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  • Home
  • Sign-up
  • Training Programs
    • Free Consultation
    • Pistol Basics
      • Choosing Your Ideal Firearm
      • Safety and Familiarization
      • Shooting Fundamentals
    • The Practical Pistol Course Series
      • Pistol Phase 1
      • Pistol Phase 2
      • Pistol Phase 3
      • Pistol Phase 4
      • Advanced Pistol Training
    • Rifle Zeroing Fundamentals
    • Tactical Rifle Course Series
    • Carbine Course Series
    • Martial Arts
  • Prices
  • News & Insights
  • Our Story
    • Instructors
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Home>Training Programs

Training Programs

Training Programs

  • Free Consultation
  • Pistol Basics Classes
  • Practical Pistol Course Series
  • Rifle Zeroing Class
  • Tactical Rifle Course Series
  • Carbine Course Series
  • Schedule & Registration
  • Martial Arts Programs

We offer classes on the following days according to availability.
Monday thru Thursday 9:00am -3:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday 7:00pm-8:30pm
Saturday 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
CLOSED on Fridays


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Armed Self Defense Training
Be Confident. Be Capable.
Be Ready.
Liberty Hill, Texas
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Hi y'all. I'm Gigi Simmons In 2007, I was escapi Hi y'all. I'm Gigi Simmons 

In 2007, I was escaping a nine-year domestic abuse marriage with two children depending on me. I wasn't looking for a hobby—I was looking for a way to stop being a victim.

A friend paid for my first concealed carry class and lent me her pistol. I walked in terrified, wondering if I could handle the responsibility. I qualified for my permit but still didn't feel confident. Having a piece of paper doesn't mean you can use a firearm when it counts.

That uncertainty drove me to seek real training—in firearms and martial arts. Today, I run Urban Defense Academy in partnership with my husband of 17 years with a clear mission: making sure no woman ever has to feel helpless again.

Violent transgressors typically cannot be reasoned with. They must be decisively stopped. Freedom means being prepared with the mindset and skills to make that choice if you ever have to.

If you're considering self-defense training, know this: You belong here. There's no intimidation, no ego, no judgment. This is for you. 💜

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Peace of mind through preparedness. Practical fir Peace of mind through preparedness.

Practical firearms training for everyday citizens.

Deep down, most of us want the same thing: to be someone our family can count on when it matters. At Urban Defense Academy, we help everyday citizens become exactly that.

We equip ordinary people with practical firearms skills, a calm and capable mindset, and the confidence to protect themselves, their families, and their community. We don't just teach shooting. We teach decisive action — and we start wherever you are, whether you've never held a firearm or you've owned one for years.

https://urbandefenseacademy.com/classes/free-consultation/
Taking the first step in defensive training should Taking the first step in defensive training shouldn’t be intimidating — or expensive. Every student’s journey at Urban Defense Academy begins with a free, one-on-one, in-person consultation at our Liberty Hill facility.

This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s a working session where we get to know you and you get straight answers before spending a dime on gear or classes.

What Happens at Your Free Consultation

Placement Evaluation: We assess your current skill level and determine your right starting point — Pistol Basics or direct entry into Phase 1 of the Practical Pistol Course Series. Every student starts at Phase 1; there’s no skipping ahead regardless of background, so placement is about where you begin, not where you leap. The same consultation covers placement for our Carbine and Tactical Rifle programs.

Equipment Inspection: Bring your current or planned firearms and gear. We’ll do a hands-on assessment so you know exactly what works, what doesn’t, and what’s actually necessary — no upselling, no fluff. If your equipment isn’t safe for training, we’ll tell you plainly.

Goal Setting: Sit down with our instructors and talk honestly about what you want to achieve — protecting your family, building confidence, or developing serious defensive skill. If you’re not quite ready for the Practical Pistol Course Series, we’ll point you to the right starting point so your training begins exactly where it should.

Facility Tour: See where you’ll train and how our curriculum prepares you for dynamic, real-life defensive situations.

Direct Answers: Speak face-to-face with experienced instructors and get your questions answered without pressure.

https://urbandefenseacademy.com/classes/free-consultation/
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