Jmddefense

JMD Defense, LLC is a Chicago-based training company founded by Javondlynn Dunagan, focused on firearm education, safety training, and building confidence in gun ownership. The operation spans personal instruction, corporate safety consulting, community programs, and two active shooting clubs.

• •Concealed carry certification classes - Professional instruction for CCW permitting with attention to detail and ethics
• •Situational awareness training - Corporate and community-focused threat assessment and safety protocols
• •One-on-one firearm instruction - Patient, methodical guidance for beginners and experienced shooters alike
• •Ladies of Steel Gun Club® - Monthly range reservations and community for female shooters
• •Men of Steel Gun Club - Similar peer group for male shooters
• •Facility safety assessments - Comprehensive evaluation of safety hazards with actionable recommendations
• •Live fingerprinting services - On-site FOID/CCW fingerprinting for corporate clients and individuals
• •Corporate safety consulting - Risk management and operational security protocol development

"From Fear to Empowerment" is more than a class title here—it's the actual philosophy. Multiple testimonials highlight Dunagan's patience with students who started terrified of firearms and gradually built competence and confidence.

The Ladies of Steel program is particularly notable. Rather than a one-time class, it creates ongoing community and practice opportunities. Students consistently report that monthly range time helped them become comfortable with different firearms and eventually purchase their own.

Corporate clients praise their professionalism. One corporate safety director noted that Dunagan brought a three-pronged approach: staff training, thorough facility assessment, and detailed recommendations with ongoing support. The on-site fingerprinting saved them time and money.

Dunagan is also active in community speaking engagements and has appeared on local radio discussing firearm safety and ownership.

JMD Defense prohibits Sig Sauer P320 firearms at their range facilities and classes due to documented unintentional discharge issues independent of user error. This reflects their safety-first approach.

Beyond traditional CCW classes, JMD Defense works with schools, child care facilities, and corporate teams on environment safety and threat awareness—not just gun handling, but comprehensive risk management.