About Us
Empowering You with Confidence and Safety
At Personal Self-Defense Initiative, LLC, we are committed to equipping individuals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to protect themselves and their loved ones. Our specialized self-defense and firearm training programs are tailored to meet the needs of beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
With a team of certified experts and a focus on safety, we provide hands-on training, practical techniques, and comprehensive knowledge about responsible self-defense practices. Whether your goal is personal safety, professional preparedness, or skill enhancement, Personal Self-Defense Initiative, LLC is here to guide you every step of the way.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals with the confidence and skills to protect themselves, fostering safety and resilience through expert self-defense training.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a world where everyone feels safe, confident, and capable of protecting themselves through accessible and effective self-defense training
Our Values
Our values of empowerment, integrity, respect, safety, and community ensure that everyone gains the skills and confidence to protect themselves in a supportive environment.
Our Staff
At Personal Self-Defense Initiative, LLC, we are proud to have the following instructors on our staff. Collectively they represent in excess of 50 years of military and law enforcement experience.
All of staff are dedicated to instill the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes in order for you to feel safe and secure with your firearms be it for Security, Personal Protection or just general knowledge.
Bob Grimes
USMC 5811 (MP - Medically Retired)
NRA Training Counsellor
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
NRA Basic Rifle Instructor
NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor
NRA Defensive Pistol Instructor
NRA PPITH Instructor
NRA PPOTH Instructor
NRA CCW Instructor
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
Carlos Moreno
USMC 0311
FDLE K Instructor
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
NRA Defensive Pistol Instructor
NRA PPOTH Instructor
NRA PPITH Instructor
NRA CCW Instructor
NRA Rifle Instructor
Less Lethal Instructor
David Griffith
British Special Forces (SAS - Retired)
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
NRA Basic Rifle Instructor
NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor
NRA Defensive Pistol Instructor
NRA CCW Instructor
NRA PPOTH Instructor
NRA PPITH Instructor
Red Cross Advanced First Aid Instructor
Carlos Cardona
USCG Gunnery Instructor (Retired)
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
NRA Defensive Pistol Instructor
NRA PPOTH Instructor
NRA PPITH Instructor
NRA CCW Instructor
NRA Basic Rifle Instructor
NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor
Jennifer Stanton
Chief Instructor
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
NRA Defensive Pistol Instructor
NRA PPOTH Instructor
NRA PPITH Instructor
NRA CCW Instructor
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
Rangemaster Pistolcraft Instructor
Rangemaster Advanced Pistol Instructor