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Adult Classes, Class Descriptions, Events & News, Firearms ArticlesJanuary 30, 2025March 4, 2025

Pistol Basics – How to Choose the Gun That’s Right for You

Women Self defense, Firearms training, martial arts Urban Defense Academy Shin Gan Dojo 141 Jonathan Dr, STE 500, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

This class will provide you the information you need in order to make an informed decision when building your equipment to fit your personal situation and needs.

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Events & News, Firearms ArticlesJuly 10, 2024July 11, 2024

Gun Safety

Women in a gun safety class in Liberty Hill Texas 78642 at Urban Defense Academy

Let’s talk about gun safety. The firearm is inherently a dangerous weapon. However, its fatal nature can never be administered without human interaction. It has no will of its own. You can easily test this for yourself by placing a loaded weapon in a secure …

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Events & News, Firearms ArticlesOctober 7, 2023February 4, 2024

Traditional Philosophy

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It is no secret that we at Urban Defense Academy have a very Traditional Philosophy when it comes to martial arts. This traditional outlook carries over into our firearms training as well. Having been personally taught by Michael Harries, enrolled in Gunsite’s Pistol Training Program …

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Adult Classes, Class Descriptions, Events & News, Firearms ArticlesJanuary 16, 2023September 9, 2024

Pistol Basics – Safety Familiarization

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Pistol Basics Safety and Familiarization is for you if you are new to the world of firearms. You want to know how to be safe with a gun. This class is a combination of lecture presentation and hands on gun handling without live ammunition. You …

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Events & News, Firearms ArticlesMarch 13, 2022July 17, 2024

How to choose a pistol that is right for you?

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What criteria goes into recommending a pistol. It is not easy to make weapon recommendations. Many factors must be taken into account before hand. The traits below will make a huge difference in one’s selection and need to be considered before an accurate pistol recommendation …

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Events & News, Firearms ArticlesFebruary 14, 2022July 17, 2024

Beginnings: A Self Defense Journey

Gigi Simmons

Gigi Simmons started her pistol training in Nevada, in the Spring of 2008 with Beyond CCW’s Practical Pistol Course. In 2010 she began Tactical Rifle Training. She has continued to study and train since then to further her knowledge in the discipline of firearms use …

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