Taking a Fort Vigil Academy home defense firearms class is a great decision for individuals looking to enhance their personal safety and protection. In the United States, where the rate of home burglaries remains a concern, it is essential to be prepared and equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills.

Our classes provide comprehensive training on firearm safety, handling, and marksmanship skills. Participants learn how to safely store firearms, properly aim, shoot, and handle potential threats in a home invasion scenario. This knowledge ensures that individuals are prepared and confident when it comes to protecting themselves and their loved ones if ever faced with a dangerous situation.

Home defense firearms classes with Fort Vigil Academy emphasize situational awareness and decision-making skills. Participants learn to assess potential risks, identify safe hiding spots, or escape routes, and make quick and calculated decisions under pressure. With proper training, individuals can effectively respond to a threat and potentially deter criminals from attempting a break-in altogether.

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Home Defense

Fort Vigil Academy’s Home Defense class is an in-depth curriculum covering how to protect your home and family. Here are some of the topics we will cover.

  • SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS

  • AMMUNITION SELECTION AND STORAGE

  • WHERE & WHEN TO RETREAT IN YOUR HOME

  • KNOWING WHAT’S BEHIND EACH WALL

  • STRATEGIC PLACEMENT OF FIREARMS

  • INDENTIFYING SAFE ZONES FOR CLEANING FIREARMS

  • HANDGUN USES & TECHNIQUES

  • SHOTGUN GUAGE/AMMUNITION

  • STORAGE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION

  • EVACUATION OR STAND YOUR GROUND – CASTLE DOCTIRNE LAWS

  • INTERACTING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT

  • AFTERMATH OF USING LETHAL FORCE INSIDE YOUR HOME

What You Will Learn

Why its important

Apart from the benefits of personal safety, statistics on home burglaries in the USA further support the importance of taking a home defense firearms class with Fort Vigil Academy. According to a study conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), an estimated 1.5 million burglaries occurred in 2023 alone. These incidents resulted in significant financial losses, stolen valuables, and, in some cases, even physical harm or loss of life. By equipping oneself with the skills acquired from our firearms class, individuals can significantly increase their chancesof protecting their property and reducing the potential for harm.

Personal Safety Begins At Home

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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.

OUR REVIEWS

  • Derick and Ken are educated and informative professionals that put the needs of the students first.

    Daniel H

  • Ken did an awesome job! Will be referring my friends to take the course.

    Jonanna B

  • Great Class! More information than we taken in, but I know where to get moving forward because of the plethora of information available. Thank you Derick and Ken!

    Derrick L

  • Excellent class, good information about firearms. Great teaching on the range. I will be booking another class.

    Tonya H

  • I learned a lot. The instructor is very knowledgeable and detail oriented.

    Norman W.

  • Great Class! Especially for beginners. Lots of useful training and hands-on experience. Would definitely recommend!

    Noelle D