Over the years I have found that the vast majority of beginner students are interested in purchasing a handgun, and learning how to use it safely, effectively, and competently. This class is for you. Handguards are inherently challenging to use, and are dangerous to yourself and your family if used improperly. Having said that, if […]
The Combat Rifle Series consists of six 10 hour immersive classes that will cover everything you need to know regarding the use of carbines and fighting rifles. This includes the weapon's role in modern human conflict, the basics of safety, movement, and weapon operation, then going all the way into low light fighting, night vision, […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Tactical Precision Rifle Series. This program consists of 5 half day modules that will cover all topics having to do with long range precision rifle shooting, the science of bullet flight, and the tactical application of precision riflecraft. These 5 modules are: Tactical precision rifle theory Precision […]
Over the years, the most frequent requests for training have been how to protect the family in the event of a burglary or home invasion. In this class, we seek to understand how criminals think, how break-ins and burglaries happen, and how best to defend yourself with a firearm in the confines of the urban […]
Welcome to 2025 Small Unit Tactics series! Principles of Ambush is the 4th installment of Monarch Defense’s small unit tactics series offered spring 2025. This curriculum was previously offered only to military students and in Special Purpose Rifle School, and after gathering customer feedback for several years, this year we aim to break up the […]
Tactical precision rifle is a lifelong journey, a passion, a dedication to the true modern martial art and science; The mastery of a skill so simple, yet so nuanced; Available to all, yet fully understood by few. In this class, we introduce the curious beginner to everything that it takes to become a master marksman. […]
Monarch Defense's Firearm Safety Class is the most important class we offer, and the most important class you will ever take during your self defense training. That's why it is now free. Let's face it. If self defense was easy, you could just watch a few videos, and "figure it out" by yourself. If firearms […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Tactical Precision Rifle Series. This program consists of 5 half day modules that will cover all topics having to do with long range precision rifle shooting, the science of bullet flight, and the tactical application of precision riflecraft. These 5 modules are: Tactical precision rifle theory Precision […]
Confirm zero then practice on steel targets from 200 meters to 1200 meters. Zeroing begins at 9am, range closes at 3pm. All calibers and barrel lengths welcome. Prerequisite: You must have prior safe weapons handling experience. Location : 300 acre private facility in the Diablo mountains 1 hour east of San Jose, 1 hour south […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Tactical Precision Rifle Series. This program consists of 5 half day modules that will cover all topics having to do with long range precision rifle shooting, the science of bullet flight, and the tactical application of precision riflecraft. These 5 modules are: Tactical precision rifle theory Precision […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Tactical Precision Rifle Series. This program consists of 5 half day modules that will cover all topics having to do with long range precision rifle shooting, the science of bullet flight, and the tactical application of precision riflecraft. These 5 modules are: Tactical precision rifle theory Precision […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Tactical Precision Rifle Series. This program consists of 5 half day modules that will cover all topics having to do with long range precision rifle shooting, the science of bullet flight, and the tactical application of precision riflecraft. These 5 modules are: Tactical precision rifle theory Precision […]
The Combat Rifle Series consists of six 10 hour immersive classes that will cover everything you need to know regarding the use of carbines and fighting rifles. This includes the weapon's role in modern human conflict, the basics of safety, movement, and weapon operation, then going all the way into low light fighting, night vision, […]
Over the years, the most frequent requests for training have been how to protect the family in the event of a burglary or home invasion. In this class, we seek to understand how criminals think, how break-ins and burglaries happen, and how best to defend yourself with a firearm in the confines of the urban […]
Basic Combat Rifle will introduce to the student all the basic skills necessary for using his primary weapon safely and confidently. Students will learn safety procedures, ready positions, the 6 primary weapon manipulation drills, zeroing procedures, conventional shooting positions, moving and shooting, and hit all targets at any distance less than or equal to 400 […]
