Train with Sofia of Shield Defense Training at TNT Guns and Range
Located in Murray, Utay (10 minutes South of Salt Lake City)
“Self-defense isn’t just about the gun. If you can’t use your voice, your hands, or your body, you’re missing half the fight. Tools matter—but only after the skills to stand on your own do.”
Foundational Pistol
Everyday Defense Foundations: Pistol Training & Awareness: In this hands-on course, Sofia will teach you the essentials of pistol handling with a focus on both safety and defensive context. Students will progress from classroom-based dry-fire drills, including recoil simulation with the CoolFire Trainer, to live-fire concealed carry work on the range. Key skills include safe firearm handling, verbal strategies, and the integration of non-lethal tools such as pepper spray. The course concludes with a debrief and an introduction to inside-the-waistband (IWB) and hybrid concealed carry options.
Women’s Concealment
Concealed Carry Foundations: Drawing from Inside the Waistband & Real-World Readiness: This course is designed specifically for women who want to build confidence and skill with both on-body and off-body concealed carry. Students will practice drawing from traditional inside-the-waistband holsters as well as alternative options such as chest bags and fanny packs. You’ll learn how to safely and efficiently draw from each method while maintaining control at all times. The course includes defensive considerations, movement drills, and integration of verbal strategies to prepare you for real-world encounters.
Concealment
Concealed Carry Foundations: Drawing from Inside the Waistband & Real-World Readiness: In this small-group course, Sofia will teach you the foundations of concealed carry with a focus on inside-the-waistband (IWB) and appendix carry methods. Students will build defensive draw techniques step-by-step, beginning with dry-fire work in the classroom and progressing to live-fire drills on the range. Alongside firearm skills, Sofia emphasizes situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, and non-lethal tools such as pepper spray.
