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In 2021, AO Sword’s David Chong brought on world-renowned firearms instructor Jeff Johnsgaard as AO Sword Academy’s Director of Training. Jeff achieved initial recognition for his work on the Center Axis Relock (CAR) system, made famous in the John Wick movies, and went on to refine his methodology into the 360CQD system through his company, Natural Tactical. With all of Jeff’s experience now directed through AO Sword, we have now delivered top-tier firearms and tactical instruction to agencies ranging from local law enforcement to Special Operations teams around the world.
David has over 20 years of experience as a professional instructor, with his combat training work ranging from Counter Terrorism to Close Quarters Combat, hand to hand martial arts and Concealed Carry Weapons permit certification. He is one of only a handful of approved instructors in San Diego County who can certify students for their mandatory 8-hour CCW training. Now, Jeff and David have combined to offer the highest quality instruction available, using cutting-edge, multidisciplinary adult learning methods focused on Reality Based Training.
Our hands-on, interactive, experience-based approach leads to the best possible learning environment. We don’t use PowerPoint lectures or put you behind a video screen to deliver training that will be forgotten as soon as you leave. Putting you in the shoes of those who have gone before you, in real-world scenarios that engage you mentally and emotionally, results in a training experience with real impact that you’ll remember forever. Personalized instruction throughout the process will help you improve your shooting fundamentals, your tactical awareness, and your comprehensive defensive effectiveness – no matter what your level of prior experience.
We offer several classes, ranging from basic instruction and firearm familiarization all the way through advanced techniques and tactics with carbines and handguns. Our most popular classes include:
- Introduction to Firearms: Basic Firearm Safety, Care and Maintenance, and Shooting Fundamentals (dry class/no shooting). $75
- Introduction to the AR-15: Similar to our Intro to Firearms course, but specifically geared to the AR-15 Modern Sporting Rifle, and delving deeper into some of the accessories and options available in these versatile platform (dry class/no shooting). $100
- CCW Essentials: Bridging the gap between firearms ownership and carrying a concealed firearm, this ~4 hour class goes beyond the 8-hour required CA CCW Certification training to give people a real-world understanding of the practical and tactical considerations of carrying a firearm every day. Included are discussions on what to carry, how to carry it, where to carry it, what to carry it in, when to employ it, how to draw, and how to get better. This class includes a comprehensive discussion on gear selection and the factors everyone needs to consider in the equipment choices they make. $150
- CCW Concierge Service: For those who are interested in pursuing their CCW License, we offer a personalized consulting service to help you through the application and approval process, all the way through certification. $150
- CCW Certification Course: Once you have been approved for your CCW by the San Diego County Sheriff, this course is the last thing you need for issuance of your license to carry. We conduct our live fire course at a beautiful outdoor range in Alpine, just 15 minutes from our shop. At this private shooting facility, shooters can enjoy fresh air and no brass in the face from the shooter next to you on the range. $250 plus range fee / half price for Lemon Grove Gun Club members.
- Skillbuilder Firearm Instruction: We offer small group classes for shooters interested in improving their shooting abilities. Regardless of skill level, our highly experienced instructors can help you improve your accuracy and technique, whether you are looking to improve your competition scores or looking to maximize your combat effectiveness. Prices vary – roughly $150/1st hour and $50 each additional hour.
- Gunfighter Academy: Our signature Gunfighter classes offer experienced shooters the opportunity to learn advanced combat-effective defensive techniques gleaned from decades of professional instruction to law enforcement, military, special operations forces, and even civilian shooters. Learn real-world tactics and techniques that will help you prevail in an actual shooting incident. Even Navy SEALS have remarked that our Gunfighter classes opened their eyes to a world of factors they had never before considered in a civilian battlespace. Prices vary.
For more information or to book a class, please come in or contact the shop:
619-749-4867
service@aosword.com
929 E Main St, El Cajon, CA