Pop Ke Defense Solutions

John Popke spent 24 years as a SWAT-team operator and certified Peace Officer for California. He was a tactical team leader, sniper commander, and hostage rescue team leader at central and northern California SWAT academies. Over his 28-year career, he received four California State Medals of Valor and was named California State Officer of the Year in 2007.

After 18 years running Weapons Training School, LLC in California, John and his wife Tami established Popke Defense Solutions in Washington, Utah in 2019. They've brought that same professional instruction to Southern Utah.

"I never knew how much I didn't know about my gun!" - Repeated student feedback

John Popke - Retired SWAT commander, master weapons and tactics instructor, Navy veteran

Tami Popke - NRA certified instructor (handgun, rifle, shotgun, home defense), NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, master instructor in women's handgun training and personal defense

Tactical Handgun Level I - $125 + $10 range fee (4 hours) - Weapon presentation and shooting platform - Loading, unloading, and malfunction clearing - Front-sight and instinctive shooting - Practical defensive techniques - For novice or advanced shooters

Advanced Concealed Carry - Available (specific pricing on request) - Reality-based scenario training - Draw from concealed carry positions - Small class sizes

Women & Handguns Workshop - $60 (2.5 hours, no live fire) - Handle 12 varieties of handguns suitable for women - Semi-auto vs. revolver comparison - Safe gun handling and shooting foundations - Home invasion scenarios - Bring your gun or train with theirs

Women's Tactical Handgun Level I - $125 + $10 range fee (3.5 hours) - 150 rounds of live fire - Build strong shooting foundation - Safe and effective handgun operation - Women-only environment

Women's Practical Concealed Carry - $60 (2 hours) - Realistic scenario training with your personal carry method - Draw from concealed safely and effectively - Small, women-only classes

Tactical AR Level I - $135 (4 hours) - Basic SWAT techniques combined with reality-based scenarios - Operate rifle smoothly and effectively - Identify and clear malfunctions - Improve accuracy and effectiveness - Requires AR-style rifle, 3+ magazines, ~250 rounds

Tactical Shotgun - $135 (3.5 hours) - In-depth instruction for home protection and personal defense - Tactical loading and unloading - Unconventional and barricade shooting - SWAT tactics for close-quarters use - Requires pump or semi-auto shotgun with full stock

Knife Defense Level I - $80 (3 hours) - Simple offensive and defensive techniques - Learn how knives work as criminal weapons - Safely deploy an edged weapon - Build confidence in personal defense - For all ages and experience levels - Available as private lessons

• •SWAT-based instruction - Training developed from real tactical team experience, not theory
• •Reality-based scenarios - Classes simulate actual defensive situations you might face
• •Small group sizes - Especially women's courses designed for comfort and focus
• •Hands-on learning - Not classroom lectures; you're shooting, moving, problem-solving
• •Safety first - Professional instruction meets empowerment
• •Fun atmosphere - Instruction that motivates without intimidation
• •Experience matters - Teaching a combined 50+ years of law enforcement and firearms expertise

Washington, UT

Phone: (209) 352-2805

Email: [email protected]

Courses are added regularly. Check their website or email for the latest schedule.