What is Rifle Self-Defense Fundamentals?

With the increasing threat of violent crime, more people are choosing to learn personal protection skills. Unfortunately, many students never have the opportunity to train under instructors who have real-world experience in surviving life-or-death self-defense situations.

This course is designed for civilians who want more than conventional firearms instruction—it is tailored for those who understand that in a real-world encounter, you are on your own. Rooted in the operational methodologies taught to Department of State case officers, undercover operatives, and non-official cover (NOC) personnel, this class equips you with the defensive firearm skills needed to prevail in high-threat, low-support environments.

Unlike military or law enforcement operations that rely on support teams and immediate backup, NOC and gray man doctrine emphasizes individual survivability, concealment, and efficient response to threats. This training mirrors that reality. It bridges high-level tradecraft with civilian applicability, focusing on how to fight with a firearm when no one else is coming to save you.

During this 6-hour live-fire class you'll learn the basics of how to use your rifle in a self-defense scenario. You can expect to receive lots of hands-on practice, instruction, and feedback to help develop and hone your technique both on the range and at home.

NOTE: THIS CLASS IS VALID FOR FL ADDITIONAL FIREARM CERT / QUALIFICATION AND TEST WILL BE SUBMITTED TO STATE IF REQUESTED.

Here’s What You’ll Learn

How to safely & efficiently manipulate your rifle on the move
How to efficiently reload and acquire your targets
How to accurately engage and shoot targets at varying distances
How to move and shoot targets in defensive scenarios
How to improve your rifle gun-handling skills on your own

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this class designed for?

This class is ideal for students with some firearms experience who are ready to take their rifle skills up a notch. New gun owners who want to go beyond shooting boring paper targets at an indoor range will also drastically improve their rifle skills in this class.

If it's been a while since you've gone to the range and you'd like to get reacquainted with your firearm, this is a great refresher class for you.

To attend this class, all students must:

Be at least 18 years old and a legal US Citizen/Resident. (Due to the Department of State ITAR regulations, tactical training is only available to US Citizens/Legal Residents. By registering for this class, the student attests that they are at least 18 years of age and a legal US Citizen/resident.)
Be legally permitted to own a firearm in the state of Florida. (By registering for this course, the student further attests that they are legally permitted to own a firearm in the state of Florida)
Be able to safely operate a firearm
Complete a liability waiver before the start of the class

How much does the class cost?

$350 per student

What firearm, ammo, and gear will I need for this class?

Valid driver's license or government issue ID
Semi-automatic AR-15 pattern rifle/carbine in one of the following calibers: .223, 5.56 / 22lr M4 - AR-15 Platform ALLOWED!
250 to 300 rounds of ammunition
Rifle Sling
3 magazines (Minimum)
2 rifle magazine holsters
Comfortable, closed-toe, sturdy shoes. No sandals or open-toed shoes.
Sturdy belt (must be able to hold up the weight of magazine holsters)
Eye and ear protection
Barrel Safety Plug (if not available, we can provide one)
Water & snacks (for the duration of the class)

Where is this class held and how long is it?

This class is held at Volusia County Gun & Hunt Club, a private outdoor gun range offering 32 pistol bays, and a variety of rifle ranges, up to 900 yards. Rifle Defense Fundamentals is a total of 6 hours.

Can I attend this class even if I don't own a firearm?

Absolutely! We have loaner firearms available. If you plan to buy a firearm in the future but are undecided, this class gives you the right experience to help influence your buying decision.

NOTE: THIS CLASS IS VALID FOR FL ADDITIONAL FIREARM CERT / QUALIFICATION AND TEST WILL BE SUBMITTED TO STATE IF REQUESTED.

Upon completion of this class you will receive:

Certificate of Completion

Our courses are available only to U.S. citizens (both natural-born and naturalized immigrants) and lawful permanent residents (green card holders).

In accordance with the Department of State’s regulations regarding the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), certain non-U.S. citizens are not allowed to participate in our training courses. Only non-U.S. citizens who are lawful permanent residents are eligible to attend. We reserve the right to verify the U.S. residency status of any student.

RIFLE DEFENSE FUNDAMENTALS