Behind the Badge Personal Defense

11/15/2025

Distance is your friend!!!!! We let people get way to close to us on a daily basis. If you have ever seen Craig's information on managing unknown contacts it's priceless information, highly recommend! Here he is demonstrating why action beats reaction and only Distance can give you any advantage.

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11/11/2025

Thank you to all who have served!

11/11/2025

If you have taken a next steps class with us or our friends at Armed Missouri Inc. Or taken the N.A.P.S.I Esental Defensive Pistol Class you have heard us talk about movement, this breakdown again shows why it is important!!!

https://www.sensibleselfdefenseblog.com/2025/11/gunfight-analysis-richard-mendoza.html?m=1

Video:

https://youtu.be/OLeIdSyAo58?si=I2qneA92jJ9XF3Ms

Providing fi****ms, self-defense, and violence prevention education for informed decisions concerning how to defend yourself and your family.

11/05/2025

Do you want to harden your house of worship and train your people, but lack funds? Well there is a grant for that!!!!

https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security?fbclid=IwdGRjcAN3kCRjbGNrA3eP_mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHifnmECqua0c2lunteOwuEBiyyog79oL83mA1pJPlRjFfaT1YGLoXIJHlzjb_aem_ouislKzhWnzhaV38M89I9w

10/19/2025

Had a great group of students who braved the rain and worked hard during our NAPSI EDP class. Thanks to Chris Shoffner of Armed Missouri Inc, and Chris Wilson for their exceptional instruction and assistance.

If you want to up your defensive shooting abilities let us know and we can schedule a class.

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10/11/2025

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We are 1 week out for this awesome next steps class. If you want to really develop your defensive handgun skills, this is the class!

We only have 1 more spot open, so if you want in, don't wait. Register now!

Being held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL. Saturday, October 18th, 2025.

Class is being taught by lead instructors from Behind The Badge Personal Defense, LLC and Armed Missouri, INC.

This is our intermediate defensive pistol training course. It is designed to allow the student to quickly and efficiently build upon the foundation that was laid in the FDP or BDSS courses. This course will allow the student to safely push his or her own performance limits and very quickly develop e...

09/29/2025

Don't be this "guy"! If you are unsure how to "carry" your defensive handgun, then some training may be in order. Well, it just so happens, that is what we do.....😉

Our next steps, N.A.P.S.I Esental Defensive Pistol Class, is just around the corner in Sparta IL on October 18th. We have 1 spot left.

https://behindthebadgepd.com/product/n-a-p-s-i-essential-defensive-pistol-edp/

09/20/2025

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We are 4 weeks out for this awesome next steps class. If you want to really develop your defensive handgun skills, this is the class!

We only have about 3-4 more spots open, so if you want in, don't wait. Register now!

Being held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL. Saturday, October 18th, 2025.

Class is being taught by lead instructors from Behind The Badge Personal Defense, LLC and Armed Missouri, INC.

This is our intermediate defensive pistol training course. It is designed to allow the student to quickly and efficiently build upon the foundation that was laid in the FDP or BDSS courses. This course will allow the student to safely push his or her own performance limits and very quickly develop e...

09/11/2025

09/08/2025

Well, we spent 3 full days along with our friends at Armed Missouri Inc in Central Iowa teaching our Armed Church Response (Security/Safety) team coursework. This is such a comprehensive class including, Area of Responsibility, most common concerns, identifying potential threats, managing hostile encroachment, verbal de-escalation, OC Spray, building/room clearing, stop the bleed, handgun skills, verbal challenges, low light shooting and so much more!

We had 12 students representing 5 different houses of worship from 3 states. These students worked extremely hard, and it showed come qualification time.

If your organization would like to get certified, let us know, as we would love to help!

08/15/2025

Hey all, just a reminder we are just over 2 months away from the N.A.P.S.I. Esental Defensive Pistol Class being Held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta IL!

Make sure you get into this class, it is a must-have if you carry a handgun for personal protection!

To register, follow the link!

https://behindthebadgepd.com/product/n-a-p-s-i-essential-defensive-pistol-edp/

Keep Calm and Carry On
Behind The Badge Personal Defense, LLC.

This is our intermediate defensive pistol training course. It is designed to allow the student to quickly and efficiently build upon the foundation that was laid in the FDP or BDSS courses. This course will allow the student to safely push his or her own performance limits and very quickly develop e...

07/26/2025

Effective Immediately,

After much deliberation and careful consideration, we have decided to make public our updated policy on the use of the SIG P320 pistol in our classes. This policy will be in effect until further notice.

Please don't let this deter you from enrolling in one of our classes. Even if the only handgun you own is a P320, we are ready and able to assist you with loaner gear (firearm and holster) if needed. Please contact us if you need that assistance.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but the safety of our students and staff simply must be our first priority. Thank you!