Confirm zero on paper, then enjoy open range practice on steel targets that range from 200 yards to 1000 yards. Range opens at 12 noon, closes at 9 PM. We have target stands, paper targets, and steel targets for you. Zero your weapon, practice positional shooting, wind calls, and double check all your DOPE on […]
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The United States was the first large military to field a self loading infantry rifle, the M1 Garand, in 1936. The Soviet Union, Nazi Germany, and other nations knew that their WW1 era bolt action rifles were obsolete, but on the verge of total war, many nation's experiments to modernize their infantry rifles were halted […]
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 […]
Valeriy Marcus, master sergeant of the battalion, called me to his office, a dark narrow corridor with bunk beds on one side and shelves full of equipment on the other. He wanted me to give the young 47th battalion marksmen and snipers, but with what resources? I’m a teacher, not a magician….He pulled 200 rounds […]
Confirm zero on paper, then enjoy open range practice on steel targets that range from 200 yards to 1000 yards. Range opens at 12 noon, closes at 9 PM. We have target stands, paper targets, range finder, chronograph and steel targets for you. Zero your weapon, practice positional shooting, wind calls, and double check all […]
Many people have experience owning and shooting firearms, but don't have much experience with shooting and moving, rapid fire, holsters, weapon transitions, team shooting drills, or managing the line on a dynamic range. This is a quick and informative safety orientation, followed by open range time, so you can begin enjoying Monarch Defense's dedicated private […]
Welcome to the much anticipated summer 2024 Urban Series! This program consists of four seminars, one day per month spanning May, June, July, and August, that will cover all topics having to do with self defense in the urban environment. Classes include: May 18th, 2024 - Principles of Close Quarter BattleJune 8th - Performance Pistol […]
The Trijicon Advanced Combat Optical gunsight has been the king of combat optics for decades, because of it's toughness, reliability, quality, and compact size. While previously this optic was too expensive for the average consumer, at about $1000 each, recently, many of the scopes that have served the military and department of defense are finding […]
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 […]
Confirm zero on paper, then enjoy open range practice on steel targets that range from 200 yards to 1000 yards. Range opens at 12 noon, closes at 8:30 PM. We have target stands, paper targets, range finder, chronograph and steel targets for you. Zero your weapon, practice positional shooting, wind calls, and double check all […]
In this class we will learn how to blend in with the environment, understand what attracts attention from the enemy, learn how to build ghillie suits, and take turns searching for and hiding from each other. Prerequisite: None. Topics: Target indicatorsWhat exactly is camouflage and how does it work?History of ghillie suitsHands on exercise to […]
Many people have experience owning and shooting firearms, but don't have much experience with shooting and moving, rapid fire, holsters, weapon transitions, team shooting drills, or managing the line on a dynamic range. This is a quick and informative safety orientation, followed by open range time, so you can begin enjoying Monarch Defense's dedicated private […]
Skill takes time to develop. While you may have an idea of the basics, let us deep dive into the theory behind why each technique is done a certain way, such that you can master and teach the fundamentals of stance, grip, aim, breathe, and squeeze. Shoot fast, shoot far, shoot close, and explore advanced […]
Zero lasers and thermal optics, then enjoy open range practice on steel targets from 0-400 meters. Open range begins at 7pm, cease fire at midnight. There will be a firearm safety class when you arrive, please do not disturb the ongoing class. We can set up the pistol range for 25 meter or 50 yard […]
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 […]
Confirm zero on paper at 100 yards or 100 meters, then enjoy open range practice on steel targets that range from 200 yards to 1000 yards. Range opens at 12 noon, closes at 8 PM. We have target stands, paper targets, range finder, chronograph and steel targets for you. Zero your weapon, practice positional shooting, […]
Principles of Raid is the 4th and final installment from Monarch Defense's small unit tactics series offered spring 2024. This curriculum was previously offered only in Monarch Defense's Special Purpose Rifle School. After gathering customer feedback for several years, this year we aim to break up the curriculum into recurring once-a-month classes that will allow […]
Defensive Handgun Fundamentals is a full day immersive class designed for beginner and intermediate students who have completed Monarch Defense's 6 hour Firearm Safety Class, and wish to deepen their understanding of self defense using a pistol or revolver, and concealed carry. We start where Firearm Safety Class leaves off, defining specifically the circumstances under […]
The adversary chooses the time and place. As a student of self defense and the modern martial art, it is critical that you add low light training to your repertoire of skills and capabilities. After all, half the world is dark all the time...Darkness has advantages, the question is, are you giving the advantage to […]
In recent years, the development of smaller, lighter, and more durable variable power scopes has challenged the traditional notion that scopes can only be used for long range, and are unsuitable for close range moving and shooting. Simultaneously, carbines used to be considered good for 200-300 meters, but with the advantages of variable magnification, you […]
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 […]
The adversary chooses the time and place. As a student of self defense and the modern martial art, it is critical that you add low light training to your repertoire of skills and capabilities. After all, half the world is dark all the time...Darkness has advantages, the question is, are you giving the advantage to […]
Principles of Ambush is the 3rd installment from Monarch Defense's small unit tactics series offered spring 2024. This curriculum was previously offered only in Monarch Defense's Special Purpose Rifle School, and after gathering customer feedback for several years, this year we aim to break up the curriculum into recurring once-a-month classes that will allow you more […]
For the past 20 years of war in the middle east, a generation of Americans have grown up seeing night vision prominently featured in movies, video games, and in the news. "We own the night" proclaimed military strategists and soldiers alike. It was our special American super power, to see in the dark, when the […]
The Avtomat Kalashnikova has soldiered dutifully in every imaginable environment, from the frozen steppe of eastern Europe, to the jungles of southeast Asia, the grasslands of South Africa, the mountains of central Asia, and the bustling cities of the Middle East. Why has this weapon proven itself so successful over so many decades in so […]
Exciting combat and defense oriented shooting competition with 6-8 dynamic stages of fire for pistol and rifle. Move and shoot in challenging scenarios. Distances vary from 0 meters to 400 meters and feature many reactive steel targets. Stage 1: Heavy shelling and spring rains have left the fields between our trench and the enemy's trench […]
Beginners interested in learning the right way, start here. Build your foundation for Use of Force doctrine, safe weapons handling, self defense mindset, meet the instructors, and tour our facility. Firearms and ammunition are provided. You do not need to bring any of your own. There is no charge for this class, but you must […]
New for 2024 we will be making some changes in our handgun program. Introduction to Defensive Handgun (DH1) and Defensive Handgun Skill Builder (DH2) are now merged into Defensive Handgun Fundamentals for an accelerated pace full day class. Defensive Handgun Fundamentals will shift towards serving intermediate level students who have already completed some basic firearms […]
Care Under Fire is the 2nd installment from Monarch Defense’s small unit tactics series offered spring 2024. 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 curriculum into recurring once-a-month classes that will […]