Meet Lee Dawson:
Certified Firearms Instructor
CWP Teacher and Home Defense Safety Expert
Lee is passionate about protecting every American's rights under the U.S. Constitution, specifically the second amendment. As a certified firearms instructor, he is dedicated to ensuring you have the opportunity to execute these rights safely, securely, and skillfully.
Lee is a Central Florida transplant originally from the Midwest. He spent his career in the Detroit, Michigan, area, working in root cause analysis and forensic engineering for local businesses.
His devotion to firearms safety and self-defense was ignited after witnessing an armed robbery and shooting at a toy store near his hometown. Feeling powerless in the situation, Lee desired to help prevent other innocent citizens from becoming victims of violent acts by becoming a certified firearms instructor.
Through his firearm safety classes and home security assessments, Lee helps you defend and protect yourself with education about responsible gun ownership guidelines and laws.
Lee has lived in the Champions Gate area of Central Florida for over 16 years. He is dedicated to helping Central Floridians become responsible firearm owners through comprehensive safety instruction, CWP permit classes, and private home security assessments.
Credentials & Certifications
Lee Dawson has been licensed by some of the highest-rated firearm safety organizations in the U.S. Learn more about his firearms safety training background below:
Certified Firearms Instructor—U.S. Concealed Carry Association
Lee is a certified USCCA instructor, a nationally recognized organization of responsible gun owners and safety instructors. Lee is certified to teach concealed weapons permit and self-defense classes. Completing these courses allows you to apply for a concealed carry weapons permit that is valid in Florida and 37 other states through concealed carry reciprocity agreements.
Range Safety Officer
As an NRA-certified Range Safety Officer, Lee has hands-on experience supervising safe range shooting, enacting standard operating procedures, conducting range inspections, and ensuring all safety precautions are followed. He is also trained in emergency procedures and solving firearm malfunctions.
Our Focus
Whether you're a new or seasoned firearm owner, we're dedicated to helping you increase your expertise so you can utilize your firearm when needed in self-defense situations. Our offerings focus on:
Safety
When it comes to firearm operation, safety is our first priority. From understanding standard range procedures to proper firearm storage at home and in public, we ensure you're safe wherever you choose to carry.
Confidence
We work with you to establish proper holstering and presentation techniques so that you are comfortable with your gun and have a steady hand under pressure. The more comfortable you are, the less stressed you'll be when using your firearm in an emergency self-defense situation.
Proficiency
Skills and competency are critical to responsible gun ownership. We provide focused training and instruction on various firearm best practices, such as proper stances, trigger pulling, handling recoil, aiming, and accuracy to improve your technique at all skill levels.
Firearms Safety and Training in Central Florida
Firearms Safety and Home Defense offers a variety of classes for new and experienced gun owners. Whether you want to enhance your training by becoming a concealed carry weapons permit holder or learn basic firearms safety techniques, we can help. We provide firearm safety and training classes throughout the year with flexible scheduling. We offer private instruction at your home and group sessions at our facility in Champions Gate. View our courses and sign up today.