Defense Strategies Group is a tactical training outfit run by instructors with legitimate Special Operations experience. Founder and lead instructors include Army Rangers, Navy SEALs, and Marine Raiders who spent careers operating in actual combat zones. They don't sell theory or "tactical fantasy."...
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Defense Strategies Group is a tactical training outfit run by instructors with legitimate Special Operations experience. Founder and lead instructors include Army Rangers, Navy SEALs, and Marine Raiders who spent careers operating in actual combat zones.
They don't sell theory or "tactical fantasy." The instructors teach what they've practiced under real conditions—threat assessment, decision-making under stress, situational awareness, and security operations. This matters because there's a massive difference between someone who read a manual and someone who's done the job.
Training Services: - Private instruction (individual and small group) - Formal courses through DSG Training Center - Executive protection and security training - Law enforcement and military specialized courses - Speaking engagements on security and tactical topics - TTG SoCal Skirmish (competitive training event)
Instructor Credentials: Instructors include: - Army Rangers with combat deployments - Navy SEALs with operational experience - Retired Marine Raiders - Security professionals with real-world client work
Defense Strategies Group teaches that proper training removes uncertainty. In their approach, fear comes from not knowing how to handle a situation. By rehearsing scenarios and building practical skills, you replace fear with readiness.
They emphasize:
"When you've rehearsed potential dangers countless times, fear becomes less of a factor. Instead of worrying about what could go wrong, you operate with the knowledge that you're prepared to handle it." — DSG instructor
One core concept they teach is Cooper's Color Code, developed by retired Marine Corps Lt. Col Jeff Cooper:
Most daily life should be Condition Yellow: aware without being paranoid.
Defense Strategies Group operates from Woodland Hills in Los Angeles County. They have a dedicated training center (DSG Training Center) where courses run regularly.
Contact: - Phone: 1+(424)-235-8758 - Email: [email protected] - Address: Woodland Hills, CA - License: CA PPO #121330
They publish regularly on topics like: - Situational awareness and threat assessment - Security issues (fentanyl trafficking, border security implications) - Tactical skills translation to civilian life - Stress tolerance and decision-making - Veterans transition to civilian careers - Physical and mental health for tactical proficiency - Long-range shooting and sniper techniques
Blog authors include experienced operators like Zoe Vega (Army Ranger background) and Michael O'Dowd, covering everything from national security analysis to PTSD/trauma recovery.
They also offer merchandise (swag) through their shop and maintain an email list for course announcements and deals.
Real-world credentials matter. This isn't a range that occasionally runs classes. The instructors have actual operational experience from Special Operations assignments, which directly informs how they teach decision-making under extreme stress.
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