techniques, including chest compressions and rescue breaths. Learn how to quickly assess a victim's condition and respond effectively to cases of cardiac arrest.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Usage: Master the correct operation of AED devices, ensuring you can confidently employ this life-saving technology when required.

Choking Response: Learn techniques to assist choking victims and respond promptly to airway obstructions, potentially saving lives.

First Aid Basics: Acquire fundamental first aid skills to address a range of injuries, including wound care, burns, fractures, and severe bleeding. Emphasis is placed on preventing infection and providing comfort to the injured.

Basic Life Support (BLS): Understand the principles of Basic Life Support, including the importance of early recognition and professional help in emergency situations.

Special Considerations: Explore how to administer CPR and first aid to individuals with specific needs, such as infants, children, and the elderly.

Who Should Attend: This class is suitable for a diverse range of individuals, including healthcare professionals, parents, teachers, coaches, caregivers, and those who wish to be well-prepared to respond effectively during emergencies. Whether you seek to enhance your workplace safety or ensure your family's wellbeing, this class is an excellent choice.

Course Format: The course employs an engaging blend of interactive lectures, hands-on practice, and scenario-based training. Our experienced instructors create a supportive environment that encourages active participation and skill mastery.

Prerequisites: No prior experience or special requirements are necessary to enroll in this course. Come with a willingness to learn, an open mind, and comfortable clothing suitable for practical exercises.

Join us to master the fundamentals of CPR and Emergency First Aid. Register for our class and be prepared to act with confidence in critical situations. Your knowledge and skills can make a difference when every second counts.

The Proving Ground

Force-on-Force Defensive Handgun Training

You've Trained for It. Now Put Your Skills to the Test.

You've spent time on the range. You've practiced your shooting fundamentals, worked on your defensive handgun skills, and learned how to handle your firearm safely.

But what happens when the situation isn't predictable?

What if you don't know where a threat might come from? What if the person in front of you isn't actually a threat? What if the best decision is to walk away rather than draw your firearm?

Real life doesn't come with a script. Your training shouldn't always have one, either.

Welcome to The Proving Ground, an immersive, force-on-force defensive handgun experience designed to challenge your awareness, judgment, and decision-making through realistic, interactive scenarios.

Using airsoft training equipment in a controlled environment, you'll face situations that require you to think, adapt, and make decisions under pressure.

Five Scenarios. Unknown Challenges. Real Decisions.

During The Proving Ground, you'll participate in five different force-on-force scenarios, each designed to challenge a different aspect of defensive decision-making.

You won't know exactly what each scenario involves before it begins. That's intentional.

Just like in everyday life, you may encounter unexpected situations, incomplete information, and decisions that aren't always obvious.

Some scenarios may require you to recognize a threat. Others may challenge your ability to avoid confrontation, communicate effectively, protect innocent people, or determine whether defensive force is justified.

And remember, successfully completing a scenario doesn't necessarily mean firing a shot. Sometimes the best decision is not to use your firearm at all.

What You'll Experience

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS — Recognizing Potential Danger

Learn to identify warning signs, recognize changing circumstances, and evaluate situations before they escalate.

DECISION-MAKING UNDER PRESSURE — Thinking Beyond the Target

Explore the challenges of making responsible decisions when information is limited, emotions are elevated, and circumstances change unexpectedly.

THREAT RECOGNITION — Knowing When NOT to Shoot

Not every suspicious person is a threat, and not every confrontation justifies defensive force. Practice evaluating situations and recognizing the importance of restraint.

COMMUNICATION & DE-ESCALATION — More Than One Way to Resolve a Threat

Experience situations where verbal communication, creating distance, or safely disengaging may be more appropriate than confrontation.

DEFENSIVE RESPONSIBILITY — Understanding the Consequences

Explore the legal, ethical, and safety considerations involved in defensive firearm decisions, including the potential risks to innocent bystanders.

This Isn't Your Typical Day at the Range

The Proving Ground isn't about shooting the smallest group or being the fastest person to draw.

It's about discovering how you respond when the answers aren't obvious.

Through supervised airsoft-based exercises, you'll have opportunities to apply your knowledge, recognize areas for improvement, and learn from your decisions.

Following each scenario, we'll discuss what happened, what options were available, and what lessons you can take away from the experience.

