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The Protector Path

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The Protector Path™ transforms uncertainty into confidence.

In just 4 weeks, you’ll think clearly, act decisively, & defend yourself & your family with complete confidence.

For a limited time, we’re including a LIFETIME ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP — a $500 value — so you don’t just complete the program . . . you become part of the Protector community for life.

Alumni members receive 25% off all future training and events, access to trusted safety and legal reference guides, and monthly live Q&A sessions with instructors covering training trends, laws, and real-world application.

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ADDITIONAL BONUS! Get a FREE ALUMNI PISTOL RANGE BAG.

You’ve got the permit. Now it’s time to earn the confidence and be a Protector.

The Protector Path is a 4-part training journey built specifically for new CPL holders who don’t want to guess, hesitate, or hope they’ll “figure it out later.”

By the end of this series, you’ll have fired between 400-500 rounds, pressure-tested your skills, and eliminated the uncertainty that most new carriers quietly live with.

You’ll leave feeling:

  • Confident carrying concealed, because you’ve practiced drawing, shooting, and moving — not just qualifying

  • Clear-headed instead of nervous, knowing exactly what to do if things go sideways

  • Comfortable with concealment, because you’ve worked through positioning, movement, and real-world scenarios

  • Prepared, not paranoid, with skills that are repeatable and reliable

  • Grounded in your role as a Protector, not just someone with a license

 

This series closes the dangerous gap between being legally allowed to carry and actually being ready to carry.

  • You won’t wonder if you’re doing it right.

  • You won’t second-guess yourself in public.

  • You won’t rely on luck.

You’ll walk out knowing you’re trained, capable, and responsible — exactly how a new CPL holder should feel.

This is the Protector Path — where new permit holders become confident everyday protectors.

(Registration redirects to our Alumni Membership Site)

Defensive Performance

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Students build defensive accuracy under time, learn to manage malfunctions and reloads without panic, and experience how pressure affects performance. You stop guessing whether you can perform and start trusting your ability to execute under pressure.​

  • Defensive accuracy principles

  • Holster Draw Fundamentals (OWB)

  • Controlled pairs and follow-up shots

  • Malfunctions & Reload basics

  • Shot accountability

  • 100 rounds live fire

Earn your
white patch for your range bag!

Concealed Carry Works

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Earn your
green patch for your range bag!

Students learn real-world concealment, practical draw mechanics from everyday clothing, and how to build a carry setup they will consistently live with. Carrying stops being occasional or awkward and becomes intentional, safe, and consistent.

  • Holster Draw Fundamentals (OWB)

  • Controlled pairs and follow-up shots

  • Clothing Management

  • Learn to shoot one handed

  • Shot accountability

  • 100-150 rounds live fire

Thinking Like an Armed Citizen

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Earn your
yellow patch for your range bag!

Students learn how movement, cover, angles, and judgment influence outcomes in real-world encounters. The emphasis is on awareness, restraint, and making sound decisions — including when not to act. You stop reacting like a range shooter and start thinking like a responsible armed citizen.

  • Apply Situational Awareness to Carry

  • Movement & Angles for Advantages

  • Shoot - Don't Shoot - Decision Making

  • Shot accountability

  • 100 rounds live fire​

The Protector Standard

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Earn your
black patch for your range bag!

Students apply what they’ve learned under layered pressure while reinforcing the mindset required to carry confidently without paranoia, ego, or recklessness. You leave with confidence grounded in responsibility — prepared, calm, and capable.​

  • Shooting from retention (appendix shooting)

  • Close-contact defensive shooting

  • Training Drills with purpose

  • Where do I go from here?

  • 100-150 rounds live fire

(Registration redirects to our Alumni Membership Site)
 

For a limited time, we’re including a LIFETIME ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP — a $500 value — so you don’t just complete the program . . . you become part of the Protector community for life.

Alumni members receive 25% off all future training and events, access to trusted safety and legal reference guides, and monthly live Q&A sessions with instructors covering training trends, laws, and real-world application.

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ADDITIONAL BONUS! Get a FREE ALUMNI PISTOL RANGE BAG.

What our Students Have to Say!

Lakota S.

★★★★★

I was very nervous going into this class as a woman who had never touched a firearm before, however I was pleasantly surprised by Kurt and his team. I walked away from this class feeling empowered and informed and would recommend Kurt to anyone! You can tell this is his passion and that he really cares about making sure his students are being safe. 10/10!

Our class is perfect for those with limited experience.  We love working with new gun owners! So don't worry - you'll be just fine!

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Kurt Grashaw

USCCA Certified Instructor

Kurt Grashaw

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At Applied Tactical Defense, we are committed to providing you with the best experience possible. Whether you have questions, comments, or would just like to get in touch, we are here to help. Let us help you protect and defend what matters most.

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