Protect What Matters: Free Community Safety Programs Presented by Weapon Brand & USCCA
Weapon Brand is proud to partner with the USCCA to bring three impactful, free programs to our community, helping individuals and families take control of their personal safety and defense strategies. These sessions cover essential topics—from building a fortified home defense plan to understanding reasonable force and the nuances of constitutional carry. A special thank you goes out to our generous sponsors for providing venues for these crucial community education events.
To register for a class, please click on the class below! Registration takes place on the USCCA website and is not available on the Weapon Brand website. This site it is for informational purposes only.
OHIO
1/15/25 6:00 PM / Constitutional Carry & Self Defense/ Combat Athlete Performance Academy / 177 Niles Cortland Rd SE, Warren, OH 44484/ (Registration Link Coming Soon)
2/5/25 6:00 PM / Developing a Home and Personal Protection Plan/ / Combat Athlete Performance Academy / 177 Niles Cortland Rd SE, Warren, OH 44484/ (Registration Link Coming Soon)
3/5/25 6:00 PM/When to Use Force/ Combat Athlete Performance Academy/ 177 Niles Cortland Rd SE, Warren, OH 44484/ (Registration Link Coming Soon)
FLORIDA
12/4/24 6:00 PM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / Studio 131 / 11803 104th St, Largo, FL 33773 / Register By Clicking Here
12/18/24 / Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / Studio 131 / 11803 104th St, Largo, FL 33773 -Please See Notes At The Bottom Of This Page Prior To Registering / Register by Clicking Here
12/19/24 / 10:00 AM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan/ Studio 131 /11803 104th St, Largo, FL 33773 - Register by Clicking Here
12/19/24 / 2:00 PM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan/ MA Fitness/ 4400 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 - Please See Notes At The Bottom Of This Page Prior To Registering - Register by Clicking Here
12/20/24 / 10:00 AM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan/ Bier Boutique / 465 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (Registration Register by Clicking Here
12/22/24 / 2:00 PM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / MA Fitness/ 4400 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 / Please See Notes At The Bottom Of This Page Prior To Registering -/ Register Here
12/27/24 / 10:00 AM/ Should I Shoot/ Bier Boutique / 465 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701/ Register Here
12/27/24 / 2:00 PM/ Should I Shoot / Second Sol Studio / 2231 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764 / Register Here
12/30/24 / 10:00 AM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense/ Bier Boutique / 465 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
12/30/24 / 2:00 PM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / Second Sol Studio / 2231 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
1/15/25 / 6:00 PM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan / Positive Impact Ministries / 2750 34th St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
2/5/25 / 6:00 PM/ SESSION TOPIC TBD / Kinetix Inspired Fitness/ 6561 102nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
3/5/25 / 6:00 PM/ SESSION TOPIC TBD / Kinetix Inspired Fitness/ 6561 102nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
All Classes are 2 Hours Long
Dates/Times/Location subject to change. Please check back here before your class to confirm the details!
Class Descriptions:
Should I Shoot?
The difference between knowing and guessing is freedom or jail.
In the heat of the moment when chaos is happening around you and tunnel vision is setting in, you need to know what to expect before, during, and after a self-defense incident.
The aftermath of a self-defense situation
What's considered Reasonable Force in your state
How to quickly take action and save lives
Plus: LIVE Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors
What to Bring: Questions you have and materials to take notes
Develop a Home and Personal Protection Plan
Build an expert-guided defense plan to fortify your home and keep your family safe!
You'll leave this class with a simple, yet highly effective home and personal protection plan developed by self-defense experts. You'll learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Build an actionable defense and protection plan designed specifically for your home
Five easy and powerful situational awareness tips to avoid threats and look less like an easy target
Three critical steps to take to keep your family safe (no matter what happens next)
How to quickly improve your home security and defense (without breaking the bank)
Plus: LIVE Q+A with USCCA Certified Instructors
What to Bring: Questions and materials to take notes
Constitutional Carry and Self Defense
Learn when you're justified to protect yourself, your family & your community!
In this class you’ll learn your state’s updated and specific gun laws as it pertains to being a Constitutional Carry State, as well as the simple steps to take in order to properly defend yourself and your loved ones.
Understand your state’s specific gun laws as it pertains to being a Constitutional Carry State.
Learn the simple steps you need to take to properly and justifiably defend yourself and your loved ones.
Understand the four things that must be true to legally justify the use of deadly force.
Know when to fight and when NOT to (learn what “Reasonable Use of Force” is.)
