Defensive Shooting Academy

Advanced Combat Pistol

By: Marshall Luton, Billy Smith, Jeremy Snow, Lance Jensen

On 3/4/2023, Reagan said: The team at DSA understands that everyone learns differently. With respect, they nurture the novice shooter and push the learned. I have taken multiple classes with this group and each time walked away with new ideas and concepts on how to present, cover, conceal, and defend myself and my castle. Before my first class, I personally had a great fear of firearms, but after 16 hours of guidance, my confidence and attitude regarding pistols changed. These are humble teachers, with a unified goal of making you feel safe and prepared. And while one class does not a master make, with each session they present abundant firearm defense skills and safety handling techniques for you to take home, practice, and improve.

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Advanced Combat Pistol

By: Marshall Luton, Billy Smith, Jeremy Snow, Lance Jensen

On 3/4/2023, Brian said: I found DSA through a friend who invited me to join him for the ACP level 1 course. I was completely new to handguns and was a little nervous about what to expect and if this would be the right fit for me. I cannot say enough positive things about the DSA team. Safety was the #1 priority for everyone – that was crystal clear. I was amazed at how the team was able to personalize the hands on experience to my skill level while providing opportunities to learn more as I observed them and other more advanced shooters in my class. Not only did I learn a great deal, but my shooting improved incredibly from beginning to end. If you are willing to take the first step to try and learn something new, Marshall and the DSA team will meet you more than halfway to give you a top-notch and challenging experience, while making you feel safe and comfortable throughout the class.

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Combat Carbine

By: Marshall Luton, Billy Smith, Jeremy Snow, Brian Constanza

On 6/3/2023, Wyatt said: I recently had the privilege of completing COMBAT CARBINE with Marshall and Billy, and I must say it was an outstanding experience. The instructors demonstrated an exceptional level of expertise and professionalism, ensuring a safe and controlled environment throughout the entire program. The curriculum was thoughtfully structured, covering everything from firearm safety and proper handling techniques to marksmanship fundamentals and tactical shooting drills. The training facility itself was well-equipped and maintained, allowing for a comprehensive hands-on learning experience. The instructors’ patient and engaging teaching style fostered a positive learning atmosphere, and their individualized feedback greatly enhanced my shooting skills. Overall, it was an invaluable opportunity that exceeded my expectations, equipping me with the knowledge and confidence to responsibly and effectively handle a firearm. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to improve their marksmanship abilities.

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Combat Carbine

By: Marshall Luton, Billy Smith, Jeremy Snow, Brian Constanza

On 6/3/2023, Brian said: I recently had the pleasure of attending DSA’s combat carbine class and it exceeded all expectations. From the moment I arrived at the range, it was evident that this was going to be a top-notch experience. The knowledgeable instructors and comprehensive curriculum combined to create an exceptional learning environment for all participants. The instructors were highly skilled and passionate about the class with an emphasis on participants’ safety at all times. Their expertise and ability to effectively communicate complex concepts made learning enjoyable and accessible; this class will be more beneficial if you already have pretty developed competence with a carbine. They fostered a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that everyone felt comfortable and empowered to ask questions and seek clarification. An aspect that stood out was the personalized attention given to each shooter. The instructors took time to assess individual strengths and areas for improvement for all.

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Advanced Combat Pistol

By: Marshall Luton, Billy Smith, Jeremy Snow, Lance Jensen

On 3/4/2023, Chaz said: I had the pleasure of attending ACP Level 1 on June 23-24 in Bennett, Nebraska. The course was taught by Marshall Luton and Jeremy Snow. Class started with a prayer (which I really appreciated) then a thorough safety brief. The safety protocols were enforced throughout the class and Marshall and Jeremy did a fantastic job of catching any infractions or potential infractions before they happened. I personally have over 240 hours of professional handgun training from various instructors, most of whom are well known in the firearms industry. This was by far the best handgun shooting class I have ever attended. If I had to summarize the overall focus of this class, I would have to say that by far the main point of the curriculum is accuracy. In my experience, accuracy often takes a backseat in pistol training to other things like proper grip, proper stance, or even the presentation from the holster. It didn't here. I highly recommend this course to shooters of all levels. Chaz

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Advanced Combat Pistol

By: Marshall Luton, Billy Smith, Jeremy Snow, Lance Jensen

On 3/4/2023, Tom said: Any responsible person who carries a pistol and is serious about developing his or her skills definitely must take Advanced Combat Pistol 1 (ACP1). Marshall Luton’s world-class experience combined with skillful effective teaching make this an exceptional training course, perhaps one of the best you can find anywhere. The class alternates between in-depth explanations of a critical fundamental (for example trigger press), followed by carefully planned live-fire drills. Marshall has a eye for subtle errors, which he corrects, always in a positive encouraging manner. His objective is to make us better shooters. For example, when I thought I needed to slow down to reduce misses, he said, “No, that’s not the problem; you need to aim harder.” Our class included police officers, competitive shooters and ordinary armed citizens. It was challenging, but also very satisfying and fun. I took home many valuable pointers that I will continue practicing to take my performance to the next level. Tom

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Tactics and Room Clearing for Law Enforcement (CQB)

By: Marshall Luton

On 6/10/2023, Eric said: First off thank you both for allowing me to take this class, it was such an amazing opportunity for me. I learned a lot this weekend not just about the subject matter but about my abilities, areas I need improvement, and where my gear fell short. Safety was a priority for both of you and it showed. I never felt my safety was in jeopardy during live fire even with loaded weapons stacked two deep behind me. I have always been self-conscious about my shooting abilities from an accuracy standpoint and it has kept me from taking more classes. With the atmosphere that you two cultivated, that feeling quickly went away. I realized all of us are on different parts of the journey of mastering this craft and got out of my own head. Both of you have the background and credibility to justify being (for lack of better words) assholes and in your face during training but you weren’t. You both were humble, approachable, and open to questions.

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