Instructor Jay has had the privilege of providing over 10,000 students with the training required to obtain their concealed certification and the training to handle a situation when under duress. Jay’s goal is to empower everyone to survive the fight and not become a victim but a survivor! Jay specializes with instructing individuals how to safely handle and discharge a firearm while under duress.
Jay Klavans is a seasoned firearms expert and educator with over 15 years of experience in the industry. After graduating from the Police Academy in 2009, Jay became a certified firearms instructor and completed extensive training in tactical operations and active shooter response.
He is state-certified in Florida to train and certify security personnel for both Class D and Class G licenses, equipping guards with the skills and legal knowledge required for armed and unarmed security roles.
In 2014, Jay expanded becoming a gun show promoter, organizing events across the state of Florida. In 2016 Jay completed the NRA Training Counselor Certification course allowing Jay to certify individuals as an NRA Certified Instructor. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to education, continuing to lead concealed carry certification courses with a strong focus on real-world preparedness.
To date, Jay has personally trained over 15,000 students in the safe handling, operation, and defensive use of firearms—particularly under high-stress and duress situations. His mission is to empower responsible gun ownership through practical, scenario-based training and unwavering attention to safety.
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Build Confidence with the Basics
Perfect for first-time shooters or anyone who’s never received formal training. This hands-on course focuses on firearm safety, loading/unloading, stance, grip, aiming, and trigger control. Our goal is to help you feel confident and safe handling a firearm in any setting.
✅ Covers both revolvers and semi-automatics
✅ Small class sizes for personal attention
✅ No experience required
Become Legally Armed and Confident
This course is designed to meet all state requirements for obtaining your concealed carry permit. You'll learn the legal responsibilities of carrying a firearm, situational awareness, conflict avoidance, and safe firearm handling. Taught by a certified NRA Training Counselor with over 10,000 students trained, this course ensures you're not just legally covered—but mentally prepared.
✅ Includes live-fire qualification
✅ Certificate provided for permit application
✅ Great for first-time and renewing permit holders
Learn to Defend, Not Just Shoot
Owning a firearm isn’t enough—you need to know how and when to use it in a self-defense situation. This course blends firearm skills with de-escalation tactics, legal boundaries, and defensive mindset training. Includes home defense strategies and carry techniques.
✅ Defensive shooting drills
✅ Real-world scenario training
✅ Legal overview of justifiable use of force
STUDENTS
CERTIFICATIONS
Instructor Jay provides training for each skill level. Starting with concealed certification, self defense course to advance training. All the courses are designed to make you feel confident to handle a situation when under duress.
Concealed cARRY
BEGINNERS PISTOL COURSE
intermediate COURSE
advanced COURSE
refresher COURSE
Self DEFENSE COURSE
First, you will take our online Webinar where you will be instructed on the Florida gun laws to stay out of jail. Next you will take our in person pistol course, where you will be instructed on the safe handling and operation of a firearm. Please note that this is a two part course, each course has separate fees.
As stated in the Groupon there is a $20 admin fee when registering for the course. Please DO NOT enter your groupon voucher during registration, this will be collected during the webinar. Please note the Groupon only covers Step One the Live Webinar portion. It does not apply to any other courses or offers.
No experience is necessary. Our Beginner Firearm Training Course is designed specifically for first-time shooters. We’ll walk you through everything from safety basics to handling and firing a firearm confidently.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate that meets state requirements and can be submitted with your concealed carry permit application. The course is offered in two parts, step one is the online webinar where you will be instructed on the concealed carry laws to stay out of jail. Step two is where you are instructed at the gun range on the safe handling and operation of a firearm. Please note there is a separate fee for each course.
Students must be at least 18 years old to attend most classes. For concealed carry certification, students must meet the age required by your state (typically 21+). Parental permission is required for students under 18 in some training programs.
The Beginner Course focuses on safety and basic handling. The Intermediate Course adds tactical movement, malfunction drills, and faster engagement. The Advanced Course introduces high-pressure scenarios, low-light shooting, and advanced defensive tactics.
No. We offer loaner firearms for students who do not yet own one. In fact, many students take our course before making a purchase so they can make a more informed decision.
Yes. Our lead instructor is an NRA Certified Training Counselor with over 15 years of experience and has trained more than 10,000 students nationwide
The concealed certification course is offered in two parts. Step One, take our online Live Webinar Concealed Carry Course where you will learn the Florida laws to stay out of jail. Instructor Jay has provided over 10K individuals this course. Once you complete Step One, Instructor Jay will guide you to complete step two where you will learn and demonstrate the safe handling and operation of a firearm. Once completed you will then be eligible to attend the Intermediate course where you will learn how to draw your firearm from a concealed position. Next, the Advanced course where you will be put under high stress exercises, simulating being under duress while drawing your firearm from a concealed position and shooting multiple targets. Get started by registering for our next schedule webinar below.
(Groupon Customers; Pease select a listed Live Webinar Course date to register for. Complete the registration for the course, you will then receive an automated email for the zoom registration. DO NOT enter your groupon voucher during the registration, this will be collected during the course. Please note as specified in the groupon fine print, there is a twenty dollar admin fee when registering. For assistance email firearmtrainingpro@gmail.com or text 561.299.3971)
Instructor Jay has had the privilege of providing over 10,000 students with the training required to obtain their concealed certification and the training to handle a situation when under duress. Jay’s goal is to empower everyone to survive the fight and not become a victim but a survivor!