United Defense Tactical

Wes Fox started United Defense Tactical because he knew something most gun ranges miss—you can't respond to threats you haven't trained for in realistic conditions. UDT's entire approach centers on scenario-based, reality-based instruction that puts you in actual decision-making situations, not just target drills.

Unlike traditional ranges, UDT combines firearms training with decision-making under pressure. Their proprietary curriculum covers:

• •Threat recognition and situational awareness
• •How to react when followed or confronted
• •Weapon handling under stress and adrenaline
• •De-escalation and force decision-making
• •Movement, positioning, and tactical awareness

Every student, whether they've never touched a gun or carry daily, starts with fundamentals and progresses through:

1. Fundamentals — Safety, stance, grip, trigger control 2. Core Skills — Movement under fire, decision-making 3. Intermediate Tactics — Force-on-force scenarios 4. Advanced Threat Response — Active shooter scenarios 5. Mastery Levels — Continued skill refinement

You don't skip levels. The structure ensures muscle memory and confidence build progressively.

• •Firearms & Tactical Training — Reality-based curriculum, all experience levels
• •Self-Defense & Conditioning — Physical and mental preparation for threats
• •Concealed Carry (CCW) Permit Training — Orange County CCW courses with certified instruction
• •Range Experience — Live-fire training in controlled, scenario-based environments
• •Force-on-Force Training — Scenario-based instruction with simulated threats
• •Active Shooter Response — Decision-making and response drills
• •Free Intro Classes — Try a session before committing

"I feel way more confident and I'm not afraid anymore." — Selma L.

"This is your life insurance on yourself if you're in a situation where there's an emergency." — James T.

"Everyone should have training if you have a gun and realize that a gun is just a tool—it could save your life." — Ryan S.

Students consistently note that UDT training shifts their mindset from "I have a gun" to "I know what to do." The difference is tangible.

Wes Fox (Founder & Chief Weapons/Tactics Instructor) brings 20+ years in firearms, tactical training, private military contracting, and scenario-based instruction. His philosophy: stop training for the range and start training for reality.

Instructors include former law enforcement and military personnel with certifications across firearms, close protection operations, combatives, and force-on-force training.

Costa Mesa Headquarters: 1011 Brioso Drive #109, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Phone: (949) 612-2711 Email: [email protected]

UDT currently operates locations in: - Costa Mesa, CA (flagship) - Anaheim Hills, CA - Burbank, CA - Locations coming to Atlanta, Cinnaminson (NJ), and Glendale (AZ)

The franchise model is expanding, meaning more locations will open nationwide.

UDT isn't a gun club or traditional range. It's a training facility built specifically to prepare civilians and professionals for actual threat scenarios. If your goal is to feel genuinely capable of protecting yourself and your family—not just own a gun—this is what that training looks like.