This image shows students participating in a live-fire concealed carry training session at Gun For Hire’s indoor range. Under the supervision of certified instructors, students practice safe firearm handling, drawing from concealment, and qualification drills required for CCW permits. Gun For Hire has been New Jersey’s trusted leader in firearm education and carry permit training since 1992.

Intro to Self Defense: Take Command of Your Safety

Total Capability. No Compromise.

In an unpredictable world, you are your own first responder. Intro to Self Defense at Gun For Hire is more than a class—it is a Tier-1 blueprint for personal survival. Inspired by the world’s most elite training doctrines, we bridge the gap between “being aware” and “being prepared.”

This image shows students participating in a live-fire concealed carry training session at Gun For Hire’s indoor range. Under the supervision of certified instructors, students practice safe firearm handling, drawing from concealment, and qualification drills required for CCW permits. Gun For Hire has been New Jersey’s trusted leader in firearm education and carry permit training since 1992.

Intro to Self Defense: Take Command of Your Safety

Total Capability. No Compromise.

In an unpredictable world, you are your own first responder. Intro to Self Defense at Gun For Hire is more than a class—it is a Tier-1 blueprint for personal survival. Inspired by the world’s most elite training doctrines, we bridge the gap between “being aware” and “being prepared.”

Course Details

  • Minimum age to participate: 16 years old (parent must be present for minors)
  • Qualification duration: approximately 4 hours.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals must reschedule and pay for a new class.
  • This qualification is held at Gun For Hire, 1267 McBride Ave, Woodland Park, NJ 07424.

Required Gear:

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Jeans or BDU-style pants
  • No Sweatpants, No shorts, No open-toed shoes

What We Will Cover

  • The Mindset: Move beyond basic awareness. Learn to decode pre-attack indicators and understand the legal and physiological realities of self-defense.

  • Tactical Stances: Develop a foundation of balance and mobility that allows you to transition from a resting state to an active defense instantly.

  • Precision Strikes: Learn high-percentage, biomechanically efficient striking techniques designed to end an encounter quickly.

  • Elite Escapes: Master the art of breaking holds and escaping “dead-end” situations to create distance and safety.

February 2026

tue17feb4:30 pmtue8:30 pmIntro To Self Defense • Tuesday, February 17th 4:30pm-8:30pm4:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00) Gun For Hire Headquarters, 1267 McBride Ave., Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 Event Organized ByTony Urena

Pricing

Walk-in Non-Members
$175
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Paid Membership Levels

Silver, Bronze, and NY Members Save 5%
$166.25

Red, White, & Blue, Gold Members, and Titanium Save 10%
$157.50

Platinum Members save 20%
$140

Member Discount applies only to the member’s own ticket.
Please add the member’s ticket to your cart before adding additional students to ensure the correct pricing is applied.

Course Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

Reschedule or Cancel 2 or More Days Before Your Course:
100% refund to the original payment method, or you may transfer into the next available qualifying date.

Reschedule or Cancel Less Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
Receive a 50% credit of your purchase price in your Gun For Hire account, which may be applied toward a future qualification date.
This reduction is due to staffing, scheduling, and course preparation already completed.

No-Show Policy:
If no cancellation is provided, no credit or refund is available.

Rescheduling Policy More Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
A $25 fee will apply if you need to change your date.
Please choose your date carefully.

Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Late arrivals must sign up for another available qualification date and will be charged for a new qualification session.