Welcome to First Team Defense

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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

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

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

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

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

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    

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.

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.