Defensive Firearms Instruction

Well done training. The staff is vets who know their subject. I’ve done handgun I, handgun II (both with my wife), shotgun, and tac rifle. I’d take any class Donovan teaches. He’s safe, fast paced, great assistants who are very helpful. It’s out at Emerald Valley Gun Club, though I understand he teaches some other places as well. For me, it’s 10 minutes from my house and I’ve been all over the west for training for over 30 years. Highly recommended.

These guys are great. Military vet owned and operated. The credentials of the staff is impressive to say the least. I took a Oregon CHL course and they are very thorough going through all the information! Very helpful during and after the course. You can walk away knowing you have all the information and forms you need to file if that is your choice.
It is a long course, but it well worth the time invested to do it right.
I recommend them highly!
Dave

Donovan Beard is the man. If you’re looking for any firearm training or security certification, or security consulting, Defensive Firearms instruction is the place to go. I’ve taken five different courses over the past year to become trained in various security industry certifications. I plan on taking more. Donovan is an excellent instructor who cares about his students immensely. If you’re naturally excelling, he will push you further. If you’re lagging behind, he will slow down and help you get it right. I cannot say enough good things about his classes. From the quality of instruction to the affordable prices, he is the best security instructor in the state of Oregon for professionals, novices and civilians alike.

We were new to shooting handgun firearms and took both the handgun safety training and concealed carry class through D-​Fai.
These guys are uh-​mazing.
I had fired my handgun only twice previously, and was not very good.
After only a few instructions from the guys, I took my first shots and was dead on!
I shot so well all day; I shot better than my husband– whose been hunting for over thirty years.
I owe it all to the instructors personal attention and clear instruction!
I simply can’t stress enough how informative they are. I didn’t learn a single thing all day that I’d already known… which is really saying something.
I highly recommend these instrutors– if you’re a newbie OR an oldie.
I am taking both of our daughters to their Self Defense Class this month and expect to learn even more.