Our goal isn't to prove that you're ready for every possible situation. It's to help you identify what you do well, where you can improve, and why continued training matters.

Who Should Take This Class?

The Proving Ground is designed for:

Concealed handgun permit holders

Graduates of our Defensive Pistol courses

Responsible firearm owners interested in realistic defensive training

Individuals who want to challenge their judgment and decision-making in a controlled environment

Returning students looking for a different kind of training experience

Prerequisite: Participants must hold a valid Concealed Carry Permit or have successfully completed a Basic Defensive Handgun course before enrolling.

What to Wear & Bring

This is hands-on, force-on-force training. Come prepared to participate!

During the scenarios, you should expect the possibility of being struck by airsoft BBs. Impacts can sting, so dressing appropriately will help make your training experience more comfortable.

Dress in layers: Long sleeves, long pants, and thicker clothing are strongly recommended.

Wear a hoodie or sweatshirt: Additional layers can help reduce discomfort from airsoft impacts.

Bring gloves: Gloves are strongly recommended to help protect your hands.

Wear closed-toe shoes: Choose comfortable, secure footwear suitable for movement.

Bring an airsoft mask if you have one: We provide protective airsoft masks for students who need them. If you own one, you're encouraged to bring it, provided it meets our safety requirements.

Important: Instructor-approved eye and full-face protection are required during all airsoft scenarios. Protective clothing reduces discomfort but does not eliminate the risk of injury.

All scenario equipment will be inspected, and live firearms, live ammunition, and other unauthorized weapons are strictly prohibited in the training area.

Think You Know How You'll Respond? Let's Find Out.

You can practice on the range. You can study defensive tactics. You can imagine what you might do in a dangerous situation.

But experiencing an unpredictable scenario in a controlled training environment can reveal things that ordinary target practice cannot.

The Proving Ground

Five Scenarios. Countless Decisions. One Challenge.

Register Today — Step Into The Proving Ground!

This course uses airsoft training equipment in a controlled, supervised environment. Scenarios are educational simulations and cannot reproduce every aspect of a real defensive encounter. Participation requires compliance with all safety procedures and instructor directions.

Our Defender Courses focus on Self Defense at all ranges. We work on the mental aspects, empty hand, blunt force, knife, and pistol.

Our Level 2 course builds on the foundations that you built in Level 1.

In our Level 2 Course you will learn:

-Verbal and Non Physical Skills to keep you from being selected as a target

• CPR and Trauma First Aid

-Striking for self defense from standing and on the ground

-Using and Defending against a knife from standing and on the ground

-Defensive shooting around barriers and while moving

-And much more!

Impact Defense’s Premium NC Concealed Carry Class meets the requirements for you to apply for a NC Concealed Carry Permit.

Our class size is limited to ensure you get the best instruction. It is perfect for beginners and experienced shooters alike. We focus on individual coaching, so we can help you to improve no matter what skill level you are.

We utilize a shooting simulator to give you the most cutting edge training available in our area. The simulator will work on marksmanship, as well as, simulated shoot or don't shoot scenarios.

On the range, you will be able to use your choice of many popular concealed carry options, all provided by us. Would you like to try the Sig P365, Shield Plus, M&P Compact, Taurus GX4? We have all of those options and more!

The only thing you need to bring to the class is a valid NC ID, eye protection, and ear protection.

Carrying a Firearm Is One Thing. Knowing How to Use It Safely and Confidently Is Another.

Owning a firearm and knowing how to shoot at a target are important starting points. But defensive shooting involves more than simply standing at a firing line and taking aim.

Our Level 1 – Defensive Pistol class is designed to help you build practical handgun skills, develop safe handling habits, and become more comfortable with the fundamentals of defensive firearm use.

Whether you're preparing to obtain your North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit, have recently received your permit, or simply want to improve your skills, this class provides a foundation for continued defensive pistol training.

What You'll Learn

Modes of Carry: Explore different ways to carry a handgun, including their advantages, limitations, and important safety considerations.

Drawing From a Holster: Learn safe, controlled techniques for accessing and presenting your firearm.

Drawing and Firing: Practice safely transitioning from the holster to accurate, controlled shots under instructor supervision.

Point Shooting: Explore close-range shooting fundamentals and the differences between sighted and unsighted shooting.

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals: Develop a better understanding of grip, stance, trigger control, firearm presentation, and maintaining accuracy.

