(512) 909-2840

Urban Defense Academy

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Urban Defense Academy

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(512) 909-2840

Training to protect your life, liberty and property.

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Training to protect your life, liberty and property.

Armed Self Defense

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Programs

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Pistol Familiarization

Marksmanship II - Pistol

Marksmanship I - Pistol

2-Day Introduction to Pistol.

Whether you're a first time gun owner or just looking to get some training on fundamentals, this class is the starting point. 

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Marksmanship I - Pistol

Marksmanship II - Pistol

Marksmanship I - Pistol

This is a 6-Day (14hr) course for the Beginner looking for more in depth training.

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Marksmanship II - Pistol

Marksmanship II - Pistol

Advanced Defensive Pistol

This is a 6-Day (14hr) course that builds on the skills learned in Marksmanship I.

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Advanced Defensive Pistol

Weapons Disarm & Retention

Advanced Defensive Pistol

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Pre-requisite: 

Marksmanship I & II or equivalent previous training on approval.


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Weapons Disarm & Retention

Weapons Disarm & Retention

Weapons Disarm & Retention

Learn  techniques for disarming knife, other edged weapons, blunt objects, firearms, retaliating against the attacker, footwork, timing and more. 

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Practical Rifle & Carbine

Weapons Disarm & Retention

Weapons Disarm & Retention

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Private Lessons

Senario Based Training

Senario Based Training


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Senario Based Training

Senario Based Training

Senario Based Training

Senario based, urban defense and survival training.

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Families with Firearms

Senario Based Training

Families with Firearms


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About Us

Our Philosophy

Protecting one's life, liberty and property are fundamental God-given rights. We help you enhance your ability in this area by providing firearms training designed to help you gain the mindset and skills to survive a deadly encounter. 

Dedicated Instructors

Brian Simmons

Brian Simmons began the study of armed arts under the mentorship of nationally recognized firearms instructor Michael Harries, creator of the Harries Flashlight Technique – a technique that is universally employed today by law enforcement agencies and the military. Mr. Simmons began studying pistol craft and rifle craft privately with Mr. Harries in the late 1990’s. He regularly participated in and periodically organized events at Desert Marksmen Rifle & Pistol Club in Califonia during the 90's - early 2000's. Mr. Simmons also studied these armed arts directly with Pat Rogers, Gunsite Academy Instructor and Michael Horne, who was match director of the Soldier of Fortune 3 Gun match from 1985 until 2000, former director of the Southwest Pistol League and for many years an instructor at Gunsite Academy. Mr. Simmons is eternally grateful for the generosity of these men (and others) for passing on their wealth of knowledge to him.


Brian Simmons currently holds the rank of Marksman I in the basic pistol course of Gunsite Academy, one of the world’s most prestigious shooting schools. He has been an active member of Southern California’s Tactical Combat (SCTC) group for over 20 years, and trains on a regular basis in different scenario-based shooting exercises. 


Since 2004 he has independently taught many men and women self defense with firearms. Based on his extensive practical experience with firearms and his natural gift for teaching martial arts, he developed Beyond CCW under the banner of Shin Gan Dojo https://shingandojo.com. 


He has provided individualized personal security consultation for private individuals. He has designed and directed practical shooting events including the Beyond CCW Firearms Training annual mulit-stage 4th of July Event outside Reno, Nevada for many years. He has a broad understanding of realistic weapons retention and removal that draws on his extensive knowledge of martial arts applied to modern firearms. 


As  martial arts are a life-long pursuit, Sensei Brian Simmons continues his study in both un-armed and armed arts. He is continually furthering his knowledge of personal security, armed combat and tactical defense.



Gigi Simmons 

In the spring of 2008 Gigi Simmons began learning pistol craft with Sensei Brian Simmons. She completed the full Beyond CCW  curriculum through the Shin Gan Dojo. Since then she regularly participates in firearms classes and events of Beyond CCW Firearms Training both indoor dry-fire and outside live-fire. Her practice includes tactical drills and scenario based exercises.

She has participated in several Weapons Disarm and Pistol Retention workshops at Shin Gan Dojo. Her continuing study and practice of the traditional Japanese martial art, Ninpo Taijutsu, is complementary to this skill set.


In 2010 she began learning rifle craft under the dedicated instruction of Mr. Simmons and went to her first firearms event directed by the late Michael Horne in May of that year. She feels privileged and fortunate to have attended a second Horne event in May 2015.


Since 2008 and 2010 respectively, she has continued regular training, participating in most classes and events taught by Mr. Simmons. She has shared her unique perspective with other women interested in self defense and has served as an Assistant Instructor to a variety of classes. 


Self confidence, awareness, marksmanship skill, knowledge of proper equipment and effective ways to carry concealed are just some of principles she has integrated over the years into her daily life. 

High-Quality Equipment

Selecting safe, functional and practical equipment can be confusing if you are new to firearms. We provide personalized consultation to assist you in making an informed decision about what equipment best fits your personal circumstances and intended use.

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If  you have questions about our  programs, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as  soon as possible.

Urban Defense Academy

Liberty Hill, Texas, United States

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Hours

By Appointment Only

Available as a Guest Instructor at your location in Texas, Nevada, Arizona, California 

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