Self-Defense And Firearms Training You Can Trust

With years of experience in firearms, concealed carry, and self-defense training, both as a student and an instructor, I’m here to help you safely and confidently develop your skills.

Drew Christian: NRA Certified Instructor

What started as a desire to protect my family has grown into a passion for shooting, learning, training, and teaching. When I began concealed carrying, I had no idea what I was doing, what gear I needed, or what skills were most important. Over the years, I’ve collected a lot of gear and attended a lot of classes that were more hype than helpful. But, I also learned a lot: what actually works, what’s most important, and what’s just for show.

Now, I have over a decade of experience in self-defense and firearms training. In that time, I’ve trained a wide range of students, each with their own unique set of skills, needs, and goals; but regardless of the student, I’ve always made sure to teach practical, useful skills that they can use to defend themselves and others.

My main focus as an instructor is on helping people develop their skills with a pistol and then teaching them how to apply those skills to real-world problems. Whether it’s the basics of shooting, concealed carry concepts, or applying skills to defensive encounters, I love helping others discover and develop skills that empower them to protect themselves and their loved ones.

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Expertise Through Experience

Build your comprehensive self-defense system

Who I've Trained With

I constantly strive to grow and develop my skills, so I seek training from the best instructors in the world.

  • David Adiv
  • Christopher Bean
  • Paulo Brandao
  • Andrew Branca
  • Cecil Burch
  • Caleb Causey
  • Tim Chandler
  • Scott Cronin
  • Steve DiCarlo
  • Wayne Dobbs
  • Craig Douglas
  • Justin Dayl
  • Bryan Eastridge
  • Greg Ellifritz
  • Chris Fry
  • Erick Gelhaus
  • Simon Golob
  • Royler Gracie
  • Phillip Groff
  • Chuck Haggard
  • Lou Ann Hamblin
  • Joey Hann
  • John Hearne
  • Brian Imholz
  • Scott Jedlinski
  • Tim Kelly
  • Larry Lindenman
  • Steve Moses
  • Scott Oates
  • Jason Paletta
  • Ashton Ray
  • Tim Reedy
  • Jim Shanahan
  • Gabe White
  • Claude Werner
  • J.W. Wright

What They've Taught Me

The world has a wide range of problems it can present; I want a wide range of skills to handle them.

  • Pistol Concealment Methods
  • Concealed Draws
  • Pistol Mounted Optics
  • Precision Pistol
  • Recoil Management
  • Shooting With Movement
  • Entangled Gun Fighting
  • Shooting From Retention
  • Grounded Weapons Fighting
  • Edged Weapons
  • Less-Lethal Tools
  • Striking
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Movement In Structures
  • Movement Through Crowds
  • Criminal Assault Paradigm
  • Use-of-Force Laws
  • Tactical First-Aid
  • Conflict Avoidance/De-escalation

Join us in Jackson, Cape Girardeau, Perryville, and Sikeston

We offer classes in Southeast Missouri, and are conveniently located for anyone in Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, or Tennessee.

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