Gatekeeper Defense Training

Gatekeeper Defense Training operates a private outdoor range facility in Orlando, Florida where students train under movement, pressure, and realistic defensive scenarios. The difference is clear: no classroom fluff, no paper targets at 7 yards. You're moving, shooting at varied distances, engaging multiple targets, and practicing the decisions you'd actually face.

Practical Pistol Progression

They've structured their core curriculum in three levels:

• •Practical Pistol 1.0 ($195, 4-5 hours) — Foundation for concealed carry holders and shooters wanting to move beyond static range time. Covers grip, stance, sight control, drawing from holster, and live-fire drills. No experience required, but students need to know basic gun safety before arriving.

• •Practical Pistol 2.0 ($225, 5-6 hours) — Intermediate course building on 1.0. Adds shooting while moving, engaging multiple targets, tactical reloads, drawing under stress, and shoot/no-shoot decision-making. Requires prior 1.0 attendance or equivalent proficiency.

• •Practical Pistol 3.0 ($250, 5-6 hours) — Advanced performance-focused training. Emphasizes precision under pressure, varied-distance shooting, target transitions, speed reloads, immediate action drills, and realistic scenario work. Prerequisite: completion of both 1.0 and 2.0.

Specialized Courses

• •Women's Pistol 1.0 ($175, 4-5 hours) — Same defensive foundation as Practical Pistol 1.0, but in a women-only environment. Built specifically for female carriers and new shooters wanting real-world skills in a pressure-free setting.

• •Close-Quarters Pistol (CQP) — Covers repeatable draws, retention holstering, close-range defensive shooting, and presentation under stress.

• •Rifle-Pistol Transitions & Carbine-CQB & Movement — Courses for shooters working with long guns and transitioning between platforms.

• •Florida Concealed Carry Class — CCW permit preparation focused on building confidence in everyday carry and home defense strategy.

• •Private Training — One-on-one or small group sessions tailored to individual skill level, goals, and pace. Available in Orlando, Oviedo, Lake Nona, and Kissimmee areas.

Church Security Team Training

Also offers Use of Force training for church security teams.

• •Private Outdoor Range — No distractions, no wait times. Focused training environment in the Orlando metro area (exact locations provided at booking for security/privacy). They partner with trusted facilities in Winter Park, Apopka, and Oviedo.

• •Stress Inoculation by Design — Training happens under movement, from different angles, at varied distances, and under time pressure. This is how you actually perform when it matters.

• •Zero Ego Atmosphere — Explicitly welcome all ages, ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds. Judgment-free instruction. All skill levels trained side-by-side.

• •Hands-On, No Theory — Minimal classroom time. Maximum live fire and real coaching. You'll get corrected on your grip, sight picture, and draw—not lectured about them.

For Pistol courses, bring your semi-auto handgun, appropriate holster (OWB for 1.0 and 2.0), multiple magazines, 150-350 rounds of FMJ ammo depending on course level, eye and ear protection, sturdy belt, and appropriate clothing (closed-toe shoes, long pants, high-cut shirt). Eye/ear protection loaner available if needed.

Instructors may limit participation in advanced drills if a student's proficiency falls short of course standards—this is for safety and to keep pace with the group.

Address: 14646 Wewahootee Rd, Orlando, FL 32832

Phone: 407-594-5811

Email: [email protected]

On-site training available in Orlando. Instructors can travel to Oviedo, Lake Nona, Kissimmee, and other areas by request.

Mission Statement: "Everyone has a right to protect themselves."