Firearm Safety and Handling: Reinforce the safety habits essential to responsible handgun ownership and training.

Who Is This Class For?

This course is ideal for:

Individuals preparing for their NC Concealed Handgun Permit class.

Current concealed carry permit holders looking to improve their practical shooting skills.

Firearm owners who want to become more confident and proficient with their handgun.

Students interested in progressing into our more advanced Defensive Pistol classes.

No advanced shooting experience is required, although students should be comfortable following basic firearm safety instructions.

Everything You Need Is Included!

We make it easy to get started. Your registration includes:

Firearm rental for use during class

Ammunition

Range fees

Professional instruction

Already have your own handgun? You're welcome to bring it! All personal firearms and equipment must meet instructor safety requirements.

Build Your Foundation. Develop Your Skills. Train With Confidence.

Your ability to handle a firearm safely and responsibly comes from quality instruction and consistent practice.

Register for Level 1 – Defensive Pistol today and take the next step in your firearms training!

A rifle is a powerful defensive tool — but only if you know how to run it safely, efficiently, and under pressure.

This Defensive Rifle class is designed to build a strong foundation in real-world rifle use, focusing on practical skills that hold up when stress, time, and problem-solving matter. Whether you’re newer to rifle training or looking to tighten up your fundamentals, this class will give you a clear, structured approach to running your rifle with confidence.

What We’ll Cover

Rifle safety and range etiquette

Proper setup and operation of your rifle

Fundamentals of defensive rifle shooting

Ready positions and efficient weapon handling

Target acquisition and transitions

Reloads and basic malfunction clearing

Practical shooting drills focused on control, accuracy, and awareness

Defensive mindset and decision-making

This is not competition shooting. Everything taught is geared toward defensive application and responsible rifle use.

Who Can Attend

U.S. citizens 18 years and older

Must be legally allowed to own and possess a firearm

No prior rifle class required, but basic familiarity with your rifle is helpful

Required Equipment

Semi-automatic rifle (AR or AK style recommended)

200 rounds of ammunition

At least 2 magazines

Eye protection

Hearing protection

Closed-toe shoes

Recommended Equipment

Sling

Hat

Weather-appropriate clothing

Water and light snacks

Note-taking material

This class focuses on efficient learning without excessive round counts, allowing students to train smart, stay engaged, and retain skills.

If you’re serious about running your rifle responsibly and defensively — this class will give you the tools and structure to do exactly that.

This workshop is designed to empower women with practical skills and confidence to recognize danger early, avoid becoming a target, and respond effectively if confronted by a criminal.

Unfortunately, incidents such as assaults, abductions, and opportunistic crimes continue to increase in many communities. Our goal is not to create fear — but to give you the knowledge, awareness, and simple physical skills that dramatically improve personal safety.

This is a hands-on, real-world training seminar focused on situations women are most likely to encounter, from purse snatching attempts to forced abduction scenarios.

Our mission is simple: prepare everyday people to handle real encounters, using techniques that are practical, easy to learn, and effective under stress.

What You’ll Learn

The #1 habit that dramatically increases personal safety in public

How to appear confident and avoid being selected as a target

Awareness and prevention strategies used before an attack happens

How criminals typically approach and test potential victims

Simple, effective escapes from common grabs and holds

Defenses against pushes, strikes, and aggressive encounters

How to create opportunities to escape and get to safety

No prior experience or athletic ability is required.

Seminar Details

You Have Your Concealed Carry Permit. But Are You Still Confident You Know the Law?

Getting your North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit is an important step, but understanding the laws surrounding concealed carry is an ongoing responsibility.

If it's been a few years since you took your original Concealed Carry class, how much of that information do you still remember? Are you confident you understand where you can legally carry, when you can legally use deadly force, and what your responsibilities are as a permit holder?

Our NC Concealed Carry Law Refresher is designed specifically for individuals who already have their North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit and want to refresh their knowledge of the laws that affect them.

What We'll Cover

Where You Can and Cannot Carry: Review North Carolina's laws concerning prohibited locations and restrictions on concealed carry.

Use of Force and Deadly Force: Revisit the legal principles governing self-defense and the circumstances under which deadly force may be justified.

Your Responsibilities as a Permit Holder: Review important legal obligations, including interactions with law enforcement.

