Welcome, Raleigh Self Defense and CPR Students!

Location
Raleigh, NC 35.87-78.53 27604US
Meetups
4 so far
Founded
February 4, 2008
Rating
4.75

I retired from the N.C. Division of Prisons in 2002 after 29 yrs. where I worked in Security, Diagnostics, Classification & Staff Training as a Criminal Justice Instructor. I made decisions on how to manage the most violent & volatile inmates. I've studied criminal behavior and criminal law for most of my adult life. I worked as an EMT & Paramedic for 4 yrs. after retirement. I'm NRA Certified as a handgun, rifle and home defense instructor. My handgun classes concentrate on combat/self-defense shooting. I teach concealed/carry handgun classes, unarmed self defense, and CPR. I hold 3 Black Belts in 3 forms of Martial Arts. My unarmed self-defense classes concentrate on how to avoid an attack, and using techniques to over come a larger, stronger attacker. My lesson plan includes information valuable to women, and men who care about women. I can work with you on schedules. Contact me for more information.

Meetup topics
Right to Bear Arms, NRA
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Outlines and lesson plans will be available to those who attend. I use the Department of Justice Lesson Plan for the CCW Class, and the NRA Lesson Plans for Handgun, Rifle, and Home Protection Classes. I teach combat style/self-defense shooting. I have separate Lesson Plans for the Unarmed Self-Defense Classes which are based on my 29 yrs. experience with the N.C. Division of Prisons, and 18 years experience teaching Martial Arts. Read more

What members are saying

 Very competent instructor. 

 Van is a very knowledgeable in all areas of instruction that he offers. 

David
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  • Jul 23
  • Jul 12
    • New member
      I would like to teach women and children how to stay safe, as well as teach them how to get out of a bad situation. Even if I only do this 1 person at a time. Even if I only help 1 person, that would be one person that will live a life without nightm
  • Jun 28
    • New member
      I want to learn some basic skills to protect myself.
  • Jun 16
    • New member
      I am a former Marine and CCW holder...
    • New member
  • Jun 3
    • New member
      I have been wanting to take a CCW course for years and I received Van's meeting info this morning in email so here I am. I have lived in Cary (born in Wilmington, NC) for the last 30+ years, married, self-employed and looking forward to this class.
  • Apr 24
  • Apr 7
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       Hi Stacey, It's good to hear from you again. I hope all is well. I remember that you were interested in the unarmed self-defense class. I'm waiting to hear from the Raleigh Parks and Rec. Dept. They seem interested in working with me on getting a space for the class. I'll let you know as soon as I get a firm place and time. Thanks, Van 
      posted by Van
  • Mar 29
    • New member
      Joe
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