Plus: LIVE Q+A with USCCA-Certified Instructors
What to Bring: Questions you have and materials to take notes
This session covers the foundational questions of the CCW. To complete your FL CCW certification, you’ll have the opportunity to stay one hour after this class for to complete your certification.
Basic Certification: $50 – includes the lecture and firing 10 rounds at the range (range time scheduled separately).
Comprehensive Certification: $185 – includes the lecture and an additional hour of hands-on instruction, with range time scheduled separately at your convenience.
You will sign up and pay onsite at the event for these add on’s or you can pay in advance by calling 727.280.5738.
These options fulfill the requirements for your permit. Let us know which works best!
When To Use Force
Dates: 3/5/2025 - (OHIO ONLY)
This informative class is designed to educate you on the appropriate circumstances and considerations for employing force in various situations. We'll explore legal and ethical aspects, situational assessments, de-escalation techniques, and understanding your rights and responsibilities. Whether you're interested in personal safety, security, or simply gaining knowledge, this seminar offers valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about the use of force. Join us for an engaging discussion on responsible actions and ensuring safety for yourself and others. Knowledge is empowerment, and we're here to equip you with it.
Classes will be taught by USCCA and Weapon Brand instructors Brian Anderson Needham and Kevin Baker in Florida and Anna Maria Kovats and Dylan Brieck in Ohio.
Please support our sponsors:
Cruz By Design
Kinetix Inspired Fitness
Positive Impact Ministries
MA Fitness
Combat Athlete Performance Academy
Second Sol Studio
Weapon Brand is proud to partner with the USCCA to bring three impactful, free programs to our community, helping individuals and families take control of their personal safety and defense strategies. These sessions cover essential topics—from building a fortified home defense plan to understanding reasonable force and the nuances of constitutional carry. A special thank you goes out to our generous sponsors for providing venues for these crucial community education events.
To register for a class, please click on the class below! Registration takes place on the USCCA website and is not available on the Weapon Brand website. This site it is for informational purposes only.
OHIO
1/15/25 6:00 PM / Constitutional Carry & Self Defense/ Combat Athlete Performance Academy / 177 Niles Cortland Rd SE, Warren, OH 44484/ (Registration Link Coming Soon)
2/5/25 6:00 PM / Developing a Home and Personal Protection Plan/ / Combat Athlete Performance Academy / 177 Niles Cortland Rd SE, Warren, OH 44484/ (Registration Link Coming Soon)
3/5/25 6:00 PM/When to Use Force/ Combat Athlete Performance Academy/ 177 Niles Cortland Rd SE, Warren, OH 44484/ (Registration Link Coming Soon)
FLORIDA
12/4/24 6:00 PM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / Studio 131 / 11803 104th St, Largo, FL 33773 / Register By Clicking Here
12/18/24 / Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / Studio 131 / 11803 104th St, Largo, FL 33773 -Please See Notes At The Bottom Of This Page Prior To Registering / Register by Clicking Here
12/19/24 / 10:00 AM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan/ Studio 131 /11803 104th St, Largo, FL 33773 - Register by Clicking Here
12/19/24 / 2:00 PM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan/ MA Fitness/ 4400 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 - Please See Notes At The Bottom Of This Page Prior To Registering - Register by Clicking Here
12/20/24 / 10:00 AM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan/ Bier Boutique / 465 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (Registration Register by Clicking Here
12/22/24 / 2:00 PM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / MA Fitness/ 4400 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 / Please See Notes At The Bottom Of This Page Prior To Registering -/ Register Here
12/27/24 / 10:00 AM/ Should I Shoot/ Bier Boutique / 465 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701/ Register Here
12/27/24 / 2:00 PM/ Should I Shoot / Second Sol Studio / 2231 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764 / Register Here
12/30/24 / 10:00 AM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense/ Bier Boutique / 465 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
12/30/24 / 2:00 PM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / Second Sol Studio / 2231 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
1/15/25 / 6:00 PM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan / Positive Impact Ministries / 2750 34th St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
2/5/25 / 6:00 PM/ SESSION TOPIC TBD / Kinetix Inspired Fitness/ 6561 102nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
3/5/25 / 6:00 PM/ SESSION TOPIC TBD / Kinetix Inspired Fitness/ 6561 102nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
All Classes are 2 Hours Long
Dates/Times/Location subject to change. Please check back here before your class to confirm the details!
Class Descriptions:
Should I Shoot?
The difference between knowing and guessing is freedom or jail.
