Dont Be a Sitting Duck

Bryan "Duckie" Villella started Don't Be A Sitting Duck in 2013 to fill a gap he saw in the market. Too many training programs catered to either absolute beginners who felt intimidated by testosterone-filled instructors, or they jumped straight to tactical operator territory. His target? The soccer mom protecting her family, couples learning together, and responsible gun owners who wanted real skills without the posturing.

"Training is always evolving and as an instructor, learning never ends." — Duckie's approach to continuous improvement

Duckie is an NRA and Florida State Certified "K" Instructor with direct field experience from corrections work, prisoner transport, site security, and private security operations. That real-world background means he teaches actual scenarios—not just range theory.

• •"So You Wanna Carry" Course — Online and in-person options. Covers Florida's legal requirements, responsibilities, and practical considerations for carrying a handgun legally and safely. Live instructor via Zoom for online sessions.
• •Emphasis on friendly, comfortable learning environment so students actually participate and retain information

• •G License initial courses — Full state-required training that exceeds minimum requirements
• •G License Requalification — 4-hour yearly renewal to stay current on laws and maintain shooting proficiency ($90 in Kissimmee, $125 in New Smyrna Beach, range fees may or may not be included)
• •D License courses — Multi-day security training programs
• •AR-15 & Shotgun Qualifications — G License qualification courses for officers wanting to carry patrol rifles or shotguns ($150, includes requalification requirement)

• •Open Range Days — Small group instruction focused on building fundamentals. Students bring 200 rounds, 2-3 magazines, and willingness to learn. Designed to be beginner-friendly while teaching skills many experienced shooters lack.
• •Handgun Skill Builder Course — Progresses through crawl-walk-run structure to build confidence
• •Security Range Day with Requalification — Takes basic G License shooting requirements and advances to movement, contact distance shooting, use of cover, and real-world threat scenarios ($150)
• •Private Range Training — Custom instruction available

• •FFL Transfers — Licensed firearms transfers
• •Private Transfers — Transfer facilitation
• •Firearm Removal — Secure removal services
• •Cleaning Course — Instruction on firearm maintenance

Kissimmee Office: 1633 East Vine Street

Training Partners: - The Morgan Group (Daytona Beach) — 100 S Beach Street #200 — East coast Central Florida security training - Volusia County Gun Club (New Smyrna Beach) — 4845 E. SR 44 — Range-based training - Riegs Online CWL — Online licensing partnership

• •Crawl-Walk-Run Structure — Same progression used to train armed officers for over a decade, adapted for civilian learners. Builds confidence in hours, not months.

• •Real Scenario Training — Duckie pulls from field experience. Students don't just memorize legal requirements—they learn what actually happens when decisions need to be made under pressure.

• •Affordable & Accessible — Pricing is straightforward. Online options make training convenient. Multiple locations serve all of Central Florida.

• •Continuous Research — Duckie stays current with evolving training methodologies and legal changes affecting Florida gun owners.

• •Important: Classes are non-refundable but can be rescheduled with 3+ days notice. Show up on time—tight schedules with range partners.

• •Florida residents looking for concealed carry law instruction
• •Security professionals needing G License or requalification
• •Gun owners wanting to actually improve handgun fundamentals
• •Couples or families wanting comfortable, judgment-free training
• •Anyone serious about legal, safe firearm ownership without the tactical theater