Foundations & Safety
Safe handling, firearm fundamentals, range conduct, and essential marksmanship skills for new or returning shooters.
Ideal for: New owners, safety refreshers, and family members who need a baseline.
Implied Shield — Firearms Training & Personal Defense
Implied Shield delivers calm, disciplined training that prioritizes safety, judgment, and real-world capability over theatrics or ego. We build confident, responsible defenders — not hype.
Training Philosophy
Firearms training should be controlled, grounded, and purposeful. Implied Shield focuses on fundamentals, decision-making, and practical application, not performative drills or intimidation.
Every course is built around clear objectives: safe handling, accurate shooting, confident manipulation, and a mindset aligned with responsibility and respect.
Core Training Tracks
Training is tailored to experience level, goals, and environment — from first-time firearm owners to more experienced defenders.
Defensive Applications
Practical carry considerations, defensive marksmanship, movement, and close-range problem solving rooted in reality, not fantasy.
Ideal for: Concealed carriers and those preparing for real-world scenarios.
Skill Sustainment & Progression
Structured sessions to maintain and advance performance over time, with measurable standards and focused drills.
Ideal for: Ongoing development and serious practitioners.
Fortify — Tabletop Home Defense Training
Fortify is a scenario-based tabletop exercise game focused on home defense planning, communication, and decision-making. It turns abstract “what if” conversations into structured, repeatable training.
Using cards, injects, and evolving scenarios, Fortify helps households and small teams explore how they would respond to realistic events — from late-night disturbances to severe weather and loss of power.
- Designed for families, partners, and small groups.
- Works alongside live-fire training — no firearms required to play.
- Builds shared understanding, roles, and communication patterns.
- Aligns with Implied Shield’s philosophy of calm, responsible defense.
Fortify can be delivered as a facilitated session or as a take-home tabletop kit integrated into your broader training plan.
How Training Engagement Works
1. Define Objectives
We identify your goals: new owner safety, defensive carry, home defense preparation, or structured progression.
2. Build the Plan
We develop a training path that may include Implied Shield range work, Fortify tabletop exercises, and follow-on sessions.
3. Train & Refine
You train in controlled, focused sessions with feedback, drills, and debriefs that turn reps into capability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our firearms training, prerequisites, and what to expect.
What's the typical cost for firearms training?
Training costs vary based on format, duration, and group size:
Pricing Framework
- Individual training (half-day): $300 - $500
- Individual training (full-day): $600 - $900
- Small group (2-5 people, half-day): $200 - $350 per person
- Small group (2-5 people, full-day): $400 - $600 per person
- Organization/team training: Custom quote based on size and objectives
- Ongoing training series (monthly): Discounted rates available
Pricing includes instruction, range time (if needed), and training materials. Ammunition and equipment rental (if needed) are additional.
Do I need prior experience or can beginners attend?
We work with all experience levels, from complete beginners to experienced shooters looking to sharpen specific skills.
Beginners: We start with fundamentals—safety, handling, mindset, and marksmanship basics. You don't need any prior experience, just willingness to learn.
Experienced shooters: We focus on decision-making under pressure, situational awareness, de-escalation, and refining mechanics for defensive scenarios.
All training emphasizes judgment and responsibility over speed or tactics.
What should I bring to training?
Required:
- Valid ID
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
- Closed-toe shoes (no sandals or open-toed footwear)
- Eye and ear protection (we can provide if needed)
If you own them:
- Your firearm (cleaned and in working condition)
- Holster (if practicing draw/carry)
- Ammunition (we'll specify amount in pre-training communication)
- Extra magazines (if applicable)
Don't have equipment? We can arrange rentals or provide loaners for training. Let us know in advance.
What makes your training different from other firearms courses?
We focus on judgment, de-escalation, and responsible decision-making—not just marksmanship or tactical drills.
Our philosophy:
- Every trigger pull is a legal, moral, and tactical decision
- Avoiding conflict is always preferable to winning it
- Competence with firearms requires mental discipline, not just mechanical skill
- Real-world defensive situations rarely look like range scenarios
- Training should build confidence and restraint in equal measure
We emphasize what happens before and after a defensive encounter as much as during it.
Do you provide training for organizations or security teams?
Yes. We work with schools, churches, businesses, and security teams to develop tailored training programs.
Organizational training typically includes:
- Threat assessment and scenario planning specific to your facility
- Use-of-force policy review and development
- Active threat response protocols
- Firearms proficiency and qualification (if armed personnel)
- De-escalation and conflict avoidance strategies
- Legal and liability considerations
We can train on-site or at a suitable range, depending on your needs.
Where does training take place?
Training locations vary based on your needs and the type of instruction:
- Classroom/dry-fire training: Can be conducted at your location or a neutral facility
- Live-fire training: Local shooting ranges we partner with (indoor and outdoor options)
- Scenario-based training: Private facilities or suitable outdoor locations
For organizational training, we can often come to your location for classroom portions and arrange range time nearby.
All training locations are vetted for safety, accessibility, and suitability for instruction.
Do you offer concealed carry permit training?
Yes. We provide North Carolina concealed carry permit training that meets all state requirements, including classroom instruction, live-fire qualification, and legal education.
Our CCW courses go beyond minimum requirements to ensure you understand not just the mechanics of carrying, but the responsibility, legal implications, and decision-making involved.
CCW Course includes:
- 8 hours of instruction (classroom + range)
- NC firearms law and use-of-force standards
- Safe handling and storage
- Live-fire qualification
- De-escalation and conflict avoidance
- All required paperwork for permit application
Cost: $150 per person (group discounts available)
What's your refund or cancellation policy?
Cancellation by student:
- 7+ days before training: Full refund
- 3-6 days before training: 50% refund
- Less than 3 days: No refund (can reschedule once within 90 days)
Cancellation by instructor: Full refund or reschedule at no cost.
Weather/safety cancellations: Automatically rescheduled at no cost.
We understand life happens. If you have an emergency or extenuating circumstance, reach out—we'll work with you.
Align your training with your reality.
Start with a short consultation to discuss Implied Shield live-fire training and Fortify home defense exercises tailored to your household or team.
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