In the heat of the moment when chaos is happening around you and tunnel vision is setting in, you need to know what to expect before, during, and after a self-defense incident.
The aftermath of a self-defense situation
What's considered Reasonable Force in your state
How to quickly take action and save lives
Plus: LIVE Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors
What to Bring: Questions you have and materials to take notes
Develop a Home and Personal Protection Plan
Build an expert-guided defense plan to fortify your home and keep your family safe!
You'll leave this class with a simple, yet highly effective home and personal protection plan developed by self-defense experts. You'll learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Build an actionable defense and protection plan designed specifically for your home
Five easy and powerful situational awareness tips to avoid threats and look less like an easy target
Three critical steps to take to keep your family safe (no matter what happens next)
How to quickly improve your home security and defense (without breaking the bank)
Plus: LIVE Q+A with USCCA Certified Instructors
What to Bring: Questions and materials to take notes
Constitutional Carry and Self Defense
Learn when you're justified to protect yourself, your family & your community!
In this class you’ll learn your state’s updated and specific gun laws as it pertains to being a Constitutional Carry State, as well as the simple steps to take in order to properly defend yourself and your loved ones.
Understand your state’s specific gun laws as it pertains to being a Constitutional Carry State.
Learn the simple steps you need to take to properly and justifiably defend yourself and your loved ones.
Understand the four things that must be true to legally justify the use of deadly force.
Know when to fight and when NOT to (learn what “Reasonable Use of Force” is.)
Plus: LIVE Q+A with USCCA-Certified Instructors
What to Bring: Questions you have and materials to take notes
This session covers the foundational questions of the CCW. To complete your FL CCW certification, you’ll have the opportunity to stay one hour after this class for to complete your certification.
Basic Certification: $50 – includes the lecture and firing 10 rounds at the range (range time scheduled separately).
Comprehensive Certification: $185 – includes the lecture and an additional hour of hands-on instruction, with range time scheduled separately at your convenience.
You will sign up and pay onsite at the event for these add on’s or you can pay in advance by calling 727.280.5738.
These options fulfill the requirements for your permit. Let us know which works best!
When To Use Force
Dates: 3/5/2025 - (OHIO ONLY)
This informative class is designed to educate you on the appropriate circumstances and considerations for employing force in various situations. We'll explore legal and ethical aspects, situational assessments, de-escalation techniques, and understanding your rights and responsibilities. Whether you're interested in personal safety, security, or simply gaining knowledge, this seminar offers valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about the use of force. Join us for an engaging discussion on responsible actions and ensuring safety for yourself and others. Knowledge is empowerment, and we're here to equip you with it.
Classes will be taught by USCCA and Weapon Brand instructors Brian Anderson Needham and Kevin Baker in Florida and Anna Maria Kovats and Dylan Brieck in Ohio.
Please support our sponsors:
Cruz By Design
Kinetix Inspired Fitness
Positive Impact Ministries
MA Fitness
Combat Athlete Performance Academy
Second Sol Studio
Weapon Brand is proud to partner with the USCCA to bring three impactful, free programs to our community, helping individuals and families take control of their personal safety and defense strategies. These sessions cover essential topics—from building a fortified home defense plan to understanding reasonable force and the nuances of constitutional carry. A special thank you goes out to our generous sponsors for providing venues for these crucial community education events.
To register for a class, please click on the class below! Registration takes place on the USCCA website and is not available on the Weapon Brand website. This site it is for informational purposes only.
