Gundie Award NomineeWe are truly blessed and incredibly honored to have been nominated for the Firearms Instructor of the Year category for the 2025 Gundie Awards. Voting is now open, you can vote twice daily through Dec. 15. Many thanks to our team, students, sponsors, affiliates, family and friends for all your support through the years.
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PASSION & COMMITMENT"I instruct people on the bodies mechanics and mindset when it comes to the use of a firearm and show them the difference between rights and responsibilities when it comes to training. I myself will always be a student first and instructor second. I continue training under different instructors and courses to bring the best I can for my students."
- Kerry Dugan Jr., Owner & Certified Firearms Instructor |
Defensive Firearms Training
Archangel Defense specializes in defensive firearm training which has the perfect balance of body mechanics and mindset when it comes to building your confidence, safety and proficiency with your firearm.
Training CoursesArchangel Defense offers a variety of training courses designed to fit your needs and skill level. Our courses are taught by a full time instructor with certifications from nationally recognized organizations.
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Reviews
See what our students have to say and why they think you should train with Archangel Defense.
"Incredible! Professional training with a personal touch. You perform drills and the process to ingrain them as part of your skill set. Kerry and Archangel Defense are the Gold Standard of Firearm Training in Pittsburgh. And they’re affordable."
- Jack K. |
"I can’t speak highly enough about Archangel Defense. Kerry and his team were extremely professional and dedicated the time to provide individual coaching and detailed instruction. I have taken so much away that I can work on that will continue to develop my skills, mindset and confidence. Thank you Kerry and Team! I look forward to training with you again soon."
- Derek N. |
"Kerry is a fantastic instructor. Whether you are new to shooting or have been doing it for a while, he can teach you something new. I like that he will tailor the class (moving faster or slower through various concepts / content) based on the student skill level — this maximizes the value that you get for the time you are investing. I can’t recommend Kerry highly enough. I’ll be back for more."
- Joseph B. |
Save Time!
By reading our course agreement and filling out our wavier before you arrive, we are able to save more time for the range.
Make sure you bring your printed waivers with you!
Make sure you bring your printed waivers with you!
Our Commitment to You!
We feel it is our responsibility to make sure each student leaves feeling confident with their firearm so we dedicate ourselves to offering you the following:
Up-To-Date TrainingOur instructors constantly continue their training and certifications and have certifications from nationally recognized organizations. We never stop being a student of the gun.
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Student/Instructor RatioWe try our best to ensure that you get one-on-one instruction that you deserve, even at an event so, we keep a low student/instructor ratio.
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Training at Your ConvenienceWe are open 7 days a week for private courses. Just give us a few days notice and we'll be ready to meet you at the range!
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Questions?
If you have questions or aren't sure what courses are right for you, please send us an email and we'll do our best to answer and make recommendations.
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Schedule TrainingArchangel Defense is a full time operation currently accepting appointments 7 days a week. Book your next course today!
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