Welcome to First Team Defense
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate our students, not intimidate them.
We accomplish this by offering the best curriculum available delivered by professional industry-certified instructors. We focus on safety and comfort of our students, and teach at a pace that is right for them. We also emphasize the importance of practicing good situational awareness to avoid being a victim.
First Team Defense Training Courses
Introduction to Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals Course!
YOUR SELF-DEFENSE JOURNEY STARTS HERE!
This 6 hour class is intended for individuals with little to no firearms or
Self-Defense experience.
This is a introduction on how to safely and properly handle a firearm and increase your situational awareness!
We cover the four universal safety rules, along with how to properly grip the firearm, your stance, loading and unloading of the firearm, sight alignment and trigger control.
If you do not have a weapon, no worries! First Team Defense has your Six! We have firearms and ammunition available to use in class for an additional cost of $40. For equipment rental, please contact us prior to registering.
This 6 hour mini-course covers classroom instruction and live fire event. Find out what it is all about to be a protector and self defender!
Cost For IHSDF $50
USCCA WV Concealed Carry Home Defense Fundamentals Course!
BE A WELL EDUCATED, WELL ARMED AMERICAN!
Now is the time to get your concealed pistol training, because you are the First line of Defense for your self and your Family!
With a WV Concealed Handgun Permit you have reciprocity with 37 other States.
With 37 other states offering reciprocity. You can go on vacation or take that day trip and still be a protector!
This Concealed Carry and Home Defense Class is 8 hours! 6 hours of class room and 2 hours on the range, with a live fire event using 50 rounds of Ammunition. If you do not have a weapon and safety gear. We have equipment rental available for an additional $40. For equipment rental please contact us prior to registering.
Cost For CCHDF $80
Concepts of Defensive Pistol: Basic
Take the next step in your Self-Defense Training!
Have you had your Concealed Carry Class or Introduction to Handgun & Self-Defense and are you ready for the next step in your firearms training? We have your six!
With First Team Defense's Concepts of Defensive Pistol 1, we will take you from just sending rounds down range, to giving specific techniques to improve your ability to react in the event of a Self-Defense Situation.
First Team Defense will guide you Through Situational Awareness, Developing a Personal Protection Plan, Firearms Basics, Drawing from a Holster, and loading and Reloading Techniques. It is imperative that you train in an effective, realistic, and practical manner as possible. You can't know if and when an attack might happen, you can only train to be your own first Responder!!
Cost for CDP is $100
Introduction to Constitutional Carry!
WHAT DOES IT MEAN, AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOU!
Do you really understand what constitutional carry means? Do you know the laws between permit and permit less carry?
Not knowing the answers to these questions could land you in a lot of trouble or even worse!
In this two hour course we cover the laws pertaining to Constitutional carry. We also cover Situational Awareness and Conflict Avoidance.
Along with De-Escalation techniques and the use of Force.
Self-Defense training and skills are perishable. Be in the know and not a statistic!
Cost For ICCF $30
Women's Personal Safety Event!
BE THE WRONG PERSON!
Woman's Personal Safety event is a introduction in to the mindset that you are responsible for your own safety!
We can not always depend on others, it's not about paranoia; it's about preparedness.
We go over Situational Awareness which includes the color codes of awareness and what you should be doing to be the bad guys wrong person.
Women's Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals!
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU LADY WARRIORS ONLY!
This course is broken down into three parts, so if you are new to firearms or you are looking for more advanced training this is the course for you!
We first go over Basic Pistol this is an introduction to Firearm Safety and Pistol manipulation with an introduction to live fire.
We then get into Intermediate Pistol this is where we get deeper into handguns and gear. We discuss different types of calibers, weapons malfunctions and how to safely and quickly correct them to stay in the fight!
We conclude the class with Defensive Pistol this is where we crank it up! We learn the legal aspect of owning/using a firearm. We will learn what cover and concealment is. We will learn drawing from the holster and hit the range to put it all together.
Upon completion of WHSDF you will have met the requirements for the state concealed carry curriculum. You will then receive two certificates, the first for WHSDF and second a WV Concealed Carry Certificate. This will allow you to apply for your WV CHL.
This is a 16 Hour Course and will be conducted over Two days
Cost WHSDF $150
Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals!
THIS COURSE IS FOR BOTH PARENTS & CHILDREN!
As Gun owners we have a duty to teach our children how to become responsibly armed Americans and save lives.
The key to firearms safety is education not isolation. The more we talk about and practice real gun safety measures with every member of our family, the safer we will be.
This course has something for everyone. Learn about the 4 Universal Firearm Safety Rules, accident prevention, and how to make gun safety a family responsibility.
Bring the whole Family, and enjoy some quality family time as we learn how to pass on the safety, and responsibility of being a well armed American.
Real Estate Agent Safety & Self-Defense Course!