OHIO
1/15/25 6:00 PM / Constitutional Carry & Self Defense/ Combat Athlete Performance Academy / 177 Niles Cortland Rd SE, Warren, OH 44484/ (Registration Link Coming Soon)
2/5/25 6:00 PM / Developing a Home and Personal Protection Plan/ / Combat Athlete Performance Academy / 177 Niles Cortland Rd SE, Warren, OH 44484/ (Registration Link Coming Soon)
3/5/25 6:00 PM/When to Use Force/ Combat Athlete Performance Academy/ 177 Niles Cortland Rd SE, Warren, OH 44484/ (Registration Link Coming Soon)
FLORIDA
12/4/24 6:00 PM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / Studio 131 / 11803 104th St, Largo, FL 33773 / Register By Clicking Here
12/18/24 / Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / Studio 131 / 11803 104th St, Largo, FL 33773 -Please See Notes At The Bottom Of This Page Prior To Registering / Register by Clicking Here
12/19/24 / 10:00 AM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan/ Studio 131 /11803 104th St, Largo, FL 33773 - Register by Clicking Here
12/19/24 / 2:00 PM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan/ MA Fitness/ 4400 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 - Please See Notes At The Bottom Of This Page Prior To Registering - Register by Clicking Here
12/20/24 / 10:00 AM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan/ Bier Boutique / 465 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (Registration Register by Clicking Here
12/22/24 / 2:00 PM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / MA Fitness/ 4400 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714 / Please See Notes At The Bottom Of This Page Prior To Registering -/ Register Here
12/27/24 / 10:00 AM/ Should I Shoot/ Bier Boutique / 465 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701/ Register Here
12/27/24 / 2:00 PM/ Should I Shoot / Second Sol Studio / 2231 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764 / Register Here
12/30/24 / 10:00 AM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense/ Bier Boutique / 465 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
12/30/24 / 2:00 PM/ Constitutional Carry and Self Defense / Second Sol Studio / 2231 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
1/15/25 / 6:00 PM/ Develop a Personal & Home Protection Plan / Positive Impact Ministries / 2750 34th St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
2/5/25 / 6:00 PM/ SESSION TOPIC TBD / Kinetix Inspired Fitness/ 6561 102nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
3/5/25 / 6:00 PM/ SESSION TOPIC TBD / Kinetix Inspired Fitness/ 6561 102nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 (Registration Link Coming Soon)
All Classes are 2 Hours Long
Dates/Times/Location subject to change. Please check back here before your class to confirm the details!
Class Descriptions:
Should I Shoot?
The difference between knowing and guessing is freedom or jail.
In the heat of the moment when chaos is happening around you and tunnel vision is setting in, you need to know what to expect before, during, and after a self-defense incident.
The aftermath of a self-defense situation
What's considered Reasonable Force in your state
How to quickly take action and save lives
Plus: LIVE Q&A with USCCA-Certified Instructors
What to Bring: Questions you have and materials to take notes
Develop a Home and Personal Protection Plan
Build an expert-guided defense plan to fortify your home and keep your family safe!
You'll leave this class with a simple, yet highly effective home and personal protection plan developed by self-defense experts. You'll learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Build an actionable defense and protection plan designed specifically for your home
Five easy and powerful situational awareness tips to avoid threats and look less like an easy target
Three critical steps to take to keep your family safe (no matter what happens next)
How to quickly improve your home security and defense (without breaking the bank)
Plus: LIVE Q+A with USCCA Certified Instructors
What to Bring: Questions and materials to take notes
Constitutional Carry and Self Defense
Learn when you're justified to protect yourself, your family & your community!
In this class you’ll learn your state’s updated and specific gun laws as it pertains to being a Constitutional Carry State, as well as the simple steps to take in order to properly defend yourself and your loved ones.
Understand your state’s specific gun laws as it pertains to being a Constitutional Carry State.
Learn the simple steps you need to take to properly and justifiably defend yourself and your loved ones.
Understand the four things that must be true to legally justify the use of deadly force.
Know when to fight and when NOT to (learn what “Reasonable Use of Force” is.)
Plus: LIVE Q+A with USCCA-Certified Instructors
What to Bring: Questions you have and materials to take notes
This session covers the foundational questions of the CCW. To complete your FL CCW certification, you’ll have the opportunity to stay one hour after this class for to complete your certification.
Basic Certification: $50 – includes the lecture and firing 10 rounds at the range (range time scheduled separately).
Comprehensive Certification: $185 – includes the lecture and an additional hour of hands-on instruction, with range time scheduled separately at your convenience.
You will sign up and pay onsite at the event for these add on’s or you can pay in advance by calling 727.280.5738.
These options fulfill the requirements for your permit. Let us know which works best!
When To Use Force
Dates: 3/5/2025 - (OHIO ONLY)
This informative class is designed to educate you on the appropriate circumstances and considerations for employing force in various situations. We'll explore legal and ethical aspects, situational assessments, de-escalation techniques, and understanding your rights and responsibilities. Whether you're interested in personal safety, security, or simply gaining knowledge, this seminar offers valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about the use of force. Join us for an engaging discussion on responsible actions and ensuring safety for yourself and others. Knowledge is empowerment, and we're here to equip you with it.
Classes will be taught by USCCA and Weapon Brand instructors Brian Anderson Needham and Kevin Baker in Florida and Anna Maria Kovats and Dylan Brieck in Ohio.
Please support our sponsors:
Cruz By Design
Kinetix Inspired Fitness
Positive Impact Ministries
MA Fitness
Combat Athlete Performance Academy
Second Sol Studio