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From foundational firearm safety to advanced defensive skills, our courses are designed to empower you to become the confident protector you are called to be. Every session focuses on practical, real-world training that prepares you with safe, decisive skills and unwavering confidence for any threat.
WHY TRAIN WITH US?
At Heritage Defense Group, we believe training should be realistic, purposeful, and rooted in the values that matter—faith, family, and the responsibility to protect ourselves and those we love. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced shooter looking to sharpen your skills, our instructors provide patient, professional, and practical guidance tailored to your level. Every course is hands-on and confidence-building, equipping you with real-world capability to defend and protect what really matters.
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
Araceli M.
I attended the Intro to Defensive Handgun course with Heritage Defense Group, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. From start to finish, Eddie created an environment where I felt completely safe, in control, and confident in my abilities. His teaching style is clear, patient, and highly knowledgeable, which made even the more complex concepts easy to understand. Eddie emphasized safety above all else while still making the training engaging and empowering. By the end of the course, I left with a much stronger understanding of defensive handgun safety and felt genuinely prepared to handle situations responsibly.
Lance M.
"I had an incredible experience training with Heritage Defense Group. Eddie and Gabe were extremely knowledgeable, patient, and made us feel completely comfortable and confident with our firearms. Their training works for all ages and skill levels, and the environment they create is both professional and encouraging. I trained alongside my wife and son, and all three of us walked away more confident and proficient. I highly recommend Heritage Defense Group to anyone looking to build real skills in a safe, supportive setting."
Abel & Lucy J.
"My wife and I took the Defensive Handgun Course together and it was a great experience. We worked through real life scenarios, shooting on the move, malfunction drills, trigger control, site discipline and shooting from concealment. Every drill was practical, intentional and pushed us to improve under pressure. We walked away more confident and prepared to responsibly protect ourselves and others."
Jenna D.
"I completed several defensive handgun training sessions with Eddie, and the experience was outstanding. Before I ever handled a firearm, Eddie made sure I understood the basics thoroughly. Each session included hands-on practice, safety reinforcement, and verbal check-ins that helped me truly learn and retain the information. Eddie also guided me through defensive scenarios, proper carry techniques, and how to safely and efficiently draw and aim at a target. Eddie’s teaching style made me feel confident, safe, and well-prepared."
OUR VALUES
FAITH
Our faith in Christ teaches us to be vigilant and wise stewards of the lives and blessings God has given us. We see preparedness and protection not as fear, but as faith in action — living out the biblical call to guard what is good, provide for our households, and stand ready to serve others in times of need.
FAMILY
We believe the family is the foundation of our faith, our community, and our nation. Everything we do is designed to strengthen, equip, and protect families — helping them build a legacy of faith, courage, and preparedness that endures for generations.
HERITAGE
True heritage is more than what we inherit — it’s what we pass down. We are committed to teaching principles of faith, readiness, and stewardship so that future generations will stand strong in their beliefs and confident in their ability to defend their families and freedoms.
MEET OUR FOUNDERS
Heritage Defense Group was founded by Eddie and Gabe Gonzalez—a committed father-son team with a shared passion for preparing others to protect themselves and their families safely, responsibly, and ethically. As certified firearms instructors, they combine real-world experience with a genuine dedication to teaching, offering practical training that empowers everyday people. Their mission is simple: to provide a trusted, effective training solution for anyone seeking to develop the skills needed to defend what matters most.
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