The Full Story
Organizational Overview
Tactical Education & Defense provides multidisciplinary training designed to enhance public safety, promote responsible ownership, and encourage community resilience. By integrating firearms instruction, emergency medical response, and security awareness, our programs prepare individuals, families, and professionals to respond effectively in high stress situations.
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As a certified USCCA Training Partner, NRA Instructor, Rangemaster Graduate, and American Heart Association BLS Instructor, our founder and lead educator, Durand Capers, brings an academic and operational approach to readiness. Every course is structured on the principles of values based education, measurable skill development, and evidence driven instruction.
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Tactical Education & Defense collaborates with community organizations, private businesses, and government entities to deliver training that promotes safety, preparedness, and personal responsibility. Our work is guided by a single goal: to create a culture of competence and confidence that safeguards lives and strengthens the nation’s communities.
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Get Educated by an Educator.™
Mission
At Tactical Education & Defense, our mission is to educate, equip, and empower individuals through comprehensive firearms training, medical response instruction, safety education, and security awareness programs.
We build confidence, competence, and character that strengthen communities and save lives.
Vision
Our vision is to be a trusted national leader in values based personal protection training and community preparedness education.
Through innovative courses and partnerships, we unite firearms, medical, safety, and security disciplines to prepare responsible citizens to protect life with knowledge, skill, and purpose.
Who We Are
Tactical Education & Defense provides professional training for responsible gun owners, educators, security professionals, and everyday citizens who want to be prepared for real-world situations.
We offer a complete learning path that includes:
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Firearms Training: Defensive pistol, rifle, and concealed carry education for all experience levels.
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Medical Response: Hands-on trauma and emergency medical training based on real-world scenarios.
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Safety Education: Personal, home, and workplace safety strategies for individuals and families.
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Security Awareness: Practical instruction on situational awareness, threat recognition, and prevention.
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Every course is grounded in values based instruction, evidence driven methods, and a deep respect for personal responsibility.
Our Approach
Founded and led by Durand Capers, a nationally certified USCCA Training Counselor, NRA Instructor, Rangemaster Graduate, and American Heart Association Instructor, Tactical Education & Defense combines the precision of professional training with the heart of an educator.
Our programs are designed to meet the needs of both civilians and organizations by delivering reliable, measurable, and sustainable training solutions.
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We partner with schools, businesses, churches, and community groups to promote preparedness, safety, and empowerment.
From the range to the classroom, we create experiences that develop confident, capable citizens ready to make a difference.
