
American Defense Enterprises has trained actors like Holt McCallany (Netflix's "Mindhunter") and Queen Latifah ("The Equalizer"), provided motion capture for James Bond and Call of Duty video game franchises, and served as technical advisor on action films. But they're equally focused on training ci...
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American Defense Enterprises has trained actors like Holt McCallany (Netflix's "Mindhunter") and Queen Latifah ("The Equalizer"), provided motion capture for James Bond and Call of Duty video game franchises, and served as technical advisor on action films. But they're equally focused on training civilians, Secret Service, CIA, Special Forces (5th and 7th), Green Berets, Delta Force, and security teams for international diplomats, universities, casinos, and synagogues.
18+ years without a single safety accident, despite training tens of thousands of shooters.
Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa, California (22100 E Fork Rd, Azusa, CA 91702) — about 45 minutes northeast of downtown Los Angeles. This is an outdoor range in the Angeles National Forest with:
All ADE firearms instructors are NRA-certified with impressive credentials and exceptional firearms skills. Several instructors have police and military backgrounds. High instructor-to-student ratios mean you get semi-private lesson treatment even in group classes.
| Course | Level | What You Learn |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Handgun I | Beginner/Refresher | Safe handling, marksmanship, holster presentations, controlled pairs, shooting from ready position, tactical reloads, house-clearing basics |
| Combat Handgun Skillbuilder | Intermediate/Advanced | High-speed presentations, multiple opponents, tactical thinking under pressure, move-and-shoot, house-clearing ops |
| Close Quarters Battle (CQB) | Intermediate/Advanced | Point shooting at close range (3-5 yards), single-hand and two-hand presentations, close-contact engagements, assault courses |
| Fighting from Concealment | Intermediate/Advanced | Drawing and firing from concealment holsters, concealment techniques, urban combat from concealment, house-clearing |
| Combat Handgun w/ Speed Drills | Advanced | Fast assaults against multiple opponents, survival tactics, failure-to-stop drills, hostage headshots, timed speed drills |
| Combat Handgun w/ Night Ops | Advanced | Weapon-mounted lights, combat flashlight techniques, low-light search and movement, blind reloads, nighttime entry techniques |
| Advanced Urban Combat | Highly Advanced | 300-400 rounds fired, extreme speed drills, two-man team assaults, judgment training, hostage situations, CQB to long-range precision |
Equipment Provided: Don't own a firearm? All weapons (handguns, rifles, shotguns) are provided at a nominal charge. State-of-the-art firearms for every course.
ADE operates two specialized shooting clubs:
The environment is friendly, positive, and supportive. You won't be pushed beyond your abilities or pressured. Instructors will:
The Combat Handgun I Course is the standard beginner entry point — it covers the same fundamentals taught to police and military, but at a comfortable pace with hands-on coaching the entire time.
When you register, you'll receive complete instructions and detailed directions. Check ADE's Yelp page for hundreds of five-star reviews from civilian and professional shooters.
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