Delta Defense System

Delta Defense Systems specializes in concealed carry certification and defensive firearms training, led by instructor Dennis Courtney. His background speaks directly to his teaching: US Marine Corps Scout Sniper (Desert Storm), 8 years on Monroe PD SWAT, 10 years with CPSO SWAT, and 28 total years in law enforcement. He holds POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certification, FBI Instructor Certification, and NRA Handgun Instructor credentials.

Assistant instructors Cole Verret (certified gunsmith, NRA instructor, USPSA competition shooter) and Jerry Childress (certified NRA instructor, Monroe PD and Calcasieu Sheriff's Office background) round out the team.

Core Certification & Training: - NRA Basic Concealed Handgun Certification — gain permit eligibility and defensive confidence - Intermediate Pistol Course — marksmanship, speed drills, and tactical exercises with top shooter awards - Advanced Pistol Training — competitive-level instruction with end-of-day competition and awards

Tactical Specialization: - Active shooter response training for churches, offices, and homes - Self-defense instruction - Security guard firearms certification - Edged weapons defense training

"It was a blast! I was totally afraid of guns. I had bought a 22 about 3yrs ago and only shot it one time. By the time the class and shooting was over I was totally comfortable holding and shooting the gun." — Loretta Miller Nunnally

They address a real gap: churches, offices, and homes increasingly face active shooter threats. Delta Defense teaches practical response tactics—the philosophy is simple: RUN — DEFEND — OR HIDE. Every minute matters when first responders are minutes away.

They focus on building shooter confidence and practical defensive skills—not certification-mill credentials.