Beginner Safety

Available classes & Resources

BEGINNER GUN SAFETY (Group Class, No Range) - Learn basic gun mechanics, how to load and unload, how to hold the weapon, what to do when children are in the home, and how to choose which weapon may be right for you.

BEGINNER RANGE DAY (Group Class, Range Included) - COST: $80 per person, plus range fee of $30 and personal amo for the day - If you are comfortable with gun basics you may benefit from one of our beginner range days. Here you can start slow and become more comfortable with your weapon in order to gain a higher level of competency. Because competency equals confidence in using the weapon more effectively.

CCW CERTIFICATION (Group Class, Range Included) - COST: $200 per person, plus range fee of $30 and personal amo for the day - YOU GET FAR MORE with us than you normally would from your average CCW Certification course. In this three hour course (one hour classroom, two hours on range), Joe will walk you through situational awareness, run through your legal rights and how to protect yourself in case of an event, walk through simple gun safety, as well provide an extensive beginner-friendly range - all to fully equip you for whatever you might encounter as a concealed carry individual. Receive a certification to conceal carry a handgun, and gain confidence with this extensive one-time course.

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (Group Class) - How to avoid conflict through awareness and personal confidence. And if unavoidable, know when and how to react when things go wrong.

YOUR RIGHTS AS A GUN OWNER (Group Class) - Know your rights as a gun owner - know how to avoid legal pitfalls. Don’t get caught in a violent encounter unaware of your rights. Learn how to protect yourself legally BEFORE violence is necessary.

BEGINNER SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUE (Family Rates Available) - Learn basic self defense moves, good for all ages and strength profiles. Anyone can learn to protect themselves, both proactively and defensively.

HOME DEFENSE EVALUATION (Personal Consultation, Please Contact for Booking) - Keep your home safe by making a plan of action for the whole family. Learn to work together as a team, and make a personal plan of action for any safety situation. Learn how to use unique environmental design to deter break-ins, and what your legal rights are a home-owner defending your property.

THE GUARDIAN MINDSET WORKSHOP (Family Rates Available) - Learn all of the above in one weekend workshop, and walk through self-defense and safety from a Biblical perspective.

ASK JOE ANYTHING (Personal Consultation) - For a one-time consultation fee of $100, Joe will spend and hour with you, answering any questions personally by video conference, phone, or in person—if you are local to Manatee or Sarasota County. His experience is broad, his expertise covering your home, business or personal safety. Do you want to know the crime levels in your area? Or how to deter a break-in? Do you not know which self-defense weapon might be best for you? Ask Joe and he will personally walk you through whatever concerns or questions you might need answered.

For Beginners

Beginner Range Days

Learn the basics of firearm safety

Situational Awareness Classes

GAIN CONFIDeNCE, Be Effective in a crisis

CCW Certification

Get certified to conceal-carry in public

Know Your Rights

How to legally protect yourself before and after a violent encounter