Mission Defense Training 

Mission Defense Training was started by two men serving on their church security team in Madison TN. Like many volunteer teams, they discovered that quality training was expensive and often difficult for churches to access. Determined to raise the standard of safety for their congregation, they volunteered their time to become certified instructors and began training their own church security team.

Before long, others began asking, “Can you train us too?”

Mission Defense Training was born from that simple question.

We are not your typical firearms instructors. We focus on real-world defensive training, responsible firearm ownership, and protecting the people who matter most. Our goal is to equip everyday citizens, church security teams, and families with the skills, mindset, and confidence needed to respond to threats responsibly and effectively.

We believe training should be practical, accessible, and mission-driven. Whether you're new to firearms or part of a volunteer security team, our training emphasizes safety, situational awareness, and decision-making under stress.