Vanguard Personal Defense

Vanguard Personal Defense focuses on armed and unarmed defense skills through a variety of courses designed for different experience levels and needs. The company prioritizes staying current with defensive training best practices and regularly evaluates course offerings to ensure students get the most relevant instruction.

• •Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL) - Full CCL courses (8am-5pm, 2-day format) and renewal sessions (3-hour format)
• •Defensive Firearms Training - Beyond CCL: realistic skill-building for armed defense
• •Intuitive Defensive® Shooting - Signature shooting methodology
• •Introduction to Defensive Carbine - Rifle-based defensive training
• •SIRT Laser Training - Low-cost, high-volume trigger practice
• •Unarmed Self-Defense - Techniques for defensive situations without firearms
• •Self-Defense Law - Legal framework for defensive actions
• •Vanguard Karate Club - Hand-to-hand combat training

Classes are held at Accuracy Firearms in Effingham, Illinois. 2025 schedule includes:

"Keeping current with the defensive training industry is vital to maintaining peak skills."

Instructor development is a key priority. Staff regularly attend instructor training courses to stay sharp and learn new techniques. This commitment to continuous improvement means course content stays relevant to current defensive tactics and legal standards.

Registration Options: - Online: ACTIVE Network registration portal - Email: [email protected] - Phone/Contact form: Available on website