Unleash The Warrior Within:

Educate and protect yourself and your loved ones with firearms, pepper spray and self-defense training.

The Warrior Within
Mission Statement

The Warrior Within’s mission is to empower individuals, especially the vulnerable and marginalized, with the knowledge, tools and skills necessary for responsible firearm ownership and effective self-defense.
We focus on comprehensive and quality training with unwavering support for our clients.

At the core of our mission is the belief that no matter your size, gender, age, race, physical abilities, social status or political affiliation you have the right to live a life of your choosing: free of fear, free of bullying, setting boundaries that you can enforce while living a joyful life. 

New to guns?

Learn how
to defend yourself now! 🛡️

The Warrior Within can teach you how to safely handle, shoot, and defend yourself with a firearm. Beginners and new shooters are encouraged and welcome as there were almost 14 million NEW GUN OWNERS during the pandemic. Seeking proper instruction is important for the safety of yourself, those in the household, and the community.

We also offer instruction in self-defense with empty hands, blunt or edged weapons and non-lethal pepper spray use.

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Fight, Flight or Freeze 🚨

What you do in an emergency or violent encounter is directly related to the training you have had. When the emotions are high, adrenaline is pumping and split second decisions need to be made our brains don’t have the time to formulate a plan. Your reactions and subsequent actions fall back to a default: the training you’ve gone through or your lack of training.

Having a plan, mentally rehearsing and practicing skills goes a long way towards preparedness for any emergency or encounter.

What Our Friends Are Saying

  • Brian B.

    Superb class, Gary really knows about guns and is very well practiced. He's a very friendly person and great instructor. He is dedicated to personal training and teaching others; shows not only that he's self-disciplined and responsible but that he has the heart to teach people professionally and humbly. With great power comes great responsibility and Gary embodies that as a concealed carry holder and trainer. I would take his class again just for time and training well spent.

  • Pam S. M

    “I think Gary is a great instructor. I was very apprehensive about taking a class because I am hadicapped and in a wheelchair, but Gary mad me feel important. Even though I know it was harder on him, he made me feel welcome and part of the class. Thank You Gary!!! I learned a lot and recommend this class and teacher.”

  • Tomio F

    “This class helped showcase how to operate and practice with a pistol, taught by a passionate teacher who knows what they’re talking about. The presentation was clear, and the presenter was a friendly as they are professional. This is an instructor I’d easily recomment to those who are not familiar with or confident handling a firearm, especially considering how conscious he always was with safety.”

  • Dennie M

    “Gary did lecture on the weapons important points of gun safety. Checking visually, finger check, never pointing gun if not knowing what is beyond or willing to destroy it. He did a great job above and beyond in helping my wife in a wheelchair. Highly recommend him for handicapped students also. All USCCA instructors I have personally had I am very happy with. Being former LEO over 14.5 years, full time Reserve Officer over 40 plus. USCCA Does great job in Idaho so far. God Bless Be Safe; Thank You Again.”

  • Joseph J

    I can't recommend Gary enough. His instruction both in the classroom and on the range was simple, direct, and clear. It helped me not only improve my pistol skills, but also build confidence within myself to avoid being a victim. I would tell anyone who wants a competent, kind, and prepared instructor to take Gary's class. It was one of the best things I did, and I know that it will be the same for anyone else.

  • Terrence K

    By far the best gun course I have taken! Gary is patient, calm, clear in his instructions and number one is safety, safety, safety. I feel infinitely more comfortable with gun handling and ready for the next phase.

  • Tyler V

    This class is loaded with information from a detailed, passionate instructor that puts safety first and works at your own pace. Whether you’re brand new to shooting or a seasoned veteran looking to brush up on skills, you will learn a ton in this class. A++

  • Jonnie C

    While it wasn’t my first time handling a firearm, I feel like Gary’s instruction and guidance was paramount to establishing a much stronger foundation with which to build upon my (hopefully) burgeoning pistol skills. There’s a lot about firearms that can be uncomfortable, but Gary’s patience and positivity really helped remove that uneasiness and allowed me to focus on just establishing and building on my skill set. His passion was also undeniable and made it very easy to stay engaged/be passionate too! I highly recommend Gary and look forward to taking all of his other classes!

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“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”
— Bruce Lee
“Whether it’s a store defense gun, a home defense gun, or a concealed carry gun, it’s a piece of emergency, life-saving rescue equipment directly analogous to the fire extinguisher or the automatic electronic defibrillator.”
— Massad Ayoob
“Research your own experience. Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.”
— Dan Inosanto