BigBang Defense

BigBang Defense runs firearms training courses out of Grand Island, Nebraska, focusing on real-world threat defense and practical pistol skills. Owner DJ Dramse is a certified law enforcement officer since 2007 with credentials as a Nebraska CHP instructor, rifle instructor, and PPCT trainer. The instruction team also includes Ryan Hand, a USCCA-certified concealed carry instructor with church safety and precision training certifications.

• •Concealed Carry (6-7 hours, $100) - The flagship course covers Nebraska's CCW requirements. Includes classroom instruction via PowerPoint, written exam, and a 30-round qualifying shoot at the range. Must hit 21 of 30 shots using the FBI Q Target (6 shots at 3 feet, 12 at 9 feet, 6 at 15 feet, 6 at 21 feet). No time limit, any handgun caliber acceptable.

• •Beginners Handgun (4 hours, $100) - Covers safe gun handling, weapon selection, nomenclature and manipulation, ammunition options, storage and maintenance, and shooting fundamentals. Good entry point if you're new to pistols.

• •Intermediate Handgun (approximately 250 rounds) - Builds defensive shooting skills, home safety strategy, violent confrontation response, firearms law, and self-defense handgun selection. Ammunition supplied by student.

• •Women's Only Courses - Offered for both concealed carry and beginners handgun. Built around smaller group comfort and women-specific instruction.

• •Military/Veteran/First Responder: $80 for concealed carry (with valid ID)
• •Groups of 8+: Discounted rates available
• •Groups of 10+: Can request private classes (full price, but in your preferred location and time)

Classes range from 18+ (all courses except concealed carry, which requires 21+ for the permit itself—though 18-20 year-olds can take the course and use the training for 3 years). After registration, you get an email reminder with specific requirements. The easygoing atmosphere balances serious instruction from experienced trainers.