About Us
Qualified Instruction
Qualified Instruction
Qualified Instruction
Joseph Evangelist
USCCA Certifications
Concealed Carry, Home Defense, Basic Pistol, Countering the Mass Shooter Threat, Women's Handgun & Self Defense, Emergency First-Aid, State of Delaware CCDW Instructor, Maryland Wear & Carry Certified Instructor
Desaida "Dee" Evangelist
NRA Certified Instructor
Basic Pistol
Home Defense
Range Safety Officer
Over 1500 students over the last 9 years have trained with us! Get the experience you need!
Where do we service?
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Qualified Instruction
We service the following facilities in the
Lehigh Valley Area
Northampton County, PA :
Blue Ridge Rod & Gun Club
Members Only Private Instruction
Easton Fish & Game Association
Berks County, PA :
Perry Township Game Association
Classes only at this time
Henderson, Maryland
Want a membership to any of the clubs above?
Contact Joe for info!
Perry Township Game Association has membership applications online.
Our Philosophy
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Our Philosophy
We are not “tell-you-what-you-want-to-hear” instructors. We teach reality. And reality is often uncomfortable, especially in an industry that clings to outdated assumptions and feel-good training narratives.
Alongside like-minded professionals, we confront hard truths because your safety depends on it. We refuse to mislead students with false confidence. In the real world, a committed and motivated attacker from seven yards can and often will reach you before you can react.
Our training exists to expose those realities, close the gap between theory and real violence, and prepare you for what actually happens when it matters most.
HOUSE OF WORSHIP TRAINING
national rifle association
Frequently Asked Questions
Please, contact us if you can't find the answer to your question.
We currently offer services in Berks, Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton Counites, Pennsylvania, as well as in Henderson, Maryland. Keep checking in as we offer more areas.
No! But if you are in the process to buy a firearm, we suggest you "try before you buy." We have several platforms you can try and get properly fitted to your hands and needs.
You'll get a list of what is needed from your instructor after you confirm your online registration. If you do not receive the list, please contact the instructor of your class.
No, at this time, only the Pennsylvania State Police are certifying those for ACT-235.
Contact Us
If you have questions about training and our programs, call or send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Self Defense School Private Training Concealed Carry
(610) 739-0497
Hours
Closed from 8pm to 8am EST
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