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Gatekeeper Defense Training

Firearm instructor

What they offer

Format
In person
Also teaches in
Central Florida and Florida

Prices

As published by the business.

  • Private firearms training $100 per hour

Classes

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Courses offered
ClassFormatLengthPriceLink
On-Site Church Security Scenario TrainingCustomized, instructor-led church security scenarios conducted at the church facility to build decision-making, communication, and coordinated response skills.Who it’s for: Church leadership; Church safety teams; Houses of worshipIncluded and extra costs: No special equipment is required.Format: In personLength: 3 hrOfficial page for On-Site Church Security Scenario Training, Gatekeeper Defense Training
Carbine – Movement & CoverFive-hour course applying rifle fundamentals through controlled movement, shooting on the move, use of cover and accurate shot placement.Included and extra costs: Bring an AR-15 style rifle chambered in .223/5.56, sling, 4–6 magazines, magazine pouches or belt setup, at least 300 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear protection, appropriate clothing, water and snacks.Format: In personLength: 5 hr$225Official page for Carbine – Movement & Cover, Gatekeeper Defense Training
Stop the Bleed Training for ChurchesHands-on Stop the Bleed instruction for church safety teams, staff and volunteers, teaching core bleeding-control skills.Who it’s for: Church safety teams, church staff, volunteers, greeters, ushers and people responsible for congregation safetyIncluded and extra costs: Training equipment including tourniquets and wound-packing materials is provided during the course.Format: In personOfficial page for Stop the Bleed Training for Churches, Gatekeeper Defense Training
Church Safety Team 2.0One-day course building on the 1.0 foundation with movement, one-handed shooting and reloads, shooting around cover, and team drills.Who it’s for: Armed protectors and church safety teamsOfficial page for Church Safety Team 2.0, Gatekeeper Defense Training
Practical Pistol 3.0Advanced performance-oriented defensive pistol training with live-fire drills and realistic scenarios.Who it’s for: Experienced, confident and proficient defenders, including concealed carriers, armed civilians, and church safety-team membersIncluded and extra costs: Bring a service pistol, 3–4 magazines, 500 rounds of FMJ ammunition, eye and ear protection, a strong belt, a trigger-guard-covering OWB or IWB holster, appropriate clothing, and lunch.Length: 5 hr 30 min$250Official page for Practical Pistol 3.0, Gatekeeper Defense Training
Use of Force Training for ChurchesClassroom-based training for churches and houses of worship focused on legal boundaries, proportional response and responsible decision-making.Who it’s for: Armed and unarmed volunteers; House of worship staff; Ministry leaders and pastors; Safety team members; Ushers and greetersProvider’s credential claim: A no-cost community-event option for churches and a private version for the team at a $300 flat rate. (credential source captured October 19, 2026)Format: In personLength: 2 hrOfficial page for Use of Force Training for Churches, Gatekeeper Defense Training
Rifle ↔ Pistol TransitionsFocused five-hour course in controlling the rifle, deploying a pistol, and safely transitioning between platforms during structured dynamic drills.Who it’s for: Students who have completed Carbine 1.0 and Practical Pistol 1.0 or have equivalent experienceIncluded and extra costs: Bring an AR-15-style rifle chambered in .223/5.56 with sling, 3–4 rifle magazines, pistol and OWB holster, at least 2 pistol magazines, rifle and pistol ammunition, eye and ear protection, appropriate clothing, water, and snacks.Length: 5 hr$225Official page for Rifle ↔ Pistol Transitions, Gatekeeper Defense Training
Carbine 1.0 – Rifle FundamentalsA four-hour foundational course in safe AR-15 handling and rifle fundamentals.Who it’s for: Responsible civilians and shooting enthusiastsIncluded and extra costs: AR-15 style rifle chambered in .223/5.56; sling; minimum of 3 magazines; 250–300 rounds of ammunition; eye and ear protection; appropriate clothing; water and snacks.Format: In personLength: 4 hr$195Official page for Carbine 1.0 – Rifle Fundamentals, Gatekeeper Defense Training

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