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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 …
When people ask what we teach, they often assume it’s just about gun safety or getting a license to carry. While those are important, armed self-defense is so much more. We don’t just teach you how to shoot. We provide a complete program focused on …
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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 …
Click here to read the full article: Business Feature Friday – From survival to service Thank you to the Liberty Hill Independent Newspaper and Leshelle Vallejo for a fantastic interview! We appreciate the chance to share a bit of our story with y’all! 2020 and …
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 …
We offer classes on the following days according to availability. Monday thru Thursday 9:00am -3:00pmTuesday and Thursday 6:30pm-8:00pmSaturday 1:00pm-5:00pmSunday 9:00am-4:00pm CLOSED on Fridays DATES for Practical Pistol Course: Phase 1 are available at this LINK. If you don’t see a class schedule listed below that …
Protect what matters most. Freedom, Faith, Family. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the flooding, devastation and loss in our community of Liberty Hill and our neighbors in Central Texas. We are praying for you!
What Criteria Goes Into Recommending a Pistol? Choosing the right firearm is a critical decision, and at Urban Defense Academy, we understand it’s not a one-size-fits-all process. Making an effective weapon recommendation requires careful consideration of many factors unique to you. Our goal is to …