Sonya Plavcan

This hands-on class will teach you: Types of handguns Takedown, cleaning and proper storage of your handgun Choosing the correct ammunition How to safely clear common firearm malfunctions Proper stance, grip, use of sights, and trigger control to improve your accuracy Using laser systems, dry firing and at home drills to improve defensive accuracy and skills

In this live fire, small group Level 1 course you will learn: Proper grip and stance Working with the body's natural reactions in a Dynamic Critical Incident Emergency reloads Balancing Speed and Precision Sighted vs. Unsighted Fire

The DSF Level 2 Class will build on the skills learned in the DSF Level 1 Course and prepare you for carrying a firearm in the real world. Skill work will include advanced drills that incorporate holster work, emergency reloads, movement, balance of speed and precision, and dealing with threats from different directions. We will be working with the body’s natural reactions in dynamic critical incidents and learning how to use it to our advantage.

Get Trained! The number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. That’s why we want to train you how to STOP THE BLEED®. The person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.

The NRA Range Safety Officer course teaches the skills needed to conduct and supervise safe shooting activities and range operations. This course will include:

• The Role of the NRA Range Safety Officer and Range Standard Operating Procedures • Range Inspection and Range Rules • Range Safety Briefing • Emergency Procedures • Firearm Stoppages and Malfunctions

Successful completion of this course will allow you to register with the NRA to be a certified NRA Range Safety Officer.

Our Firearms Fundamentals Class is designed for anyone learning to expand their knowledge of firearms. You do not need to have any previous firearms experience or knowledge to feel comfortable in this class. This comprehensive class covers safe gun handling rules and procedures to prevent accidents, an overview of firearm types (including revolvers, various semi-automatic handguns, shotguns, and rifles), with breakdowns of how each operates. We'll dive into ammunition basics like calibers, types, and selection, hands-on techniques for clearing loaded firearms, and core shooting fundamentals. Through interactive demos, expert guidance and hands on practice, you will gain confidence in firearms knowledge and responsible use.

The Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is a blended learning course. Upon registration, you will receive a link for the online portion of the coursework. After completing the online portion of the learning, this in person class and successful demonstration of First Aid, CPR and AED skills will grant you certification for 2 years. Valuable life savings skills for medical emergencies such as choking, life threatening bleeding, stroke, cardiac arrest, and others will be covered in this course. Learn how to properly perform CPR and use an AED on adults, children and infants.

Dry fire training is an effective and cost efficient way to build confidence and proficiency with your firearm. This clinic is designed to help shooters of all levels improve their draw, presentation, aim and trigger control without the use of live ammunition. We will cover dry fire training aids and techniques ranging from free to advanced laser systems. You will learn how to incorporate these techniques into a regular training routine at home. This class is perfect for those looking to enhance their defensive shooting abilities, competitive shooters seeking an edge, or new gun owners wanting to establish safe handling habits.

This comprehensive course is designed for women seeking to gain confidence and proficiency in safely handling firearms encountered at home or in professional settings. Tailored for beginners, this class focuses on understanding the fundamentals of firearm operations, identifying whether a firearm is loaded, and safely clearing various types of firearms. Through hands-on instruction, participants will learn essential skills to handle firearms with confidence, emphasizing safety at all times. The course includes dry fire drills and may utilize a smokeless range to provide a controlled, safe learning environment. No live fire exercises will be conducted, ensuring a focus on foundational knowledge and practical handling techniques.

Learning Objectives of the Class Include:

Understand Firearm Basics- Learn the core components and mechanics of common firearm types, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns.

Identify Loaded Firearms- Develop the ability to safely determine whether a firearm is loaded or unloaded.

Safely Clear Firearms:- Master the proper techniques to clear and render firearms safe.

Grasp Ammunition Fundamentals- Gain knowledge of different types of ammunition, their uses, and safe handling practices.

Practice Safe Handling- Build confidence through hands-on dry fire drills, reinforcing safe firearm manipulation and control.

Enhance Situational Awareness- Learn protocols for safely managing firearms encountered in various scenarios, whether at home or in professional contexts.

Beyond Awareness bridges the gap between noticing trouble and knowing what to do about it.

In this dynamic, reality-based class, you’ll learn how to recognize threats early, control the space and timing of an encounter, and make fast, legally sound decisions under stress. You’ll discover what the Tueller Drill really means for reaction time, and how to respond with verbal commands, movement, and mindset before violence ever starts.

You’ll also explore the legal use of force continuum, understanding when and how you can defend yourself — and when you shouldn’t. This is your foundation for all advanced training, including Controlling the Encounter, Non-Lethal Defense Tools, Race to Your Tool, and Firearms Fundamentals.

Because awareness might save a second… but it’s what you do next that saves your life.

Most dangerous encounters don’t start with punches. They start with a stranger trying to get close enough to act.

This class teaches you how to use voice, posture, and movement to actively keep distance from a suspicious person while you assess what’s happening and decide your next move.

You will learn how to:

Use a simple verbal escalation system (ask → tell → command)

Maintain space using hands-up posture and movement

Recognize behavioral warning signs

Disrupt a stranger’s ability to close distance

Create time and options to disengage or access a defensive tool.

What to Expect

You’ll work with a partner

No striking or sparring

No athletic background required

You’ll practice speaking out loud, moving, and holding boundaries

Scenarios are controlled and beginner-friendly

Wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

When verbal skills and movement are no longer enough and a situation becomes physical, most people have no plan.

CHAOS Level 1 teaches foundational hands-on skills for managing close-range physical contact in a safer, more controlled way. This class focuses on balance, posture, and clinch-based control to help students survive the initial chaos, limit damage, and create options.

Students will learn how to:

Protect themselves during sudden close-range contact

Maintain balance and posture under pressure

Close distance safely

Use simple clinch positions to limit movement and striking

Off-balance and disrupt an aggressive person

Transition to the ground with the goal of control, not sport submissions

This is not a striking class and not a sport fighting class. It is a beginner-friendly, hands-on class focused on surviving the moment when distance collapses and preventing situations from getting worse.

CUE (Managing Unknown Encounters) teaches verbal and movement-based skills to keep people at a safer distance whenever possible. CHAOS Level 1 begins when those skills are no longer enough.

No prior martial arts experience is required. CUE training is recommended but not required. Advanced CHAOS levels introduce additional pressure and complexity for those who choose to continue.