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Survival Training LLC – Bunnell & Hastings, FL
USCCA-certified, trauma-aware firearms instruction tailored for women, seniors, and newcomers
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Bunnell / Titusville, Florida
Survival Training LLC ( was founded in Florida by USCCA Training Counselor Tara Dixon Engel and partner John Falldorf. Based in Bunnell for civilian classes and at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville for instructor-level training, the company serves a spectrum of students with accessible, trauma-informed defensive shooting education. The companys recommended course sequence begins with Beginners Basic Defensive Handgun a relaxed, judgment-free 34 hour session designed to build comfort and confidence. Graduates often move directly into Marksmanship vs Defensive Shooting, which shifts practice from fundamentals into more structured live-fire drills. From there, students graduate into the 5- to 6-hour USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense class that covers physiological stress response, Florida self-defense law, and weapons handling. Specialized programs include Womens handgun courses (Basic, Intermediate & Defensive), Senior CCW designed for those over 50, and even a stripped-down Range-Only CCW option for experienced shooters seeking a firearms qualification without extensive classroom time. The team also delivers active shooter training and AVERT trauma care modules for churches and businesses. What distinguishes Survival Training LLC is Tara Engels reputation: author of The Handgun Guide for Women, former VP of Training for NACOP, certified Glock armorer, and RSO instructor with the NRA. Shes a frequent contributor to firearms publications and a senior USCCA instructor with a 5-star rating on the USCCA platform. Reviewers describe sessions as relatable to real life situations and very detailed. Student Perspective: Great class, highly experienced instructors. made the context relatable to real life situations. Great guidance on the range evolution too. Classes are hosted at Flagler Gun & Archery Club and other partner facilities, with private one-on-one or small group options available. The pricing structure is transparent, and many students cite the trauma-aware, beginner-friendly environment as a critical advantage. To review schedules or sign up, 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!