Training
23 programs / 5 instructors
In person, Online
Defensive Skills Academy
Firearm Instructor in New Schaefferstown, PA
Defensive Skills Academy, LLC provides CPR/AED training and church security courses in Pennsylvania, with classes for individuals and organizations.
- Area
- New Schaefferstown PA 19506
- Website
- defensiveskillsacademy.com
Retail / FFL
Online Only
Quick Answers
Are classes listed?
23 course offerings
How is training offered?
In person, Online
What kind of shop is listed?
Online Only
Training Programs
23 training programs are listed; showing the first 12.
Course Beginner
Basic Handgun
- Format
- In Person
Course Defensive
Home Defense
- Format
- In Person
Course Beginner
Self-Defense Firearm Basics (mini course)
- Format
- In Person
Course
Developing a Personal & Home Protection Plan (mini course)
- Format
- In Person
Course
RE Agent Safety Course (mini course)
- Format
- In Person
Course CPR / AED
How to Build a Home Emergency First Aid Kit (mini course)
- Format
- In Person
Course
House of Worship (mini course)
- Format
- In Person
Course
CCHDF (Full Course)
- Format
- In Person
Course CPR / AED
Adult/ Pediatric/Infant CPR / AED / First Aid Course
- Format
- In Person
Course CPR / AED
BLS Certification
- Format
- In Person
Course
Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- Format
- In Person
Course
FAST Certification
- Format
- In Person
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Firearm Instructors
- Also listed as
- Gun Shops
- Legal name
- Defensive Skills Academy, LLC
- ZIP
- 19506
Profile Details
Training and Classes
- Training types
- In person, Online
- Certifications
- NRA, USCCA CCHDF, ARC, HSI, CPR, AED
Instructor Roster
Jennifer C.
Instructor
Self Defense CPR AED
Scheduling Coordinator for DSA. She came to work for us after leaving the medical field.
Joe S.
Instructor
Firearms Self Defense De Escalation NRA USCCA CCHDF ARC HSI
A Security Expert with a background in Emergency Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Instructor for the NRA, USCCA CCHDF, ARC, HSI and De-escalation.
Christine W.
Instructor
Firearms NRA Pistol NRA Rifle AR 15 Patrol Weapon Instructor
A Security Expert and Military Firearms Instructor affiliated with DSA. Her background includes service in the USMC (ret.) and recently retired from a LE Career in NYS. Her qualifications include NRA Pistol and Rifle certifications, AR-15 Patrol Weapon Instructor.
Keith M.
Instructor
Firearms Self Defense NRA HSI
A Security Expert affiliated with DSA with a background in Executive Protection, Emergency Medicine. Additionally, he is a Certified Instructor for the NRA, and HSI.
Tom T.
Instructor
Firearms NRA Pistol NRA Home Defense Instruction USCCA CCHDF ARC
A Security Expert and Instructor affiliated with DSA. His background includes service in the U.S. Navy and the NY MTA Emergency Response Team (ret.). His qualifications include NRA certifications in Pistol & Home Defense Instruction, as well as USCCA CCHDF, and ARC.
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Retail and Transfers
- Type
- Online Only
- Business scale
- Local
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