Mission Statement

Progressive Defense Systems LLC offers a multi-faceted, multi-discipline approach to personal protection and defensive training.  We consider environment, lifestyle and any physical limitations then apply the principle of      

”realistic probability “.

 Whether its Firearms (FA),  Edged weapons (EW), Empty hand skills (EH) or Less than lethal (LL) we offer proven and specific training options. Our instructors have backgrounds in military special operations, government security contracting and executive protection with  “real world “ experience.

 Our instructors are also NRA certified .   We want to give our clients the training and confidence to avoid dangerous confrontations but prevail if confronted with a use of force situation. 

You are your own protection detail, no one is coming to save you.

  Let us help you attain that goal.

  - Michael Roberts - General Manager

NRA Certified Instructor

We no longer teach or endorse any USCCA curriculum.   

 If you are ever confronted by a deadly force situation, you  WILL NOT  “rise to the occasion”  You will most certainly “ sink “ to your highest level of training. You are your own first responder, no one is coming to save you.  Millions of people own firearms. But most people, even those who carry a firearm for personal protection don't know how to correctly use them in a defensive high stress situation.  Possession of a firearm does NOT constitute proficiency.

“ If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it.  The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury.  Therefore what he must be taught is to fear his victim.” - Lt. Col Jeff Cooper,  USMC -

Mike Robert is an NRA  certified firearms instructor with 40+ years firearms experience and an extensive background  as an executive protection and tactical security specialist.  He has numerous contract assignments with DOD and U.S. Department Of State.

 Additional training also includes FEMA Emergency response To Terrorism and Countering Active Shooters.

Mike is also an experienced martial artist with 40 years training in several disciplines.

    We offer veterans, first responders and their immediate families 25% off ALL training courses.     

We offer private instruction starting at $50 per hour + range fees.      

Arizona CCW Course with shooting qualification.     

 Basic firearms training for new gun owners to include extensive training in firearms safety.  

Defensive Shooting Fundamentals.       

 Defensive Pistol 1.    

 Defensive Pistol 2.     

Low Light Shooting .    

 Close Retention Shooting.    

 Surviving An Active Shooter.    

 Empty Hand Skill Building.    

 Edged Weapons Training.    

 Less Than Lethal Options .