Built around your goals
Home defense, concealed carry, or simply confidence — every minute is shaped around what you want, not a fixed syllabus.
§ — Private one-on-one instruction
At your pace
At your pace
Become confident, capable, and in control.
Completely personalized. Genuinely welcoming. Built around you — first-timer or rusty, at your own pace, with someone patient in your corner.
- 4.9 on Google · 32 reviews
- NRA & USCCA certified
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- Just you and your instructor
- 1-on-1
- Of private students are women
- 60%
- Had never fired a gun before
- 6 in 10
- A relaxed, no-pressure first session
- 2 hrs
Your first lesson
The First-Shot Assessment
A relaxed, 1 hrprivate session, one-on-one with your instructor. By the end you won't just have “tried it” — you'll leave with a plan made just for you.
- A no-pressure safety walkthrough — handling, stance, grip, sight picture
- Live fire with constant one-on-one coaching at your pace
- An honest read on where you are and what to work on
- Your personal next-steps plan to take home
- Range time, eye & ear protection, and a loaner firearm if you need one — all included
$125 flat rate
1 hr · one-on-one · no membership required
Love your first lesson, or it's on us. If you don't leave more confident, it's free.
Commit to the craft · Save as you go
One lesson builds a skill. A few build a shooter.
Most people don't get confident in a single session — they get there by coming back. Bank a block of private hours up front, use them one or two at a time whenever it suits you, and pay less per hour the more you commit. Pay in full for the best rate, or split it into interest-free payments.
Just want one?Single private session
Pay as you go
$125 / 1 hr
$125/hr · one-on-one · no membership, no commitment
- A full 1 hr one-on-one session
- Range time + eye & ear protection
- Loaner firearm if you need one
- Book one at a time, whenever
Hour-bank packages
Buy more, save more
The more hours you bank, the lower your rate — down to $100/hr. Hours are yours to use 1–2 at a time.
Foundation
6 hours banked
$675
one payment
$113/hrSave $75 · 10%
$750 at the single-session rate
- 6 one-on-one hours
- Use 1 or 2 hours at a time
- A plan that carries across sessions
Most popular
Standard
10 hours banked
$1,063
one payment
$106/hrSave $188 · 15%
$1,250 at the single-session rate
- 10 one-on-one hours
- Priority scheduling
- Enough runway to build real skill
Mastery
20 hours banked
$2,000
one payment
$100/hrSave $500 · 20%
$2,500 at the single-session rate · our best rate
- 20 one-on-one hours
- Our lowest per-hour rate
- For a real path to mastery
4.932 Google reviews
Ben is awesome, and tailors sessions based on your level. He even had a fire pit running since we were training in 20degree weather! Will go back— Max Everett, 5 months agoRead our reviews on Google
Simple to use
Bank once. Book on your schedule.
- STEP 01
Buy your hours
Pick a package and pay in full for the best rate — or split it into interest-free payments. You'll have an account to see your balance anytime.
- STEP 02
Book whenever you're ready
Choose any open time and use 1 or 2 banked hours per session. No re-paying, no scheduling months in advance — just book and show up.
- STEP 03
Hours draw down as you train
An hour only comes out of your balance when you actually train — a no-show never burns your time. Running low? Top up in a tap.
- Range time included
- Eye & ear protection
- Loaner firearm available
- Use 1–2 hours at a time
- Hours valid 12 months
100% Satisfaction Guarantee.We keep working with you at no additional cost until you're satisfied — or your money back. Banked hours included.
Simple, flat pricing
One fair price. No membership, no surprises.
A week at a destination academy runs $1,200–$1,800 plus travel. Private lessons that come to your pace — and your range — start at a fraction of that, with no travel or membership.
First-Shot Assessment
$125/ 1 hr
Your one-on-one starting point. Leave with a plan made for you.
- 1 hr, one-on-one
- Range time + eye/ear protection
- Loaner firearm if you need one
- Personal next-steps plan
New to IDS? Use
WELCOME25 at checkout for $25 off your first private.Bring a partner
$125$63/ their seat
Save $63 — half of a solo session
Learn together — a spouse, friend, or family member, same session. Their seat is half what a solo session costs.
- Two learners, one private session
- Still fully hands-on for each
- All gear included for both
- Most people bring someone
- Range time included
- Beginners welcome
- Eye & ear protection
- Loaner firearm available
- No membership required
Start where you are
No experience needed. No judgment.
The hardest part is walking in the door — and we know it. There are no dumb questions here, no one watching, no rushing. Whether you've never held a firearm or you're knocking off rust, your first lesson meets you exactly where you are.
Why one-on-one
No two shooters are the same — so your training shouldn't be either.
At your own pace
No keeping up with a group. We slow down where you need it and move on when you're ready — and you'll feel the progress.
