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Krav Maga Schools That Also Teach Firearms Defense

Some Krav Maga schools extend their reality-based approach to defensive firearms — concealed-carry fundamentals, safe handling, and drawing and shooting under stress — taught by qualified instructors and always within the law. It's a natural fit for students who want their personal-safety training to reflect the full range of real-world threats, taught with the same emphasis on judgment, de-escalation and avoiding a confrontation wherever possible. Where and how this is offered varies widely, and firearms training is regulated — check exactly what a school runs, its prerequisites, and the local rules before you enroll. The 115 Krav Maga schools below also show real evidence of teaching firearms defense — from the school's own site or from students' reviews — ranked by rating, with the student mentions shown as proof.

Related guide: how these arts compare for self-defense — Krav Maga vs BJJ vs Muay Thai.

The arts a school teaches come from its own website, its Google business categories, and students' reviews. Programs change; if training firearms defense is the reason you're choosing a school, confirm it with them before you commit.

All 115 Krav Maga schools that also teach firearms defense, ranked by rating

  1. Dragun Defense — Harrisburg, NC
    5 ★★★★★ 726 reviews · 13 member mentions

    “I recently completed the Concealed Carry training course with Hasan at Dragun Defense, and I couldn’t be more impressed.”

  2. Triangle Self-Defense & Tactical Training — Durham, NC
    5 ★★★★★ 565 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 24 member mentions

    “I have taken 3 concealed carry classes over the course of my lifetime (on account of my letting them expire) and each one has been through a different company and instructor.”

  3. Silverback Self Defense — Cypress, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 467 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons Certified
  4. Sanchez Tactical — Española, NM
    5 ★★★★★ 459 reviews Kids & teens Certified · 14 member mentions

    “I recently took a concealed carry weapons course with Marcos from Sanchez Tactical, and I can’t recommend it enough!”

  5. Tactical Fitness Austin — Georgetown, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 428 reviews Beginners welcome Private lessons · 11 member mentions

    “I had the chance to take the Basic Pistol Operator class with Ron a while back, and it was an awesome experience—one that’s still helping me today.”

  6. OIS Emeth Krav Maga USA — North Miami, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 341 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons Certified · 2 member mentions

    “I left feeling much more confident and comfortable handling my firearm safely.”

  7. Xtreme Tactical Defense - St. Louis — Fenton, MO
    5 ★★★★★ 265 reviews Beginners welcome Private lessons · 17 member mentions

    “Definitely felt comfortable in the CCW class with students having a wide range of experience.”

  8. Valley Self-Defense — Stillwater, MN
    5 ★★★★★ 248 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Certified

    “I’m far from an experienced gun user but after taking this class I feel confident that I could handle a handgun if one was put in my hands today.”

  9. New World Defense & Fitness - Gym, Krav Maga, Boxing, BJJ — Fort Myers, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified
  10. Fort Worth Combatives — Fort Worth, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 221 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified
  11. Colorado Krav Maga Fort Collins — Fort Collins, CO
    5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified
  12. Fayetteville Krav Maga | Self Defense — Fayetteville, AR
    5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Private lessons
  13. Strength 4 Combat — Boynton Beach, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions

    “I contacted him regarding the beginner's firearm course.”

  14. Krav Maga Worldwide - Fort Lauderdale — Oakland Park, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 135 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons Certified

    “My husband & I are embarking on a 14 month cross country trip and were looking for alternative self defense to a firearm.”

  15. SPAR Self Defense — Buffalo, NY
    5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  16. Boise Cities Krav Maga — Eagle, ID
    5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 10 member mentions

    “I recently took two of the BC Firearms handgun classes and was able to gain new skills and become more confident in using a handgun.”

  17. Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga — Cary, NC
    5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
  18. Hudson Valley HaganaH — Milford, PA
    5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

    “From Boxing to Tactical Firearms to Axe🪓.”

  19. The Forge Training Center — Lafayette, IN
    5 ★★★★★ 79 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  20. Jericho Tactical Academy — Iron Station, NC
    5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Private lessons · 18 member mentions

    “Hands down the place to go if you're looking to get your Concealed Carry, learn defensive techniques and skills, or train on tactical measures.”

  21. DF6 Defense Academy — Metairie, LA
    5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens · 3 member mentions

    “My son and I had an amazing experience with DF6 Defense Academy for the Basic Pistol Course.”

