TRAINING COURSES

Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Academy
ACADEMY

Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Academy

Victory Personal Protection Solutions's Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Academy is a personal and home defense program that combines a series of courses, including classroom and range time, with special package pricing. The Academy is free to River Bend Gun Club Members. The Academy courses are scheduled on the second Sunday of each month from 4pm-6pm Eastern. Two Academy sessions are scheduled annually, including a January - June session and a July - December session. To register for an academy session please contact us.

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AR-15 Fundamentals

AR-15 Fundamentals

The AR-15 Fundamentals course is designed to introduce responsible gun owners to the safe handling, proper maintenance and effective use of AR-15-style rifles and to bring awareness to the usefulness of this platform in the context of civilian home defense. Classroom instruction covers topics such as basic AR-15 nomenclature and function, cleaning and maintenance, and accessorizing the AR-15, while live-range instruction will provide students with an understanding of how to safely and effectively operate an AR-15, confirm zero, and engage in practical and cumulative drills.
AR-15 Skills Builder

AR-15 Skills Builder

These are two-hour skills building sessions utilizing drills to reinforce the skills learned in the AR-15 Fundamentals course. You must have completed one AR-15 Fundamentals course to be eligible to participate in the Skills Builder Program.

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Defensive Pistol Program

Defensive Pistol Program

The Defensive Pistol Program class can be taken by anyone of any skill level. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced shooter, you will walk away from this course a better protector of yourself and your loved ones. You will learn the concept of balancing speed and precision to begin the course, understanding your individual limits, the importance of accurate hits to target, and ability to quickly engage with a target. Other drills may include: - How to present from the holster - How to perform an emergency reload - Lateral movement - And more. Purchasing a gun is part of the self-defense journey, but knowing how to safely and effectively use it is even more important. Education and training are critical methods to ensure students will be ready if they're forced to use their firearms to defend themselves and their loved ones.

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Handgun Skills Builder

Handgun Skills Builder

These are two-hour skills building sessions utilizing drills to reinforce the skills learned in the Defensive Pistol Program course. You must have completed the Defensive Pistol Program course to be eligible to participate in the Skills Builder Program.

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What Our Clients Are Saying ...

  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Nov 25, 2024 by Nickolas D.

    "Bill Goode was excellent, absolutely worth the time and money!"
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Dec 19, 2024 by Will O.

    "First-class training for defensive firearms use."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Feb 5, 2024 by Tony M.

    "This class was not just another 'how a firearm works--and learn how to shoot' course. Bill educated us on how to defend ourselves and our families in a society that is becoming more and more violent and lawless than ever before."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Apr 17, 2024 by Stuart G.

    "Really enjoyed the course - Bill is a great instructor, very engaging with lots of good experience and relatable stories. Lots of actual shooting and analysis of results and capped off with great advice on how to continuously improve."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Nov 16, 2023 by Jennie M.

    "Bill did a great job with gun safety and tips on accuracy. Great class for anyone looking to improve their skills."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on May 8, 2024 by John H.

    "Great class. Bill is an excellent instructor."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Feb 5, 2024 by Tony M.

    "Bill is highly knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, and proficient in firearms and self-defense. He knows his stuff, and I'm glad I attended. I'm smarter and wiser for it!"
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Apr 30, 2025 by Mark E.

    "Bill is very knowledgeable and I appreciate his flexibility in showing me how the basics apply to self defense as well as competition. This is a class I will take multiple times."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Dec 20, 2024 by RICHARD S.

    "Great class, Bill is very knowledgeable and a fantastic instructor and person. Highly recommended."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Apr 23, 2025 by Phillip B.

    "This is the second time I've taken this class with Bill. He's an awesome instructor, and his creative additions to the material allowed me to confirm the advances I've made. Can't wait to take more advanced training from Bill and Victory Personal Protection!"
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Nov 16, 2023 by Daniel M.

    "Bill is a great instructor helping anyone willing to learn good techniques. This class helped me understand more about being ready to defend myself and family."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Sep 13, 2024 by Linda D.

    "Enjoyed the valuable information received specifically for self defense and preparedness."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Apr 28, 2025 by Will O.

    "The course material was presented clearly and the pace was well suited for the participants."
  • Rating: Excellent

    Submitted on Dec 19, 2024 by Will O.

    "Excellent hands on training and skill building."

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