Victory Personal Protection Solutions

Victory Personal Protection Solutions was founded by William H. Goode with a straightforward premise: law enforcement can't be everywhere, so you need to handle your own security. The company doesn't just teach shooting—they teach prevention, awareness, and what actually happens when force becomes necessary.

"Victory, when you can't afford to lose!" — Their core mission statement

Their flagship offering is a structured academy program that runs twice yearly (January-June and July-December sessions). Academy courses meet on the second Sunday of each month from 4pm-6pm Eastern.

Academy pricing: - First student: $300 - Spouse/adult child: $200 each (up to 6 people) - Groups of 12-24: $225/person - River Bend Gun Club members: FREE (normally a $400 value)

To register, contact Victory directly through their website.

The program combines classroom and range instruction across six core courses:

Developing a Home and Personal Protection Plan — Goes beyond "buy a gun." Students learn awareness, avoidance, and preparation strategies so you're less likely to need your firearm in the first place.

Self Defense Firearm Basics — Introduction to handguns, home defense shotguns, and AR-15 platforms with easy-to-understand explanations of common terminology and platform differences.

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals — Visual breakdown of shooting fundamentals. Instructor Michael Martin explains the difference between being a good marksman at the range versus having the skills to actually survive a violent encounter.

The Legal Use of Force — Covers force law inside and outside the home, with real-world scenario testing where you're the actor making the decisions.

Violent Encounters and The Aftermath — What actually happens to your body and mind during extreme stress. What to do immediately after using force. How to conduct yourself when law enforcement arrives, even when you're in the right.

Gear and Gadgets — Cuts through the noise of gun shop inventory. Covers gun vaults, holsters, lights, lasers, and helps you figure out what you actually need versus what's unnecessary.

AR-15 Fundamentals — Classroom covers nomenclature, function, cleaning, and accessorizing. Range instruction includes safe operation, confirming zero, and practical cumulative drills.

AR-15 Skills Builder — Two-hour sessions reinforcing skills from the fundamentals course. Requires completion of AR-15 Fundamentals first.

Defensive Pistol Program — Open to any skill level. Teaches balancing speed and precision, drawing from holster, emergency reloads, lateral movement, and accurate target engagement. Emphasis on skills needed to actually defend yourself and loved ones.

Handgun Skills Builder — Two-hour skills sessions reinforcing pistol fundamentals. Requires completion of Defensive Pistol Program first.

Victory offers on-demand custom courses tailored to specific safety concerns for individuals, families, or businesses. Scheduling is flexible. Contact them for details.

Across 15+ reviews, students consistently praise instructor Bill Goode:

"Bill is highly knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, and proficient in firearms and self-defense. He knows his stuff, and I'm glad I attended. I'm smarter and wiser for it!" — Tony M.

"This class was not just another 'how a firearm works' course. Bill educated us on how to defend ourselves and our families in a society that is becoming more and more violent." — Tony M.

"Really enjoyed the course—Bill is a great instructor, very engaging with lots of good experience and relatable stories. Lots of actual shooting and analysis of results." — Stuart G.

"This is the second time I've taken this class with Bill. His creative additions to the material allowed me to confirm the advances I've made. Can't wait to take more advanced training from Bill and Victory!" — Phillip B.

Students consistently mention clear course material, appropriate pacing, hands-on instruction, and practical application beyond just marksmanship.

Based in North Georgia. Full training calendar and scheduled events available on their website. Contact Victory to register for any course or to inquire about custom training options.