  22. Claymore Fighting & Fitness — Huntsville, AL
    5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified · 3 member mentions

    “We have also had the opportunity to attend and a CCHDF Introduction to Handgun Course which Ryan instructed.”

  23. Dragon's Den Self Defense Academy — Katy, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons Certified · 5 member mentions

    “Besides attending some of his stunt training classes from time to time, today I went to his Basic Pistol Training class.”

  24. Elite Combatives Krav Maga — Fairfield, CT
    5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

    “He also provides optional training courses like firearms, trauma courses and more for a separate fee.”

  25. Close Quarters Combat Academy — Ann Arbor, MI
    5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews Private lessons
  26. Valor Personal Defense Systems — Mercer, PA
    5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews Level 1–5 · 24 member mentions

    “As part of the Krav Maga program, I have also taken their Basic Pistol Course which was outstanding.”

  27. 360 Krav Maga Spring Hill — Spring Hill, TN
    5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  28. Tactical Krav Maga — Broomfield, CO
    5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons Certified · 26 member mentions

    “By the end of the second day, I was noticeably more skilled in my shooting, more confident in my ability to use a handgun, and more determined to improve on certain skill sets.”

  29. Hendokickboxing & Krav Maga — Hendersonville, NC
    5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
  30. Combat Fitness Martial Arts — Doylestown, PA
    5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons Certified
  31. Storm Krav Maga — Bohemia, NY
    5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome
  32. Citadel Krav Maga — Santa Clarita, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Certified
  33. Executive Self-defense Krav Maga & Weapons Training — McKinney, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons · 2 member mentions

    “Last weekend, my wife, son, and I participated in their Defensive Pistol Prep class.”

  34. HARDLINE KRAV MAGA — Boston, MA
    5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified · 3 member mentions

    “I first took the Basic Firearms course and really appreciated the informal yet very professional way the class was taught.”

  35. Krav Maga Salem — Salem, OR
    5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome
  36. Kingdom Krav Maga @ Cornerstone Church — Olive Branch, MS
    5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Private lessons · 2 member mentions

    “If you want to learn close combat techniques, knife defense, or anything associated with firearms, this is the place to go for top-notch training.”

  37. Progressive Combat Systems — Aurora, CO
    5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
  38. Counter Strikes Martial Arts — Albany, OR
    5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Kids & teens · 5 member mentions

    “I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking for a professional, informative, and enjoyable concealed carry course.”

  39. Krav Maga Essentials / Corporate Krav Maga — Norwalk, CT
    5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
  40. Krav Maga Force Schaumburg — Schaumburg, IL
    5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Free intro Private lessons Certified · 3 member mentions

    “Very happy with the class and look forward to future opportunities for continuing concealed carry and gun safety education!”

  41. Krav Maga Roanoke — Salem, VA
    5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Certified
  42. Battle Rock Krav Maga — Knoxville, TN
    5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
  43. Krav Maga Defiance Port Jeff — Port Jefferson Station, NY
    5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Beginners welcome

    “It's very well-rounded, so far we've gone over gun disarmament from multiple positions, we've practiced striking and other types of self-defense.”

  44. Level 6 Krav Maga — Houston, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Certified
  45. Magen Krav Maga — Boca Raton, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons · 3 member mentions

    “Very thorough course that I would highly recommend to anyone and everyone who wants to learn about basic firearm and self-defense.”

  46. Krav Maga Worldwide of Madison — Madison, AL
    5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons Certified

    “David is absolutely phenomenal when it comes to education with self defense and handgun use.”

  47. Sambo Fort Worth — Fort Worth, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified
  48. Mount Pleasant Krav Maga — Mt Pleasant, SC
    5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons · 3 member mentions

    “Not only does he teach self defense, he also holds pistol and rifle classes.”

  49. First Shield Defense — Fort Wayne, IN
    5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Beginners welcome · 2 member mentions

    “I started for our self-defense and apex concealed carry programs - but since we added Black Market BJJ to our weekly training schedule I’ve been doing that as well!”

  50. Reticent Warrior Tactics — Pooler, GA
    5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Private lessons · 7 member mentions

    “Approximately 3 months ago I received private firearms lessons from Vann and it was by far the best firearms training I've had since becoming an official gun owner.”

