Shut En Defensive Group

Shuten Defensive Group runs firearms and medical training across the Portland/Olympia region with a philosophy built on measurable results and quantifiable goals. Founded by Asian and veteran shooters, SDG combines decades of firearm experience with military backgrounds, competition pedigree (Master-ranked USPSA shooters), and current EMT/medical professionals.

Their stated mission: "2A rights are rights for all people." SDG explicitly welcomes BIPOC, AAPI, LGBTQIA+, and everyone from new shooters to seasoned competitors. They enforce a zero-tolerance policy on misogyny, racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, and hate speech. You get kicked out immediately if you violate it.

"I have no hesitation in recommending SDG as the place to start your skills or even see if you like shooting AS WELL as build your skills if it's not your first time shooting." — W.S., Google Review

• •095 - Firearm Familiarization and Orientation (non-shooting)
• •No firearm required. Covers safety, function, handling, grip, stance, dry fire, cleaning, unloading
• •For gun-curious people who want basics without range time
• •Lets you skip 101 and jump straight to 102

• •101 - Intro to Pistol (100-200 rounds)
• •Includes Oregon CHL safety lecture
• •Grip, trigger control, dry fire routine, firearm manipulation
• •For new shooters and people who want tighter groups

• •102 - Pistol Fundamentals Workshop (5 hours range time, 100-200 rounds)
• •No CHL lecture included
• •Same fundamentals focus as 101
• •For people with sporadic grouping wanting fist-sized groups at 7-10 yards

• •201 - Practical Speed and Accuracy (250-300 rounds)
• •Requires ability to hit fist-sized groups at 7 yards
• •Teaches recoil management, sight picture return, consistency under speed
• •Introduction to shooting fast and accurate

• •301 - Target Transitions and Movement (250-300 rounds)
• •Requires holster and belt setup
• •Holster work, draw mechanics, movement, shooting while moving
• •Prerequisites: fist-sized groups at 7 yards + confirmation level understanding

• •401 - Practical Performance Skill Building (300-500 rounds, monthly rotating drills)
• •Requires holster and belt
• •Continuing education with rotating goals and skill focuses
• •Preferably shooters who completed prerequisites or have competition background

• •101 - Intro to Rifles (250-350 rounds)
• •Fundamentals, firearm operation, positional shooting (standing, sitting, prone, kneeling)
• •How to shoot various distances
• •For new rifle shooters

102 - Rifle Fundamentals Workshop - Five hours of range time on fundamentals

• •201 - Speed, Accuracy, Recoil Control (250-300 rounds)
• •Reload drills, sling use, stance transitions, introduction to dynamic shooting
• •For shooters with firm safety foundation
• •Belt setup with pouches required

• •301/302 - Advanced Carbine Training (300-500 rounds)
• •VTAC use, positional shooting, stance transitions, shooting and moving
• •For seasoned rifle users with strong safety awareness
• •Dynamic shooting emphasis

Stop the Bleed / TECC / TCCC - Stop the Bleed: emergency aid introduction - TECC: single or multi-day tactical emergency casualty care for all levels - Civilian tactical environment response and patient care

Oregon & Utah CHL Certification - Regular offerings - Utah CHL covers 36 states including Washington at lower cost - Non-shooting class (can skip 101 and jump to 102 if you take CHL)

• •$100/hour typical rate
• •Range fees and ammunition paid separately
• •Available by appointment only
• •Scheduling based on instructor availability
• •Two-on-one sessions also available

Outdoor Training, Rain or Shine - Majority of classes held outdoors on private land - "We touch grass" - Regional fire warnings may slow summer operations; they shift to small group weekday classes (4-8 people)

Class Policies - Classes non-refundable unless instructor cancels - Rescheduling available with 2+ weeks notice - Class info sent 1-2 weeks before training - All instructors certified and insured - 0-tolerance hate speech policy (immediate removal)

Team includes: - Master-ranked USPSA competition shooters - Military experience - Adult education specialists - Current EMTs and medical professionals - Decades of combined firearm training experience

• •Teaching Philosophy: Process-driven instruction with quantifiable goals and measurable results. Every technique explained with the "why" behind it, not just "do it this way."

"Very clear and concise instruction. Everything was explained in a way that makes sense as well as 'why' we do things a certain way not just 'do it this way because I say so'." — Julie, Google Review

SDG is developing Every Day Carry (EDC) classes. Interested? Contact them to express interest.