HomeFront Defense & Security

Dale Carlson at HomeFront Defense & Security cuts through the BS. He's spent decades in law enforcement and brings that perspective to every class. This isn't a high-volume training mill—it's appointment-only, one-on-one instruction tailored to where you actually are as a shooter.

Handgun Training - Basic Handgun Skills ($100, ~2 hours): New or novice owners. Covers nomenclature, field stripping, cleaning, maintenance, safe carry, presentation, loading, malfunction clearing, grip, stance, trigger control, reloading, and legal aspects of transport and storage. - Intro to Tactical Pistol ($120, 2 hours): Moving beyond static range shooting. Weapon presentation, holster carry, positions of fire, combat reloading, malfunction clearing, shooting on the move, equipment discussion, legal aspects, and what surviving an armed encounter actually looks like. - Advanced CCW Course ($140, 2 hours, requires Basic CCW): Draw and shoot on the move, shooting from compromising positions, clearing malfunctions, combat reloading, transitions to backup firearms, working in pairs. Prerequisite means you actually know what you're doing. - Intro to Low-Light Pistol Techniques ($100, 2 hours): Shooting in darkness using night sights, weapon lights, flashlights. Weapon-mounted lights and lasers demonstrated.

Rifle & Shotgun - Basic Rifle Skills ($100, ~2 hours at Raahague's Range in Corona): Bolt action, semiauto, or single shot. Nomenclature, basic marksmanship, maintenance, safe storage, shooting positions, ammunition selection. Useful for self-defense, hunting, or recreation. - Basic Shotgun Skills ($100, 2 hours at Raahague's Range): Safe handling, ammunition selection, loading, sighting, recoil, ballistics, legal aspects of deadly force, practical home defense with a shotgun. - Tactical Urban Rifle ($150, 2 hours at Raahague's Range): For intermediate shooters. Multiple firing positions, dynamic movement, shooting on the move, combat loading, transitions to backup weapons, multiple target engagements, shooting with a partner.

Specialized Training - LEOSA/H.R. 218 Qualifications ($90): Certified and licensed for retired law enforcement firearm qualification. Brings certification, scoresheet, and credentials for your agency records. - A-la-Carte Training Time ($50/hour, 2-hour minimum): Custom training on specific weapons, platforms, or skill levels. - Force Options Training: For people who don't want or can't carry a firearm. Dale teaches how to avoid being a victim, deter crime, and use pepper spray, stun devices, or Tasers effectively. Covers predator behavior and victim selection. - Electronic Stun Weapons (ECD) Training: 15 years teaching law enforcement and civilians. Police-grade Tasers project probes 15-20 feet. Legal in California. Dale sells them and trains you how to use them.

Instructors hold: NRA, POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training), DOJ, and BSIS certifications. Also licensed California Firearm Safety Course instructor—that FSC certificate ($25 additional) is required by California law to purchase a firearm unless you're exempted.

"I've been a police officer for the last two decades and more. We know what criminals and deviants look for when they are stalking or selecting victims. It isn't random—99% of the time, predators are looking for the easiest victim, least likely to resist, in a location least likely to get them caught."

Dale's mission is straightforward: enable regular people to defend themselves, their families, and others before police arrive. He's ex-FFL (closing July 1, 2025 due to California regulatory burden) and spends time helping students find the right gear, explaining concepts, answering follow-up questions.

"Dale was extremely friendly and professional, helping me certify for CCW. His training is thorough, concise, and his delivery is very easy-going, taking time explaining concepts and answering questions." – J.C., 3/2023

"I skip the hassle with my local gun stores in Irvine and went straight to Dale. No wait, no being put on hold. Dale can also help with ammo transfers. Working with Dale is a pleasure—communication is quick and he's a true professional." – H.B., 6/2021

"Dale is the real deal. I literally just finished my first one-on-one firearms training with Dale and had a fantastic time. I learned more in 2 hours with Dale than all the courses I've taken elsewhere put together." – W.E., 12/2021

"My experience with HomeFront Defense was so much easier than dealing with big-box stores. No waiting, no attitude, no overcharging. Dale treated me like I was his only customer. My paperwork was done in about 10 minutes. Why did I go to those other stores for so long?" – H.N., 5/2020

Available in 2-, 3-, and 4-hour blocks ($45/hour per person). Group discounts available. Great way to give someone the ability to defend themselves.