  51. Fight Back Fit - Self Defense & Fitness — Houston, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Private lessons Certified
  52. Ronin Martial Arts Academy — Grand Rapids, MI
    5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews Beginners welcome
  53. Absolute Self Defense & Fitness — Augusta, GA
    5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  54. Dynamic Tactical Defense — Grandville, MI
    5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons
  55. Krav Maga of Orange County — Mission Viejo, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons Certified
  56. Cascadia Krav Maga — Bend, OR
    5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Certified
  57. Tom Smith's Forge Martial Arts Academy — Northford, CT
    5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Private lessons
  58. Apex Combat & Fitness — San Jose, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Free intro
  59. Corporate Krav Maga — Armonk, NY
    5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
  60. Reticent Warrior Krav Maga — Pooler, GA
    5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons Certified
  61. Combative edge Krav Mga self defense and fitness — Tucson, AZ
    5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified
  62. Krav Maga Shield — Lake Mary, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Certified
  63. Liberty HaganaH Center — Paoli, PA
    5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
  64. Striker's Edge Krav Maga — Wichita, KS
    5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  65. Flowing Combat — Monterey, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews Beginners welcome Private lessons

    “Gary is well-versed in a variety of martial arts styles and self-defense techniques, from dim mak to gun disarming.”

  66. MKKM - Master Kobi Krav Maga USA — Houston, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Certified
  67. Harrison Krav Maga — Harrison, AR
    5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Certified
  68. Perigon Defense Academy — Taylors, SC
    5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Beginners welcome Level 1–5
  69. Sentinel Combatives — Young Harris, GA
    5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
  70. Stoneridge Tactical Academy — Central Point, OR
    4.9 ★★★★★ 838 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Certified · 23 member mentions

    “I signed up for the Women’s Beginner Handgun course through Stoneridge Tactical, as I had very little to no experience with guns and have been wanting to get my concealed carry.”

  71. Rocky Mountain Self Defense & Fitness — Castle Rock, CO
    4.9 ★★★★★ 297 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons
  72. Plus One Defense Systems — West Hartford, CT
    4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 6 member mentions

    “I recently attended the pistol permit and modern weapons class with Darin (through The Tactical Boutique), and it was my first time ever shooting.”

  73. Colorado Krav Maga Denver — Denver, CO
    4.9 ★★★★★ 142 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Certified
  74. Colorado Krav Maga Broomfield — Broomfield, CO
    4.9 ★★★★★ 140 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified
  75. Bushido Ryu Dojo -Krav Maga, Karate, Jujitsu, Dania Beach Fort Lauderdale — Dania Beach, FL
    4.9 ★★★★★ 131 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  76. A+R TACTICS — Charlotte, NC
    4.9 ★★★★★ 126 reviews Beginners welcome Private lessons Certified · 4 member mentions

    “I highly recommend AR Tactics to anyone serious about firearms training, whether you're a civilian, law enforcement, or military.”

  77. Anta's Fitness and Self Defense — Doral, FL
    4.9 ★★★★★ 109 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
  78. Kirk's Martial Arts & Krav Maga — West Chester, PA
    4.9 ★★★★★ 93 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Certified
  79. Impact Martial Arts — Oshkosh, WI
    4.9 ★★★★★ 91 reviews Kids & teens
  80. Condition 1 Combat Center — Spring, TX
    4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

    “From jujitsu to striking to firearms and self defense, they teach it all.”

  81. Krav Oz — Germantown, MD
    4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified
  82. Watchdog Krav Maga — Columbia, MD
    4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Certified · 2 member mentions

    “The Freestate Firearms Training event yesterday was great!”

  83. Modern Era Warriors — Ranson, WV
    4.9 ★★★★★ 59 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Private lessons Certified
  84. Heroes Martial Arts — Fayetteville, NC
    4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens
  85. Gorilla Combat LLC — Eden Prairie, MN
    4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
  86. Israeli Martial Arts Academy Westlake Village — Westlake Village, CA
    4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 15 member mentions

    “In a matter of 2 hours, my wife and I went from not knowing anything about guns, to being able to confidently handle, load, and accurately shoot a pistol.”

  87. Treadstone Defensive Tactics — Fort Mill, SC
    4.9 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome · 2 member mentions

    “In addition I highly recommend his DE class if you have your concealed carry.”