Safety, made simple
Calm, certified, one-on-one coaching. You'll leave knowing how to handle your firearm safely and surely — not nervous about it.
What to expect
Booking takes a minute. Here's exactly what happens.
- STEP 01
Pick a time that works
Choose your day and time online — or text us if you'd rather talk it through first. You'll get a confirmation and a short “what to bring” note.
- STEP 02
We start with the basics
A calm safety orientation, then we build from the ground up. Questions are welcome — that's the whole point of one-on-one.
- STEP 03
You leave with a plan
Supervised live fire, real coaching, and a personal plan for what's next. Most students book their second lesson before they leave.
Meet your instructor
“The academy I wished I'd trained at — built for the student and the instructor, because I'm both. I'm still learning, still growing. I'll meet you wherever you are.”
Ben founded Integrated Defensive Solutions to teach the way he wished he'd been taught: patient, judgment-free, and grounded in real safety — not bravado. He specializes in first-time shooters, women new to firearms, and concealed-carry confidence.
- NRA Pistol Instructor
- NRA Range Safety Officer
- USCCA Certified
- Idaho Enhanced CCW
From first-timers
“I was terrified walking in. I left smiling.”
4.9
Reviews from Google 32 Google reviews
Chad Bennett
2 months ago
I just finished my first lesson with Ben at Integrated Defensive Solutions and I can’t recommend him highly enough. I’m new to handguns and showed up nervous. Ben met me exactly where I was — no ego, no rushed pace, no canned curriculum. Ben actually teaches. He doesn’t just run you through a checklist. He builds the foundation — stance, grip, trigger discipline, sight alignment, follow-through — and corrects in real time in a way that makes the lesson stick. When he caught a safety habit I didn’t know I had, he named it directly without making me feel bad about it. I left with a clear, structured assessment and a specific dry-fire plan to sharpen what we covered. He’s clearly invested in his students’ progression, not just their range time. If you’re new to shooting and you want to learn the right way from someone who treats it as a serious discipline but in a relaxed way, Ben is your instructor.
Belle Scott
9 months ago
Ben is an excellent instructor and builds a really solid foundation in order to support your goals. I wanted to learn how to shoot for both women’s self defense and personal protection when traveling alone in the wilderness. He kept my goals and motivations in mind the whole time and made me feel confident and knowledgeable. I highly recommend integrated defensive, as the lesson was really clear, fun, and informative! Thanks a ton to Ben, I’ll definitely be coming back for more! :)
David Lawyer
3 months ago
Set up a private lesson for myself and my daughter, for her birthday, to learn the fundamentals, firearm safety, proper shooting stance and grip, confidence and comfortability with a firearm. He was amazing. He was patient, he was thorough and over-the-top with his instructions, kept the training serious yet also light-hearted. My daughter who had never fired is already eager to continue training and building on what she learned and coming back for more advanced training when she's ready. HIGHLY recommended!
Honest answers
The questions first-timers actually ask
I've literally never held a firearm. Is that okay?
More than okay — it's who these lessons are built for. We start with safety and the absolute basics, at your pace. You'll never feel rushed or judged.
Do I need to own a gun or bring anything?
No. A loaner firearm and eye & ear protection are included. Just bring yourself, closed-toe shoes, and any questions you have.
What if I'm not comfortable, or it's not for me?
You're covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee: we keep working with you at no additional cost until you're confident — or, if you'd rather, we give you your money back. And your very first session is the First-Shot Assessment — love it or it's free. No pressure, no sales pitch — ever.
Can my spouse or friend come with me?
Absolutely. Many people start with someone they trust. Add a second person to any private session for half the per-hour rate.
Is this about self-defense and fear?
It's about confidence and competence, not fear. We teach calm, capable, safe handling — the skills, not the scare tactics.
Questions about packages
What's the difference between paying in full and over time?
Pay in full and you get the lowest price and all your hours are ready to book today. Pay over time and you split the cost into equal, interest-free monthly payments — your hours unlock as each payment comes through, and you still pay less per hour than booking single sessions.
Do my hours expire?
You have 12 months from purchase to use your banked hours. Rescheduling is always free — we just want you actually training, not racing a clock.
Can I use two hours in one session?
Yes. Use one or two hours per session, whatever fits the day. Your balance simply reflects what's left.
What if I need to cancel a package?
Unused hours can be refunded; hours you've already trained are charged at the standard single-session rate (the package discount applies to hours you actually keep). We'll always walk you through it.
Are these hours just for me?
Yes — a package is yours as a single student, so we can build a real plan across your sessions. Want to bring a partner to a session? You can add a second person at the single-session rate.
Ready when you are
Book your first lesson — and shoot with confidence.
Pick a time in under a minute. Love it or it's on us. We'll see you at the range.