Coach And Instructor Spotlight
Dooley Defense LLC – Pierre, SD
Comprehensive firearms training led by experienced instructor Nick Dooley
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Pierre, South Dakota
Dooley Defense LLC ( is a premier firearms training academy located in Pierre, South Dakota. Founded by Nick Dooley, a seasoned firearms instructor with over three decades of experience, the academy offers a wide range of courses designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for personal safety and responsible firearm ownership. Nick is an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and a South Dakota Deadly Force Instructor, bringing a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to his training programs. The academy's offerings include the South Dakota Enhanced Concealed Carry course, which covers basic firearms safety, principles of self-defense, South Dakota firearms laws, use of force laws, handgun operation, and a 100-round qualification live-fire exercise. Additionally, Dooley Defense LLC provides Carbine 1 and Defensive Pistol 1 courses, focusing on building strong foundations for shooters of all experience levels. These courses emphasize safe and confident handling of firearms, defensive marksmanship, and practical application through engaging drills. To learn more about their offerings or to schedule a training session, visit Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!