Marty Rudd

Instructor # 1447184 | First Step Safety & Defense Training, LLC

Certified with the USCCA since 11/12/2018

Certification Renewal Date 11/12/2025

Midlothian, VA, 23113

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Countering the Mass Shooter

My Biography

Take the “first step” toward learning firearm and personal safety. Whether you are just learning about firearms or are an experienced shooter that is interested in heightened safety awareness, our courses are for you. We work with all levels, specializing in beginners, women and adaptive shooters. Any of our courses can be tailored to meet your group or individual needs. We can also provide ladies only courses taught by a female instructor certified by The Well Armed Women to teach women. We are also nationally certified by DTI for Women to teach off-body concealed carry methods using handbags, waist packs, backpacks, etc. for those occasions where you cannot carry in a traditional on the waistband holster.

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What Students Are Saying

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    Class taken on Sun, Feb. 2, 2025
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    "Marty & Gary make a great team! They combine many years of knowledge (both practical and book) with their passion to teach students! The day flew by! I learned a lot with the gun laser simulator as well!"

    Submitted on Mon, Feb. 3, 2025 by Harry T.

    "Thank you! We enjoyed having you in class! You were a great student, asking thoughtful questions, which made the class fun! "

    Submitted on Tues, Feb. 4, 2025

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    Class taken on Mon, Dec. 30, 2024
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    "This was a fantastic class loaded with info that I can put to use immediately. The instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful. Everyone who carries off-body should take this class. "

    Submitted on Mon, Dec. 30, 2024 by Julie R.

    "Thank you, Julie! It is refreshing to have students in class that already embrace off-body carry as a positive method of concealed carry! Your examples were helpful for the rest of the students!"

    Submitted on Mon, Jan. 6, 2025

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    Class taken on Sat, Jun. 29, 2024
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    "great class . "

    Submitted on Sun, Jun. 30, 2024 by Todd M.

    "Thank you Todd! It was a pleasure having you in class! Thank you for being an active student with great contributions during the class - it always makes the class more interesting!"

    Submitted on Mon, Jul. 1, 2024