Armed Self Defense Firearms Training
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Results Are In: Best of Liberty Hill 2026 The official results are out, and we have two pieces of wonderful news to share with our community. 🏆 URBAN DEFENSE ACADEMY WINS COMMUNITY CHOICE This one stands alone — and it means everything to us. Community …
🎉 BEST OF LIBERTY HILL VOTING IS NOW OPEN! 🎉 The moment has arrived! We made the final ballot for Best of Liberty Hill 2026, and voting begins TODAY through September 30. 🏆 WE WERE NOMINATED FOR:• Best Martial Arts → Shin Gan Dojo• Community …
Armed Self Defense: How to choose the class that’s right for you. Pistol Basics is your starting point if: The Practical Pistol Course Series is your next step if: Have questions about where to start?
Can you believe it? This month marks 6 years since we made the move to the Lone Star State, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing community. Our journey started in 2004, took us through 15 years of teaching in Nevada, and even …
Words can never truly repay the incredible debt we owe to the men and women who laid down their lives for our freedoms. But here at Urban Defense Academy, we believe that through our actions, by living with fortitude, refusing to take our liberties for …
In the world of professional firearms training, certain principles stand the test of time because they are rooted in physical reality. Chief among them is a concept known simply as DVC. For those who haven’t encountered it, DVC stands for the Latin phrase Diligentia, Vis, …
Hey everyone, Brian and Gigi here! We often get asked how Urban Defense Academy started. For us, this isn’t just a business—it’s a calling rooted in a deep belief: you have a God-given right to protect your life and your family. Our journey didn’t start …
At Urban Defense Academy, we prioritize muscle memory and long-term retention of skills learned. That’s why we structure our core courses using shorter, more frequent, highly focused sessions. Our Structure for Maximum Retention By keeping our sessions shorter (1.5 to 2.0 hours) and spreading them …
Are you flinching? Our instructors at Urban Defense Academy help students pinpoint and overcome common habits like closing their eyes at ignition. Understanding this natural anticipation of recoil is key to mastering your shot. Conquer your flinch with expert, supervised instruction in Liberty Hill, TX! …
Why do we teach armed self defense at Urban Defense Academy? We do this because we believe in freedom. We aim to prevent danger from visiting families, to discourage evil, and to keep threats at bay. We teach you to understand that violent transgressors typically …