Kenneth Henshaw

I have over 30 years of experience in City Government which included dealing with different law enforcement agencies. I currently hold my ACT 235 License which allows me to do personal security which includes Clergy Leaders and Dignitaries. Act 235 training is a program that provides certification to privately employed agents who carry and use lethal weapons. Act 235 training is regulated by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). I am also a certified Firearms Instructor through both USCCA and NRA. I am licensed to teach the following Conceal Carry course which include Maryland, New Jersey, Florida and UTAH. I am also certified in CPR

  • Maryland HQL and WCC Handgun Permit course

  • New Jersey Conceal Carry Handgun Permit course

  • Florida and UTAH Conceal Carry Handgun Permit courses (both permits cover 36 various states)

  • Self Defense Fundamentals, Certified Range Safety Officer, Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals.

Derick Henshaw SR

I served in the United States Air Force achieving Marksmanship medals for both rifle and pistol categories. I was a sworn Security Policemen, and then Law Enforcement Officer during my years of military service after graduating from both the military Security Police and Law Enforcement academy’s at LAFB Texas. I am a certified Firearms Instructor through both USCCA and NRA. I am certified in CPR, as well as licensed and certified to teach the following:

  • Maryland HQL and WCC Handgun Permit course

  • New Jersey Conceal Carry Handgun Permit course

  • Florida and UTAH Conceal Carry Handgun Permit courses (both permits cover
    36 various states)

  • USCCA Laser Training Certified Instructor, Certified Woman’s Handgun and
    Self Defense Fundamentals, Certified Range Safety Officer, Countering the
    Mass Shooter Threat, Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals,
    Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, Children Firearms and Safety
    Fundamentals.

Our Training Facilities

We use multiple highly rated ranges that we have built strong relationships with. These
are across multiple states, and all are staffed to meet our class needs. They cater to
our students and meet all of our safety standards. Our classroom environments are safe, secure and equipped with the latest training equipment. The facilities are clean, comfortable and great learning environments. We keep our class size to a manageable level which allows on-time training and the ability for instructors to provide personal training, demonstrations, review of real life scenarios which ensures every student is set up for success

PERSONAL DEFENSE

COUNTERING THE
MASS SHOOTER

HOME DEFENSE

CHILDRENS FIREARMS &
SAFETY CLASS

CONCEAL CARRY CLASSES

REAL-ESTATE AGENTS
TRAINING

WOMEN’S
PISTOL TRAINING

ADVANCE TRAINING

Educate. Advocate. Train.

Fort Vigil Academy

At Fort Vigil Academy we want to establish a lifelong relationship to help you with your continued training and education. Proper firearm ownership requires refreshing your skills and knowledge for a lifetime. Fort Vigil Academy offers training for everyone: from beginner to advanced. For our instructors, your safety is the top priority. We offer both in-class and on-the-range training. Women train in a women friendly environment where they will feel extremely comfortable at all times. We even have classes for our most precious possession... our kids