Paladin Protection Academy

Paladin Protection Academy equips shooters with practical skills and legal knowledge for responsible firearm ownership. Their instructors—led by founder Brian Gard since 2012—come from military, law enforcement, and professional training backgrounds.

• •Wisconsin Concealed Carry - Full CCW certification
• •AR-15 Fundamentals - USCCA 6-hour course, indoor and outdoor range options
• •Defensive Pistol Program - Fundamentals through advanced range training
• •Women's Handgun & Self-Defense - Specialized curriculum for female shooters
• •Emergency First Aid Fundamentals - Medical response certification
• •Children's Firearms Safety - Custom classes for ages 3 and up
• •Non-Lethal Training - TASER, self-defense launcher, ASP/SABRE instruction
• •Instructor Certifications - USCCA Training Counselor pathway

"When crisis strikes you are the first responder. Police and rescue may be on the way, but ultimately we are responsible for the safety of ourselves and our loved ones." — Brian Gard

Brian Gard (Founder/Training Counselor) teaches across all disciplines with specialization in use-of-force law and lawful carry. His philosophy: training must cover firearm skills plus legal study, situational awareness, de-escalation, and medical response.

Jenni Gard (Training Counselor) focuses on women's classes and family instruction. She's uniquely certified in children's firearms safety and works with female students on challenges specific to the armed lifestyle.

Tom Coyle (Instructor) brings a focus on Second Amendment rights education and training with purpose across CCW, AR-15, and children's safety courses.

Their approach emphasizes meeting students where they are in their training journey. Whether you're picking up your first firearm or seeking advanced skills, the curriculum scales to your experience level. Specialty women's classes address equipment fit, body mechanics, and confidence-building in ways standard courses often miss.