  88. SoCal Krav Maga — Murrieta, CA
    4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Kids & teens Certified
  89. Krav Maga Kentucky — Lexington, KY
    4.9 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
  90. Contact Combat SLC — Salt Lake City, UT
    4.9 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons · 2 member mentions

    “Through private lessons we combined firearms early on which has corroborated well with my live firearm training.”

  91. Colorado Krav Maga Lakewood — Lakewood, CO
    4.8 ★★★★★ 95 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons Certified

    “Krav Maga is just the beginning -- they do seminars covering everything from practical firearms to axe throwing.”

  92. Krav Maga Force — Chicago, IL
    4.8 ★★★★★ 83 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Private lessons Certified

    “They even include classes for using knives and firearms offensively instead of simply defending against them.”

  93. Colorado Krav Maga Littleton — Littleton, CO
    4.8 ★★★★★ 74 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified
  94. East Texas Krav Maga — Tyler, TX
    4.8 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons

    “From self defense to fitness to firearms training, ETKM has been an incredible resource for me.”

  95. Jon Penny's Black Belt Academy — Perrysburg, OH
    4.8 ★★★★★ 35 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified · 4 member mentions

    “Also, I've taken a few different handgun training classes that Jon has offered, some of which focused on higher-end tactical scenarios (such as home defense.”

  96. Performance Krav Maga — Mays Landing, NJ
    4.8 ★★★★★ 18 reviews Kids & teens
  97. Confluence Krav Maga — East Alton, IL
    4.8 ★★★★★ 4 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified
  98. Krav Maga & Fitness Center — Merriam, KS
    4.7 ★★★★★ 57 reviews Beginners welcome Private lessons
  99. Evolve Krav Maga — Fort Collins, CO
    4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens

    “” It seems as if every month a new instructor is brought in to teach something unique, from hostage scenarios, handgun training or situational awareness.”

  100. Longview Krav Maga — Longview, TX
    4.7 ★★★★★ 19 reviews Kids & teens

    “Took my concealed carry class here.”

  101. Krav Maga of Orange County — Irvine, CA
    4.7 ★★★★★ 13 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Level 1–5 Private lessons Certified
  102. React Defense Systems Phoenix — Phoenix, AZ
    4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome · 7 member mentions

    “Firearms Safety Course was a blast!”

  103. Krav Maga of Southern Colorado — Colorado Springs, CO
    4.6 ★★★★★ 41 reviews Free intro Kids & teens

    “I took their 3 day tactical civilian CCW gun course and I was floored with how great it was.”

  104. Krav Maga Xtreme — Richmond, CA
    4.6 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons
  105. Grand Rapids Self Defense — Grandville, MI
    4.6 ★★★★★ 13 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified

    “I wholeheartedly recommend this class for anyone who wants to become comfortable with their firearm in critical situations, or build on their current experience and knowledge base.”

  106. Reality Krav Maga — Louisville, KY
    4.6 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens

    “Oh, and if you have a concealed carry permit (or you plan on having one), they'll incorporate that into your training as well!”

  107. Reno Krav Maga — Reno, NV
    4.6 ★★★★★ 5 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
  108. Rocky Mountain Krav Maga — Castle Rock, CO
    4.5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Certified
  109. Krav Maga Maryland — Columbia, MD
    4.3 ★★★★☆ 125 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Certified · 2 member mentions

    “The concealed carry class is a must!”

  110. Phoenix Krav Maga and Fitness | PhxKravFit — Phoenix, AZ
    4.3 ★★★★☆ 78 reviews Free intro Kids & teens Certified

    “There are extra seminars that Matt puts on every once and a while like firearms classes and weapons fighting classes.”

  111. Level 6 Krav Maga - Heights — Houston, TX
    4 ★★★★☆ 4 reviews Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Certified
  112. Israeli Self Defense — Houston, TX
    3.7 ★★★★☆ 37 reviews Free intro Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons · 4 member mentions

    “Classes offered in Krav Haganah, Maui Thai, Combat Fitness, Aikido, Brazilin Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Stick-fighting, and Firearms are diverse and compliment one another.”

  113. Corporate Krav Maga — Sarasota, FL
    3 ★★★☆☆ 2 reviews Private lessons
  114. Krav Self Protection — Merced, CA
    Not enough Google reviews yet Kids & teens Certified
  115. Phantom Krav Maga — Meridian, MS
    Not enough Google reviews yet Certified

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