Bob Sturner coaching a student on the range

Firing Drill Personal Defense Training

About Bob

Private, personalized firearms and personal-defense training in Riverside, CA and Lake Havasu City, AZ.

My Story

When I started training some nine years ago, I realized everything I thought I knew about shooting did not apply to self-defense. After a few years I started bringing people with me to train, and I naturally began coaching the folks I brought along.

Having trained more than 600 hours as a student, it was time to become an instructor. Since then my lessons and classes have run on a referral basis. I keep them private and confidential, because I have had far better success training that way.

Why I Keep Classes Small

In a large group format that does not require a skills test to enter, the class slows to the pace of the least experienced student, so not everyone benefits the same.

Keeping classes small and private allows a genuinely personable learning experience, tailored to where you actually are. I offer couples training and women-only classes, even if you do not own a gun and have no idea where to start.