Self Defense Shooting Academy

Train to protect what matters.

Private handgun instruction for first-time gun owners and tactical athletes. Built on the Israeli method. Taught by a competitor who still trains four days a week.

Book Your First Lesson Tactical Athlete Training

[Range / service area, e.g. Monmouth County, NJ]

Why Train

Owning a gun is a decision. Being ready is a skill.

A firearm doesn't make you safer. Training does. The goal here isn't to make you afraid of the world. It's to make you calm, competent, and confident with the tool you chose to own, so you can be the person your family counts on.

Every lesson is built around three things:

01

Safety

Handling, storage, and decision-making that become second nature.

02

Skill

Fundamentals you can repeat on demand, not just on a good day.

03

Composure

Performing when your heart rate is up and things aren't perfect.

Track 1

Defensive Handgun Foundations

For first-time gun owners.

You bought a firearm to protect your home and family. Now let's make sure you can handle it safely and use it well.

This is a private, no-ego lesson for people starting from zero, or close to it. No judgment, no macho range culture. Just clear instruction, patient coaching, and real reps.

The Israeli Method

I teach the Israeli system of handgun instruction, developed for people who need to be effective fast, without years of practice. It's built on simple, natural movements your body already wants to make, which is exactly why it holds up when you're under stress.

Simple over complicated.Fewer techniques, done well.
Natural body mechanics.A stance and grip that work with your instincts, not against them.
Decisive action.Training that builds clear, confident responses instead of hesitation.

What You'll Learn

  • The universal safety rules, until they're automatic
  • How your handgun works: loading, unloading, clearing malfunctions
  • Grip, stance, sight picture, and trigger control
  • Safe storage at home, especially with kids in the house
  • Drawing from a holster [if included]
  • A simple practice plan you can run on your own, including dry fire

Who It's For

  • New gun owners who've never had formal instruction
  • Spouses and partners who want to be just as capable
  • Anyone who owns a gun "for protection" but hasn't shot it much
  • [NJ permit-to-carry applicants, if you offer qualification]
Track 2

Tactical Athlete Training

For competitors who need to shoot when they're spent.

Anyone can shoot well rested. Tactical athletes have to hit after a sled push, a rope climb, or a ruck, with a heart rate north of 160 and shaky hands.

That's the problem I work on every week.

What We Train

Shooting under fatigueGetting off the bike, the sled, or the carry and making the shot.
Recovery as a skillBringing your heart rate and breathing under control fast.
Fault diagnosisFinding your misses: flinch, breath holding, unstable positions.
Rifle and pistol transitionsUnder time pressure.
Unconventional positionsKneeling, seated, barricades, unsupported.
Dry fire in conditioningIntegrated so practice transfers to match day.

How It Works

Sessions blend conditioning with live and dry fire. We'll look at your match results, identify where you're bleeding points, and build drills that fix those specific gaps. I'll give you a plan to keep working between sessions.

Who It's For

  • Tactical Games competitors at any level
  • Multi-gun and practical shooters who want better performance under stress
  • First responders and anyone whose job demands shooting while physically taxed

About Your Instructor

Jake [Last Name]

I grew up in South Africa, where I worked in security contracting, an environment where training wasn't a hobby, it was the job. I later trained in Israel, where I learned the handgun system I now teach to every new shooter who comes to me.

Today I compete in the Tactical Games in the Men's 50+ division. I placed 2nd at the Moyock, North Carolina regional in 2026 and qualified for Nationals in Texas. I train four days a week: conditioning, strength, live fire, and dry fire built into all of it.

My journey in this sport has been about closing gaps. Early on, my running and conditioning were strong but my shooting fell apart when I was gassed. So I rebuilt my training around one question: how do you shoot well when your body is screaming at you to stop? Everything I've learned answering that goes into how I coach.

Whether you're picking up a handgun for the first time or chasing a podium, I teach the same way: honest feedback, proven fundamentals, and training that holds up when it counts.

2ndMoyock, NC Regional 2026, Men's 50+
NationalsQualified, Texas
4×Training days a week
  • USCCA Certified Instructor
  • New Jersey Permit to Carry holder

How It Works

Four steps to ready.

  1. 01

    Book

    Choose Defensive Handgun Foundations or Tactical Athlete Training.

  2. 02

    Talk

    A quick call so I understand your experience and goals.

  3. 03

    Train

    Private, hands-on instruction at [Range Name].

  4. 04

    Keep Going

    Leave with a practice plan you can actually follow.

FAQ

Common questions.

I've never touched a gun. Is that okay?

That's exactly who Defensive Handgun Foundations is for. We start with the basics and go at your pace.

Do I need my own firearm?

[Yes / No: rental firearms available / bring your own if you have one.]

What do I need to bring?

[Eye and ear protection, ammo quantity and caliber, holster, etc.]

Is this group or private?

[Private one-on-one / small group up to X.]

Can my spouse or partner train with me?

Absolutely. Training together is one of the best things a household can do. [Couples pricing if offered.]

Where are sessions held?

[Range name and address.]

Be the protector your family counts on.

Confidence comes from competence. Competence comes from training. Let's get started.

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