Training

Firearms Training in Los Angeles

Private, one-to-one firearms instruction and CCW preparation delivered by active and retired law enforcement professionals with California POST training and instructional experience. Every client progresses from disciplined dry-fire development to live fire according to demonstrated ability.

The difference

Training, not range time

There is a difference between hitting a paper target in a controlled lane and performing safely when time, pressure, and responsibility are involved. One can be a range habit. The other must be developed deliberately through structured instruction.

Paladin Defense Group provides private, one-to-one training in a controlled environment. This allows the instructor to focus on the individual, identify weaknesses early, and build safe manipulation, presentation, movement, and decision-making in a measured way.

Instruction is delivered by active and retired law enforcement professionals with firearms-instruction experience. Safety, legal responsibility, tactics, and decision-making are incorporated throughout because marksmanship is only one part of responsible firearm ownership.

Our methodology is structured, progressive, and grounded in practical law-enforcement instructional experience. Paladin Defense Group

Programs

Three ways to train with us

Whether you are a first-time firearm owner, preparing for a CCW application, or arranging training for a group, the safety and performance standards remain consistent.

One-to-one

Private Firearms Training

Individual instruction structured around your present ability. Safe manipulation, presentation, marksmanship, and performance under pressure are developed progressively in a private, controlled environment.

$400 per session

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LA County & City of Los Angeles

CCW Preparation

Guidance through the Los Angeles CCW preparation process. Depending on previous experience, foundational private sessions may be recommended before the required qualification or certification stage.

$600 CCW course

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Groups of four or more

Group & Corporate Training

Structured training for families, professional teams, and corporate groups. Sessions establish a shared safety standard, consistent terminology, and clear expectations across the group.

$250 per person, groups of 4+

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You do not rise to the occasion. You default to your last level of training.

New clients commonly spend the first three to four sessions developing dry-fire fundamentals before progressing to live fire. The exact pace depends on demonstrated safety, consistency, and previous experience. The objective is to establish reliable mechanics before adding ammunition and pressure.

  1. Safety and accountability Safe handling, presentation, muzzle awareness, and rules that remain consistent throughout every session.
  2. Dry-fire repetition Structured practice with inert training equipment until fundamental mechanics become consistent and repeatable.
  3. Movement, law, and decision-making Positioning, situational judgment, and the legal responsibilities that govern whether action is justified.
  4. Live fire Marksmanship and safe application introduced only after the required foundation has been demonstrated.
Before you arrive

What to bring and what to expect

Arriving with suitable equipment and clear expectations allows the session to focus on instruction. Contact us before purchasing unfamiliar equipment so we can confirm what is appropriate.

Required equipment

Equipment requirements may vary by program. Confirm your exact list with the instructor before attending.

  • Eye and ear protection
  • Approved outside-the-waistband holster
  • Suitable magazine pouch
  • Required magazines for the firearm being used
  • Instructor-approved inert training rounds
  • Cleaning and maintenance equipment
  • Closed footwear suitable for outdoor terrain
  • Water, food, and hydration support
  • Weather-appropriate clothing and sun protection

Range protocol

This is a controlled professional training environment. All clients are expected to follow instructor directions and established safety rules without exception.

  • Do not handle any firearm on arrival. Firearms must remain unloaded, secured, and cased until the instructor directs otherwise.
  • Instructions are provided before equipment is accessed.
  • Unsafe conduct may result in immediate suspension or termination of the session.
  • Failure to follow instructor directions may result in dismissal.
  • Safe handling standards apply throughout the entire training environment.
Train accordingly

Tell us where you are starting from

Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced shooter seeking more disciplined instruction, tell us where you are now. We will explain the recommended training path, expected time commitment, pricing, and deposit requirements before you book.