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Practical Defense Weapons Training LLC – Fort Myers, FL
Veteran‑led firearms and defensive training in Southwest Florida
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Fort Myers, Florida
Practical Defense Weapons Training LLC ( is a Fort Myers, Floridabased firearms instruction company founded by retired Army veteran Christopher Shegog. Since establishing the business in 2020, he has delivered civilian and securityoriented training across Southwest Florida, emphasizing situational awareness, safety mindset, and confidence under stress. Shegog brings substantial credentialshe served in the U.S. Army from 1991 to 2013 with multiple deployments to Iraq, and holds NRA Instructor certification, Florida ClassG and ClassD firearms licenses, Range Safety Officer credentials, and operates as an FFL dealer. His military background includes sniper training, survival evasion resistance escape (SERE), and criminal justice studies, making the instruction deeply rooted in experience. Course offerings span concealed carry training (basic through advanced), NRA-certified pistol and basic rifle classes, active shooter response, in-home defense, scenario-based drills, women-only instruction, and instructor development courses. Students can choose private or small group sessions tailored to legal and tactical needs. The training balances classroom mindset work and legal overview with live-fire exercises. Shegog integrates trauma care, decision-making under pressure, and legal dynamics into stresspermission coachinghelping students internalize when not to shoot as well as how to shoot accurately when required. One testimonial on ShootingClasses.com highlights the professional delivery: "Christopher Shegog... attention to detail and communication skills are some of what make Chris one of our better RSOs and Conceal Carry Instructors". To review programs or schedule training in Florida, 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!