Choice Defense Training

Choice Defense Training covers Idaho and Utah with experienced NRA certified instructors teaching concealed carry and firearms safety courses. The operation spans multiple cities from Twin Falls to Salt Lake City, bringing consistent training to shooters across state lines.

Dr. Steven Adams brings unique qualifications to firearms instruction: - Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in education - 20+ years as firearms instructor - Started as pistol instructor in USMC Reserve - Mayor of Sugar City, Idaho - NRA Training Counselor (instructor trainer) - Chief Range Safety Officer certified

Dave Stoddard handles legal instruction: - Nearly 20 years law enforcement experience - POST Certified Instructor - Advanced Sniper School graduate - Teaches deadly force law from both citizen and law enforcement perspectives

Enhanced Concealed Carry covers legal foundations, basic marksmanship, loading/unloading, and defensive shooting fundamentals. The 8-hour course includes classroom instruction and live fire range training. Idaho's Enhanced permit gets recognition in 36 states - more than most other state permits.

Basic Idaho Concealed Carry covers firearms safety and concealed carry basics without live fire requirement. This 4-hour course meets Idaho's basic permit requirements (recognized in 22 states) and serves as foundation for the enhanced course.

Advanced Pistol Training includes: - Drawing from holster and concealment - Malfunction drills - Moving while shooting - Combat presentation - Quick reaction drills

Military and First Responders: $35 for Utah concealed weapons classes (normally $55)

Choice Defense Training offers NRA instructor certifications for volunteers: - Range Safety Officer: $20 materials cost - Basic Pistol Instructor: $40 materials cost - Additional NRA credentialing fees: $90 non-members, $40 members

The program runs multi-day training sessions covering Basic Instructor Training, pistol fundamentals, and specialized instructor techniques.

With Idaho's constitutional carry law, Choice Defense Training adapted their offerings. While permits aren't required in Idaho, their training still provides value for out-of-state travel and foundational safety knowledge. The Enhanced permit remains popular for its broad reciprocity.