The Real Estate Agent Safety Training is designed for our Real Estate Agents both new and Seasoned Agents.
Do not wait until it is too late! Get ahead of the bad guys know the signs to look for. Use this to team build your agency and help build your Self-Defense and Situational Awareness.
We cover several topics in this curriculum!
1. Why are real estate agents at risk?
2. Situational awareness!
3.How stress affects the Body!
4. Mindset and defensive strategies!
5. Defensive options!
We also will issue a certificate of completion.
Contact First Team Defense today to set up your agency for this great self-defense training.
Also check the upcoming classes for individual class dates
COUNTERING THE MASS SHOOTER THREAT!
LEARN HOW TO IDENTIFY A PUBLIC THREAT AND WHAT MESURES TO TAKE TO COUNTER THE MASS SHOOTER!
You can not predict random violence, but with the Countering The Mass Shooter Course, you will get the needed information and training to help you identify a public threat, and how to increase your chances at surviving a mass shooting encounter, using proven Run, Hide, Fight Methodology.
This course can be taken as an individual. We also offer this course to Businesses, and Houses of Worship. We will come to you to do a threat assessment, and help set up an Emergency Operations Plan, and train your employees or congregation. As crime increases, and these situations become more frequent, do not become a statistic. Get the training!
Defensive Rifle Training!
Have you recently purchased an AR or AK Rifle for home or self defense?
Maybe you want to increase your skills or proficiency.
FTD's Defensive Rifle classes can help you effectively defend your home or work place.
DR1 we get to know the functions and maintenance of the rifle. Then we move on to moving and shooting in a live fire event. You will need a set of knee pads, 200 rounds of ammunition and 3 magazines.
DR2 picks up where DR1 leaves off learning more defensive movements, and learning to transition between rifle and pistol! You will need a set of knee pads, 200 rounds of rifle ammunition with 3 magazines and 150 rounds of pistol ammunition with 2 magazines and holster. To enroll in DR2 you must have DR1 or equivalent as a prerequisite.
DR3 we put everything together to clear rooms, CQB and survive the fight! You will need a set of knee pads, 200 rounds of rifle ammunition with 3 magazines and 200 rounds of pistol ammunition with 2 magazines. To enroll in DR3 you must have DR2 as a prerequisite.
Cost for DR1 $100
Cost for DR2 $125
Cost for DR3 $150
Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals!
Do you know what to do if a medical or traumatic event happens?
Become your family's first responder by participating in this 8 hour course.
We will cover how to assess a patient's condition, proper treatment of chest wounds, breathing, spinal injuries, broken bones, shock, and
severe bleeding.
We will discuss and go over how to build your own first-aid kit.
This class will help you prepare to help others when an Emergency
arises.
Cost for EFAF $80
Meet The Team
William "Bill" Watkins
Bill Watkins Is the Owner/ and lead Instructor for First Team Defense.
Bill is a United States Army Veteran. Serving 10 Years of Active Duty and Reserve Status as Military Police.
Bill is a USCCA Certified Instructor For Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals, Women's Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals. Bill also holds The Status of Range Safety Officer from both the USCCA and NRA.
Ashley Selmon
Ashley Selmon is FTD's Lead Female Instructor and Range Safety Officer for First Team Defense!
Ashley is a Certified USCCA instructor For Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals, Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals, and Woman's Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals. Ashley is also Certified to Instruct FTD's Defensive Rifle and Defensive Pistol Courses.
Ashley has set up an all female group "Ashley's Angel's" at First Team Defense to meet and discuss Self-Defense options and participate in live fire scenarios.
Rachel Southern
Rachel Southern is a Staff Instructor and Range Safety Officer for First Team Defense!
Rachel is a Certified USCCA instructor For Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals, along with Woman's Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals. Rachel is also certified to Instruct FTD's Defensive Rifle and Defensive Pistol courses. Rachel holds the position of Vice-President and Instructor for Ashley's Angel's
Rachel is also in the United States Air Force Reserves, she has had several deployments to the Middle East and around the world as needed.
Zachery Shaffer
Zachery Shaffer is the Chief Range Safety Officer For First Team Defense.
Zachery is a USCCA Certified Range Safety Officer.
Zachery is also a Assistant Defensive Rifle Instructor.
First Team Defense Proudly supports our Veterans!
We would like to thank every Veteran for their Service. West Virginia does not require Veterans to take a Concealed Carry class to obtain a concealed pistol permit if you were pistol qualified, and it is documented on your DD 214.
If you would like to take the concealed carry class or maybe would like to refresh your skills the class would be no charge to you.
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EDC Tactical LLC.
EDC Tactical LLC.
EDC Tactical LLC.
EDC Tactical LLC
33 Bombardier Way
Bridgeport WV 26330
Phone: (304) 933-3328
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Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer and Sporting Goods shop servicing Bridgeport, WV and surrounding areas.
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EDC Tactical LLC.
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