North Carolina Concealed Carry Laws: Review important legal provisions and discuss relevant legislative changes.

Real-World Situations: Discuss practical scenarios to better understand how the law applies to everyday situations.

Questions and Answers: Get clarification on laws or situations you may have questions about.

Who Is This Class For?

This class is intended for current North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit holders who want to stay informed, refresh their understanding of the law, and be more confident about their legal responsibilities.

Whether you received your permit last year or ten years ago, reviewing the law is a worthwhile investment in responsible concealed carry.

Your Permit Is Proof You Completed the Training. Make Sure Your Knowledge Stays Current.

Register for our NC Concealed Carry Law Refresher Class today!

Please note: This is a law refresher course, not the state-required initial Concealed Handgun Permit course. Completing this class does not issue, renew, or replace a concealed handgun permit. Course discussions are educational and do not constitute individualized legal advice.

Armed Civilian Active Shooter Response Training

When Lives Are on the Line, Every Decision Matters.

You carry a firearm to protect yourself and those you love. But what happens when violence erupts in a public place, and you're suddenly faced with decisions you never imagined having to make?

Do you escape or stay? How do you protect your family or others around you? What if you can't safely leave? And how do you determine whether drawing your firearm is necessary, justified, or even the safest option?

Carrying a firearm gives you another option. Knowing when—and when not—to use it is just as important as knowing how.

Our In The Line Of Fire: Defend & Protect course is designed for responsible armed citizens who want to better understand the challenges of responding to an active shooter or other violent emergency.

This course goes beyond traditional target shooting, combining defensive decision-making, firearm safety, practical exercises, and realistic scenarios to explore the responsibilities of being armed when innocent lives are in danger.

What You'll Learn

RECOGNIZE THE THREAT — Understand What's Happening

Violent emergencies are often chaotic and confusing. Learn to recognize potential threats, maintain situational awareness, identify possible escape routes, and avoid making dangerous assumptions when information is incomplete.

COVER & CONCEALMENT — Understand Your Environment

Not everything that hides you will protect you. Explore the differences between cover and concealment, evaluate safer locations, and understand how your surroundings can affect your decisions during an emergency.

MOVEMENT & SURVIVAL — Make Decisions Under Pressure

Learn to prioritize escaping danger, helping others reach safety when feasible, and making responsible decisions when circumstances change rapidly. Scenario-based exercises explore movement to safety, communication, and the challenges of responding under stress.

ARMED DEFENSE — Understanding Your Responsibilities

Discuss the legal, ethical, and safety considerations surrounding defensive firearm use, including identifying an immediate threat, understanding the risks to bystanders, and recognizing situations where using a firearm could create additional danger.

WHEN HELP ARRIVES — Avoid Being Mistaken for the Threat

An armed citizen responding to a violent emergency faces a unique challenge: arriving law enforcement may not know who the attacker is. Learn important considerations for communicating with emergency responders, following commands, and avoiding actions that could lead to a tragic misunderstanding.

Realistic Training. Real Decisions.

This isn't simply another day at the shooting range.

Our training uses interactive instruction, practical exercises, and scenario-based decision-making to explore the challenges armed citizens may encounter during a violent emergency.

You'll examine situations where escaping is the best decision, where protecting others requires restraint, and where an immediate threat may leave few safe options.

The goal isn't to teach you to chase a threat. It's to help you understand how to protect lives while avoiding unnecessary risks.

Who Should Take This Class?

This course is designed for:

Concealed handgun permit holders

Responsible armed citizens who want additional emergency preparedness training

Individuals interested in protecting themselves and their families during violent emergencies

Church safety team members and other authorized civilian security volunteers

Graduates of our Defensive Pistol training who want to explore more complex defensive decisions

Prerequisite: Participants must already hold a valid Concealed Carry Permit or have successfully completed a Basic Defensive Handgun course before enrolling in this class.

Being Armed Is a Responsibility. Being Prepared Takes Training.

During an active shooter incident, there are no guarantees and rarely any easy decisions.

Having a firearm does not make you a law enforcement officer, and it does not mean confronting an attacker is always the right choice. Knowing how to evaluate danger, protect yourself and others, and understand the consequences of your decisions is essential.

In The Line Of Fire: Defend & Protect

Recognize the threat. Protect innocent lives. Make every decision count.

Register Today — Take Your Preparedness Beyond the Basics.

