Armed Self Defense Firearms Training
Be Confident. Be Capable. Be Ready.
Hi y’all. I’m Gigi Simmons—co-founder, Director of Operations and Instructor at Urban Defense Academy, in Liberty Hill, Texas. Every October, I watch the domestic violence awareness posts roll through my feed. The purple ribbons. The statistics. And every year, I sit with the same thought: …
At Urban Defense Academy, our Pistol Basics series is your essential starting point for responsible and effective firearm ownership. Designed for new and aspiring gun owners — and returning shooters who want a proper refresher — these foundational classes build confidence through expert guidance, practical …
A huge thank you to everyone who cast their vote for Shin Gan Dojo and Urban Defense Academy in the Best of Liberty Hill 2026 awards! Your support means the world to us. 📢 Results Day: November 6, 2026 Regardless of the outcome, we’re deeply …
🎉 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 …
It’s Best of Liberty Hill time again! CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE YOUR LOCAL FAVORITES Step 1: Submit nominations for your local favorites by Sept. 18Step 2: Vote starts Sept. 21 Over the past four years of participating in the Best of Liberty Hill, this community …
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 …
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, …