Here At Dans Defense Your Life and safety are of great value


Hello, I’m Dan. I purchased my first firearm at eighteen and developed a lifelong passion for shooting. After a period away, I returned to the firearms community with a commitment to being part of the solution—promoting what is right in society through responsible, educated gun ownership.
I have pursued extensive training and education, primarily through Achilles Heel Tactical (AHT), where instruction emphasizes a process-oriented learning model rather than outcome-based performance. This approach develops a level of self-awareness, in order to continue growing and challenging myself.
In 2021, my wife and I received our concealed carry permits, and I have continued my professional development by taking lifesaving first-aid and active-shooter response training. As a certified instructor, I work with shooters of all experience levels to improve accuracy, efficiency, and accountability, with a focus on pistol and AR platforms. I am committed not only to my own education and skill set but also to helping others in their journey.
Train -Defend-Prevail
Build confidence. Develop skill. Train with purpose.
This course is designed for women—both new and returning shooters—who want to build a strong foundation in safe, responsible firearm ownership. Instruction emphasizes awareness, confidence, and practical skill development in a welcoming, supportive environment tailored to individual learning needs.
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Course Description
This introductory course is designed for beginners and first-time shooters who want to establish a strong foundation in safe, responsible firearm ownership. Instruction emphasizes core safety principles, fundamental skills, and confidence-building in a positive, supportive learning environment. Training is tailored to individual learning needs, encouraging steady progress and continued development beyond the course.

Build real confidence. Develop real skills. Train with purpose.
The Baseline Pistol Course is designed for shooters who want more than casual range time. Whether you’re new to firearms or looking to refine your fundamentals, this course provides a structured, results-driven approach to building safe, repeatable handg
Build real confidence. Develop real skills. Train with purpose.
The Baseline Pistol Course is designed for shooters who want more than casual range time. Whether you’re new to firearms or looking to refine your fundamentals, this course provides a structured, results-driven approach to building safe, repeatable handgun skills you can rely on.
Through focused instruction and guided live-fire drills, students learn how to evaluate their own performance, correct inefficiencies, and develop habits that support long-term growth. This course lays the groundwork for responsible, capable firearm ownership—on and off the range.
What You’ll Learn
Course Details
Required Equipment
CAUTION:
Due to recent and ongoing challenges, For the safety of yourself and everyone attending this class, Sig P320 Gun will not be allowed.
Dans-defense courses are non-refundable within 30 days of the originally scheduled course date, and processing fees cannot be refunded. If Dans-defense reschedules a course due to an obligation, the 30-day policy will apply to the new date. Refund requests made after 30 days from the course date or in cases of emergency should be addressed directly. For questions or course refunds, please email dsmith21@dans-defense.com

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Welcome, and thank you for choosing to train with me. I’m Dan, a certified NRA firearms instructor and Range Safety Officer (RSO) committed to developing confident, skilled, and responsible gun owners.
My training is process-oriented, not outcome-based, emphasizing strong fundamentals and teaching students how to self-evaluate and self-correct. I provide a safe, supportive environment focused on precision, efficiency, and continuous improvement at every skill level.
Train Defend Prevail