Training
16 programs / 2 instructors
Gladiator Defense Group
Firearm Instructor in Carlsbad, TX
Gladiator Defense Group is a veteran-owned firearms training organization based in Carlsbad, TX, offering courses from basic pistol to long-range marksmanship and school safety certification.
- Phone
- (325) 450 - 6831
- Website
- gladiatordefensegroup.com
- Directions
- Open map directions
Range details
2 lanes / 575 yd max / 2 range areas
Private Club access listed
Quick Answers
What kind of range is it?
Private Club access
- Outdoor pistol, rifle, shotgun range with 2 lanes, up to 575 yards
- 575 yard maximum listed distance
Are classes listed?
16 course offerings
Training Programs
16 training programs are listed; showing the first 12.
Course LTC CCW
License To Carry
- Duration
- 1 day
Course for individuals seeking concealed carry permit training. Includes instruction on firearm safety, legal use of force, and live-fire practice. Items needed: Firearm, 50 rounds of ammo, eye & ear protection, 2 magazines, closed-toed shoes. Price includes drinks, snacks, targets, and range fee.
Course Defensive
Know Your Gun
- Duration
- 1 day
Designed for new gun owners to learn safe handling, cleaning, and defensive use of firearms. Items needed: Firearm, 300 rounds of ammo, eye & ear protection, 2 magazines, closed-toed shoes.
Course
Intermediate Pistol (1 Day)
- Duration
- 1 day
Course
Advanced Pistol (1 Day)
- Duration
- 1 day
Course Defensive
Advanced Pistol (2 Day)
- Duration
- 2 days
Intensive pistol training testing physical and mental endurance. Hip holster, 2-3 magazines only. Designed for those seeking advanced defensive pistol skills.
Course
Intermediate Rifle/Carbine (1 Day)
- Duration
- 1 day
Course Beginner Defensive
Adv Defensive Rifle/Carbine (1 Day)
- Duration
- 1 day
Advanced defensive rifle/carbine training requiring prerequisite of 1-Day Basic Rifle. Focus on advanced manipulation, movement, and tactical shooting.
Course Defensive
Adv Defensive Rifle/Carbine (2 Day)
- Duration
- 2 days
Course
Long Range Hunting/Marksmanship
- Duration
- 1 day
Designed for hunters to stretch their legs and learn rifle use up to 1000 yards. Focus on precision, ballistics, and long-range shooting fundamentals.
Course Defensive
Defensive Shotgun
- Duration
- 1 day
Course Defensive
Real World Trauma
- Duration
- 1 day
Teaches real-world trauma skills including pistol, carbine, survival, and long-range. Shotgun and defensive tactics optional.
Course Defensive
Anti-Kidnapping/Self Defense
- Duration
- 1 day
Practical self-defense training focused on personal safety and anti-kidnapping techniques.
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Firearm Instructors
- Also listed as
- Shooting Ranges
- Legal name
- GLADIATOR DEFENSE GROUP, LLC
- ZIP
- 76934
Social Links
Profile Details
Training and Classes
- Established
- 2004
- Certifications
- Certified DPS / LTC Instructor, DPS Level III & Level IV Private Security Training Company (License #F28482801), DPS Texas School Safety & Security Instructor & Registry, NRA Pistol Instructor, NRA Rifle Instructor, NRA Shotgun Instructor
Instructor Roster
Carl
Defensive Pistol Rifle/Carbine Active Shooter Response Defensive Pistol Rifle/Carbine Active Shooter Response Certified DPS / LTC Instructor ALERRT Certified Active Shooter Response / Certified Instructor
Former U.S. Marine Corps Infantry, Ammunition Technician/Demolition NCO; U.S. Army Ammunition/Explosives Technician NCO with Iraq War service (2003-2004); Texas State Investigator since 2004; Kansas Law Enforcement Training Lieutenant and SWAT Officer. Certified in Advanced Sniper, CQB, ALERRT Active Shooter Response, Mechanical/Ballistic Breaching. DPS Leve...
Tanis McCoy
Instructor
Defensive Pistol Mid Range Marksmanship Defensive Pistol Mid Range Marksmanship Certified DPS / LTC Instructor GDG Instructor Anti Kidnapping / Self Defense GDG Intermediate & Advanced Pistol GDG Basic Carbine / Rifle
Tanis McCoy is a certified instructor with Gladiator Defense Group, specializing in defensive pistol training for women.
Concealed Carry Classes NFA Suppressor Training PRS Long Range Instruction Women Firearms Instruction
Range Access
- Access
- Private Club
- Max distance
- 575 yards
Lane Areas
Outdoor
2 lanes 575 yards Weapons: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun
Shoot Houses
1 room shoot house
Tactical training facility with dynamic drills
Tactical Bays
1 tactical bay
Designed for dynamic drills and defensive tactics
Long Range Shooting Outdoor Shooting Ranges
Map
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Primary location: 12398 US HWY 87 N, Carlsbad TX 76934
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Last reviewed: July 13, 2026.
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