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    Practical Defense Systems

    4.8 (39 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    I highly recommend Joel Persinger for anyone who has to take the courses he teaches. With real-world experience, he's very knowledgeable. Add a great personality and an easy way to teach the subject matte, he can make the time fly by without cutting corners or material. I know that I've found a new training instructor for all future required courses. Actually had fun!

    George D.

    Practical Defense Systems provides excellent course instruction for CCW's, Home Defense, Active Shooter scenarios and much more. The instructors provide important knowledge on the laws and practical techniques as they relate to specific use of firearms for both home defense and CCW scenarios. I highly recommend you enroll in Practical Defense Systems courses for all your firearms training needs.

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    Joel is practical efficient effective and a nice guy. I would highly recommend any of his courses.

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    Joel is awesome. I highly recommend PDS. I did my initial firearms qualification there.

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    Had an awesome time at my pistol training course! GREAT instruction and information, I will be coming back!

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    The instruction videos on their website can earn you Security Guard license and a lot of.other things through the state.

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    Joel's awesome personalty made the class fun and the way he presented the material made it easy to learn.

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