{"title":"Firearm Self Defense Training | Practical Defensive Pistol \u0026 Home Defense Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your personal safety with realistic \u003cb\u003efirearm self defense training\u003c\/b\u003e built for real-world encounters. At Veterans Training Group (VTG), our veteran-led academy teaches responsible gun owners how to move with intent, shoot with precision, and make critical decisions under extreme pressure. \u003cspan class=\"citation-150 citation-end-150\"\u003eStructured around USCCA and POST-certified defensive standards, our courses cover essential threat assessment, dynamic drawing from concealment, home defense tactics, close-quarters threat engagement, and strict legal boundaries under California self-defense laws.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-149 citation-end-149\"\u003eWhether you are defending your home or carrying in public, train with military experts to build muscle memory, speed, and absolute tactical confidence across Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"women-only-pistol-fundamental","title":"Women-Only Pistol Fundamental","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sOMZnbk oTZu_Li---alignment-4-left sZH8Cao\" data-section-type=\"TITLE_TAGLINE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"children-TITLE_TAGLINE\" class=\"sydKowG oTZu_Li--flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sPe18Dy ozXF8uQ---alignment-4-left ozXF8uQ---location-4-BODY\" data-hook=\"title-and-tagline-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sLoPao4 onEzxJb---typography-11-runningText onEzxJb---priority-7-primary sVYoBc0 smHUv9I\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-hook=\"title-and-tagline-tagline\"\u003eA supportive, women-only class focused on safe handgun handling, accuracy, and fundamentals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sOMZnbk oTZu_Li---alignment-4-left sXpGFeZ\" data-section-type=\"DETAILS\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"children-DETAILS\" class=\"sydKowG oTZu_Li--flex sMwW0Q3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soXIl7d oNmrnZF---textAlignment-4-left\" data-hook=\"details-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWomen-only pistol fundamentals taught by a female army instructor and medic in a supportive, confidence-building environment. Learn safe handling, accuracy, and defensive basics at your own pace. 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You'll have the option to conveniently add it on at the time of booking, or simply pay it in person \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewhen we meet for the range portion of your class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soXIl7d oNmrnZF---textAlignment-4-left\" data-hook=\"details-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"soXIl7d oNmrnZF---textAlignment-4-left\" data-hook=\"details-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BxvQuDbciiM?si=0mMJccn7EQdRME29\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veterans Training Group | SoCal Firearm Training Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69551858352150,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1190\/2379\/6246\/files\/serenapistolshooting.jpg?v=1774744159"},{"product_id":"advance-pistol","title":"Advance Pistol","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sOMZnbk oTZu_Li---alignment-4-left sXt5_y3\" data-section-type=\"DESCRIPTION\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"children-DESCRIPTION\" class=\"sydKowG\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sLoPao4 onEzxJb---typography-11-runningText onEzxJb---priority-7-primary sPHZGGF oNKl38p---location-4-BODY sF_NA_j\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-hook=\"description\"\u003ePush beyond basics and intermediate skills in this intensive, scenario-driven course designed for experienced shooters who want professional-level speed, accuracy, and decision-making under stress. The Advanced Pistol course focuses on refined marksmanship, rapid and accurate shooting from unconventional positions, advanced movement and shooting tactics, low-light\/occluded-sight work, controlled force options, and high-pressure malfunction and retention drills that simulate real-world complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sLoPao4 onEzxJb---typography-11-runningText onEzxJb---priority-7-primary sPHZGGF oNKl38p---location-4-BODY sF_NA_j\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-hook=\"description\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vtgfirearmstraining.com\/products\/range-fee?variant=70892769968150\" title=\"Range Fee Lytle Creek Shooting Range\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRange Fee\u003c\/a\u003e - (Not included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePlease note that the range fee is not included in your course price and is handled separately. 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This intermediate class emphasizes smooth target-to-target transitions, efficient outside-holster draws, movement and positional shooting, and dynamic accuracy drills that bridge the gap between static range practice and real-world application. You’ll practice controlled presentation from retention and open\/outside holsters, engage multiple targets at varying distances, and learn techniques to maintain accuracy while moving, reloading, and managing malfunctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vtgfirearmstraining.com\/products\/range-fee?variant=70892769968150\" title=\"Range Fee Lytle Creek Shooting Range\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRange Fee\u003c\/a\u003e - (Not included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePlease note that the range fee is not included in your course price and is handled separately. You'll have the option to conveniently add it on at the time of booking, or simply pay it in person \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewhen we meet for the range portion of your class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sLoPao4 onEzxJb---typography-11-runningText onEzxJb---priority-7-primary sPHZGGF oNKl38p---location-4-BODY sF_NA_j\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-hook=\"description\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4tdYSNhUQ0A?si=4WqOOuxJMRt55SdE\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sOMZnbk oTZu_Li---alignment-4-left ss9zv8N\" data-hook=\"policy-section\" data-section-type=\"POLICY\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"children-POLICY\" class=\"sydKowG oTZu_Li--flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veterans Training Group | SoCal Firearm Training Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69551858679830,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1190\/2379\/6246\/files\/mapistolpeekingoutwindow-1.jpg?v=1774744167"},{"product_id":"nra-basic-pistol-zoom","title":"NRA Basic Pistol (Zoom)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sOMZnbk oTZu_Li---alignment-4-left sXt5_y3\" data-section-type=\"DESCRIPTION\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"children-DESCRIPTION\" class=\"sydKowG\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course introduces students to the fundamentals of pistol shooting. 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