F.L.A.G. Defense Training 

It's about the ones you love... and keeping them safe

 It is getting really scary out here in the real world. It's not safe to go to the movies, to go to school, to see your doctor, to go to church or gather to see a concert. It doesn't make you a wacko or an extremist to be concerned about your safety and the safety of the people you love. We feel it too. You are not alone.  We started this site as a way of helping people enjoy the sport of firearms but also to think about their own protection, the protection of those they love and, as a last resort, using firearms to defend yourself and your loved ones.

It's an evolution of terminology

F.L.A.G. Defense Training?  When did that happen? 
    Well, in the current age of Social Media, buzz words have been tagged as taboo, and therefore "bad for you."  It's a scary thought that what we laughed at in Demolition Man in the early 90's ("that's bad for you, and the government deemed anything bad for you, is illegal."), is uncomfortably close to reality now. So, we wanted to keep the concept alive, but forge a less "triggering" wordage. (get it? "triggering?" firearms training? See what I did there?) So, "For Love And Guns" simply moved to the acronym, "FLAG," and we added "Defense Training," since we also evolved from just wanting to talk about how couples can share in the firearms hobby, to actually instructing people in self defense, and coaching people to get more out of the hobby. 

So what do you do?  Well, that is why you are here.

We aren't here to scare you. But if you are interested in learning more about firearms and self defense, we promise to keep it real.  A little bit of science, a little bit of technique and a whole lot of the truth.  We are certified firearms instructors and so we focus on safety first. As individuals we each have a different way of teaching and have different interests. As a couple, we navigate our relationship as well as our interest in your education. So, here it is, the good, the bad and the just plain weird.

Firearms for fun and sport

Everybody knows guns go bang. Just about everybody knows that they can be used to inflict lethal damage. Is that ALL they're good for? Absolutely not!  Check out these ideas and links to help you enjoy the shooting sports!

Safety and Self Awareness

Whether or not you decide to carry a concealed firearm, you should strive to be more than a sheep droning along, oblivious to what's going on around you. We'll help you get into the habit of keeping your smartphone in your pocket, and your eyes and ears open!

Active Self Defense

There's more to self protection than just shoving a pistol in your pocket. Let us give you some basic tips to help you if you ever get caught in a bad situation!

Passive or Fundamental Self Protection

It's difficult to find a light and humorous way to discuss this one. This is probably one of the most important decisions you need to make before you start carrying a concealed firearm. Please read about preparing yourself to use a firearm to defend yourself, those you love and those around you.