Beyond Run, Hide, Fight
Adaptable for Any Environment - Tactics are taught for homes, schools, offices, malls, and places of worship—wherever you spend time.
Empowerment Over Fear - Training replaces helplessness with confidence—you’ll walk away feeling informed, not paranoid.
Before
Preparation builds confidence and reduces chaos. Our training focuses on preparation first — because a strong plan is your best defense.
During
Realistic drills & scenario-based learning teaches your employees how to recognize danger and make the best choices based on their situation.
After
We teach how to manage the critical aftermath, including providing basic care for the wounded until emergency responders arrive.
Why Choose Our Training?
We’re confident our training is the best because it prepares businesses to respond effectively before, during, and after a critical event. Our approach goes beyond theory. Participants gain practical skills, hands-on practice, and the confidence to take action when it matters most. We help teams feel empowered, stay aware, and maintain control, so they can protect themselves and others no matter the situation.
Enhanced Employee Safety
Participants gain practical, life-saving strategies that increase their chances of surviving and protecting others in a violent incident.
Tailored to Your Workplace
Training is adapted to your company’s environment (office, healthcare, retail, education, or industrial), ensuring relevance and practicality.
Engaging Learning Experience
Unlike dry compliance training, our program uses interactive drills and real-world scenarios that employees actually remember.
Flexible Training Options
Available in multiple formats—90-minute sessions, 3-hour workshops, or full-day immersives—so you can integrate it easily into your schedule.
Reduced Organizational Liability
Demonstrates clear duty of care, reducing legal exposure and strengthening the company’s position in case of an incident.
Strengthened Leadership
Leaders receive tools to communicate clearly, set protocols, and model calm, decisive action in emergencies and practise them in real time.
Philosophy
Train people to think, move, adapt, and take action before, during, and after a violent event—mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Mindset
Teaches people to think clearly under pressure, trust their instincts, and make quick decisions based on the situation.
Delivery
Hands-on drills, instructor-led simulations, environment specific walkthroughs, and adrenaline controlled scenarios.
Skill Development
Reinforces competence through repetition, feedback, and scenario-based learning.
Empowerment
Replaces passivity with ownership and strategic thinking so people adapt in real time rather than following a rigid order.
Engaging an Intruder
Teaches how to control and disable an attacker if escape isn’t possible, including using improvised weapons
Barricading
Barricading drills with actual materials, time-pressure practice, and environmental setup.
Caring For Others
Integrates trauma care using the PAD approach: Pressure, Apply dressing, Deal with shock.
Frequently asked questions
Answer some common questions about your company.
We offer hands-on, practical training designed to empower participants of all abilities and experience levels. Unlike other programs, we focus on awareness, mindset, and interactive drills that let everyone actively practice real-world responses. Our sessions are engaging, scalable for any group size, and taught by highly trained instructors, with curriculum written by law enforcement and military professionals. The result: you leave confident, prepared, and ready to respond when it matters most.
Sadly, active shooter and workplace violence incidents are on the rise across industries. Beyond compliance, your company has a duty of care to protect staff and visitors. This training reduces liability, demonstrates leadership commitment to safety, and equips employees with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in a crisis.
We offer flexible formats to meet your needs. Sessions can run from a 90-minute briefing, to a 2–3 hour workshop, to a full-day immersive program. We’ll work with you to select the best option for your team and schedule.
No. Our approach is empowerment-focused, not fear-based. Participants leave feeling safer, more confident, and more prepared. We focus on practical tools and mindset, not on graphic details.
All employees benefit from this training, regardless of role. We also offer leadership-specific modules, security team enhancements, and options for HR and safety committees to reinforce workplace preparedness.
We provide onsite, in-person training for maximum engagement. For organizations with remote or hybrid staff, we can also deliver customized virtual sessions or blended formats.
Pricing depends on length, group size, and customization level. As a general guide, most corporate clients invest between $6,000 and $10,000 per session. We’ll provide a tailored proposal based on your needs.
Trusted by Communities, Schools, and Businesses
At Gig Harbor Self Defense, we’ve had the honor of training thousands of children, adults, and professionals throughout Washington and beyond. From classrooms to corporate campuses, our programs are trusted for one reason- they work.
Confidence in Crisis
In a world where threats can happen anywhere, preparation is power.
Our training equips individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations to face active shooter incidents with skill, strength, and confidence.