Tactical precision rifle is a lifelong journey, a passion, a dedication to the true modern martial art and science; The mastery of a skill so simple, yet so nuanced; Available to all, yet fully understood by few. In this class, we introduce the curious beginner to everything that it takes to become a master marksman. […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Tactical Precision Rifle Series. This program consists of 5 half day modules that will cover all topics having to do with long range precision rifle shooting, the science of bullet flight, and the tactical application of precision riflecraft. These 5 modules are: Tactical precision rifle theory Precision […]
Welcome to 2025 Small Unit Tactics series! Principles of Raid is the 5th and final installment from Monarch Defense’s small unit tactics series offered spring 2025. We will put everything that we have learned so far about movement, logistics, teamwork, leadership, mission planning, attack, defense, fieldcraft, stealth, and night operations to the test against a […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Combat Rifle Small Group Semi-Private Class Series. We schedule classes based upon the student's schedule, with groups of 3-6 students at a time. This program consists of eight 5-hour modules. These 8 modules are: Combat Rifle Theory Basic Combat Rifle Combat Rifle Fundamentals Combat Rifle Optics Shoot […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Combat Rifle Small Group Semi-Private Class Series. We schedule classes based upon the student's schedule, with groups of 3-6 students at a time. This program consists of eight 5-hour modules. These 8 modules are: Combat Rifle Theory Basic Combat Rifle Combat Rifle Fundamentals Combat Rifle Optics Shoot […]
Confirm zero then practice on steel targets from 200 meters to 1200 meters. Zeroing begins at 2pm, once you have zeroed, move to the western ridge. Range closes at dark, about 8:30 pm. All calibers and barrel lengths welcome. Prerequisite: You must have prior safe weapons handling experience. Location : 300 acre private facility in […]
Tactical precision rifle is a lifelong journey, a passion, a dedication to the true modern martial art and science; The mastery of a skill so simple, yet so nuanced; Available to all, yet fully understood by few. In this class, we introduce the curious beginner to everything that it takes to become a master marksman. […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Combat Rifle Small Group Semi-Private Class Series. We schedule classes based upon the student's schedule, with groups of 3-6 students at a time. This program consists of eight 5-hour modules. These 8 modules are: Combat Rifle Theory Basic Combat Rifle Combat Rifle Fundamentals Combat Rifle Optics Shoot […]
Combat Rifle Fundamentals is a technical marksmanship class which will teach the student the skills necessary to shoot a rifle accurately and confidently up to 4 minutes of angle which equates to 100% hit probability on a man sized target at 400 meters. Our primary focus in shooting stance will be to learn the Rifleman's […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Tactical Precision Rifle Series. This program consists of 5 half day modules that will cover all topics having to do with long range precision rifle shooting, the science of bullet flight, and the tactical application of precision riflecraft. These 5 modules are: Tactical precision rifle theory Precision […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Tactical Precision Rifle Series. This program consists of 5 half day modules that will cover all topics having to do with long range precision rifle shooting, the science of bullet flight, and the tactical application of precision riflecraft. These 5 modules are: Tactical precision rifle theory Precision […]
Over the years, the most frequent requests for training have been how to protect the family in the event of a burglary or home invasion. In this class, we seek to understand how criminals think, how break-ins and burglaries happen, and how best to defend yourself with a firearm in the confines of the urban […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Tactical Precision Rifle Series. This program consists of 5 half day modules that will cover all topics having to do with long range precision rifle shooting, the science of bullet flight, and the tactical application of precision riflecraft. These 5 modules are: Tactical precision rifle theory Precision […]
This class is part of the summer 2025 Tactical Precision Rifle Series. This program consists of 5 half day modules that will cover all topics having to do with long range precision rifle shooting, the science of bullet flight, and the tactical application of precision riflecraft. These 5 modules are: Tactical precision rifle theory Precision […]
Shoot, Move, Communicate is the student's first introduction to modern American fighting tactics. Most combat rifle classes are technical in nature, this module is tactical in nature. Without an understanding of the context in the bigger picture, or how fighting is done, having and knowing how to shoot a gun is useless. This is your […]