First Team Defense Firearms Training
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 Eight hours! Six hours of class room and Two hours on the range, with a live fire event using 50rds. of Ammunition.
Cost For CCHDF $90
Couples Concealed Carry Home Defense Fundamentals Course!
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate this Valentine's Day with your Sweetheart? Come join First Team Defense on February 18th, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. You will receive all the great training as our USCCA WV Concealed Carry Course, and Receive your certificate to apply for your WV Concealed Carry Permit but with a special Couples class price of $150.00. Register now class seats are limited.
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 permitless 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.
Introduction to Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals!
YOUR SELF-DEFENSE JOURNEY STARTS HERE!
This 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.
No weapons no worries! First Team Defense Has firearms and ammunition available for an additional cost of $35. So FTD can help you find your right fit.
This two hour mini-course covers classroom instruction and a live fire event. Find out what it's all about to be a protector and self defender.
Cost for IHGSD $40
Women's Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals!
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU LADY WARRIORS!
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.
This is a 16 Hour Course and will be conducted over Two days
Cost WHSDF $150
Real Estate Agent Safety & Self-Defense Course!
The Real Estate Agent Safety Training is designed for our Real Estate Agents both new and veteran.
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
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
About Us
William "Bill" Watkins
Bill Watkins Is the Owner/Operator 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.
Mark Vickers
Mark Vickers is a Staff Instructor and Range Safety Officer for First Team Defense!
Mark is a Certified USCCA instructor For Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals.
Mark also is a Defensive Rifle Level 3 Instructor
Mark Hails from our Neighboring State of Ohio. Where he is also a Staff Instructor and RSO for On Guard Defense.
Ashley Selmon
Ashley Selmon is a Staff Instructor and Range Safety Officer for First Team Defense!
Ashley is a Certified USCCA instructor For Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals and Woman's Handgun and Self-Defense Fundamentals.
Ashley has also set up an all female group at First Team Defense to meet and discuss Self-Defense options and participate in live fire scenarios.
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 would like to take the concealed carry class or maybe would like to refresh your skills the class would be no charge to you.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate our students, not intimidate them.
We accomplish this by offering the best training available delivered by industry-certified professional instructors. We focus on safety and comfort of our students and teach at the pace that is right for them. We also emphasize the importance of practicing good situational awareness to avoid being victimized.
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Poor Bob's Sporting Goods, LLC
Poor Bob's Sporting Goods, LLC
Poor Bob's Sporting Goods in Bruceton Mills. WV
240-434-5789
First Team Defense exclusively uses Poor Bob's Sporting Goods! Poor Bob's has all of your firearms and sporting good needs, they even make custom holsters.
First Team Defense purchase's all of our weapons and ammunition at Poor Bob's.
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Poor Bob's Sporting Goods, LLC
Poor Bob's Sporting Goods, LLC
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