This course is intended for responsible civilian defensive training. It does not confer law enforcement authority or guarantee safety in a violent encounter. Any firearm-related practical exercises are conducted under instructor supervision and applicable safety protocols.

When Prevention Isn't Enough, Will You Know What to Do?

It's the middle of the night. You hear glass breaking, a door opening, or footsteps where there shouldn't be any.

Your heart starts racing. Your family is somewhere inside the house. You have only moments to decide what to do next.

Do you investigate the noise? Do you stay where you are? What if a family member is in another room? Where can you find protection, and how do you avoid making a dangerous situation worse?

Having a home defense plan is important. Practicing how to make decisions under pressure is something entirely different.

Our Defend Your Home: Respond & Survive class takes home defense beyond the classroom with interactive, scenario-based training using airsoft equipment in a controlled training environment.

You'll explore the challenges of responding to a simulated home intrusion while learning to prioritize your safety, protect family members, and make responsible decisions when circumstances change unexpectedly.

What You'll Learn

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ENVIRONMENT — Cover, Concealment & Awareness

Learn the differences between cover and concealment, how common household layouts can affect safety, and why understanding your surroundings matters during an emergency.

MOVEMENT & POSITIONING — Making Safer Choices

Explore the challenges of moving through indoor spaces, maintaining awareness, avoiding unnecessary exposure to danger, and recognizing when staying in a secure location may be safer than moving toward an unknown threat.

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY — Have a Plan for Everyone

What if your children are in another room? What if someone in your household cannot move quickly? Discuss family communication, emergency plans, safer locations, and decisions that may help reduce risks to the people you're trying to protect.

DECISION-MAKING UNDER PRESSURE — Not Every Situation Has THE SAME ANSWER

Learn to assess changing circumstances, recognize uncertainty, consider alternatives to confrontation, and understand why the safest response may differ from one situation to another.

RESPONDING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT — When Help Arrives

Discuss communicating with 911, identifying yourself to responding officers, following instructions, and avoiding actions that could cause confusion when police arrive.

Experience the Decisions Before You Face Them

This is not simply a lecture about home defense.

Through controlled, airsoft-based scenarios, students will experience realistic decision-making challenges in a safe, supervised training environment.

Our exercises are designed to help you recognize problems, evaluate your options, communicate effectively, and understand the consequences of your decisions.

The goal is not to teach you to hunt down an intruder. It's to help you protect yourself and your family while avoiding unnecessary confrontation.

Who Should Take This Class?

Homeowners and renters interested in practical home defense

Responsible firearm owners and concealed carry permit holders

Parents and individuals responsible for protecting family members

Students interested in realistic, scenario-based defensive training

Graduates of our Defend Your Home: Secure & Prepare class

No advanced tactical experience is required. Students must be able to follow all training and safety instructions.

What to Wear & Bring

This is hands-on, force-on-force training, so come prepared to participate!

During our realistic airsoft scenarios, you should expect the possibility of being hit by airsoft BBs. While this adds an element of realism to the training, getting hit can sting, so we strongly recommend dressing appropriately.

Dress in layers: Long sleeves, long pants, and thicker clothing can help reduce the discomfort of airsoft impacts.

Hoodies are recommended: A hoodie or sweatshirt provides an additional layer of protection.

Wear gloves: Gloves are strongly recommended to help protect your hands.

Wear closed-toe shoes: Choose comfortable, secure footwear that allows you to move safely.

Bring an airsoft mask if you have one: We have protective airsoft masks available for students who need them, but you're encouraged to bring your own if you have one. All masks must be approved by the instructor and provide appropriate full-face and eye protection.

Important: Approved eye and face protection must be worn during all airsoft scenarios. Protective clothing can reduce discomfort but does not eliminate the risk of injury.

Realistic Scenarios. Practical Decisions. Better Preparation.

No one wants to experience a home invasion. But having a plan, understanding your options, and practicing decision-making can help you become better prepared for an emergency.

Defend Your Home: Respond & Survive

Understand the environment. Protect your family. Make every decision count.

Register Today — Put Your Home Defense Plan to the Test!

This course uses airsoft training equipment in a controlled environment. Appropriate protective equipment and instructor supervision are required. Live firearms and live ammunition are prohibited in scenario training areas. All exercises are subject to established safety procedures.