NRA Personal Protection In The Home

This course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, and experienced shooters

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Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapons License (ECWL)

Comprehensive training course designed to educate individuals on the laws and regulations surrounding the carrying of concealed firearms

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NRA Basic Pistol

Intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation.

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Private Training

We offer Private Training for Firearms Familiarization, Defensive Pistol, and Cleaning Your Firearm.

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“Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.”

— Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper

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Ares Defense Institute (ADI) is Veteran-Owned firearms training business serving Idaho’s Treasure Valley. We offer a unique blend of live-fire training with state-of-the-art indoor video simulations & virtual reality (VR coming in Summer 2024!).

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In addition to a variety of courses with schedules to fit your needs, ADI offers Private Training for Firearms Familiarization, Defensive Pistol, and Cleaning Your Firearm. As a GLOCK Certified Armorer, we also offer a full range of services to keep your GLOCK pistol running smoothly. Please email or call with any questions you may have. Please visit and review our FAQ page.

NRA Basic Pistol

The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience or NRA-affiliation.

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GLOCK Pistol Services

As a GLOCK Certified Armorer, I am not allowed to install or recommend aftermarket parts or the polishing or modification of factory parts.

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Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapons License (ECWL)

This is a training course designed to educate individuals on the laws and regulations...

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Learn more about all our courses. Training ensures that gun owners are educated on the responsible practices...

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What Our Customers say

Darryl is definitely worth your time and money!

Darryl is a highly knowledgeable and competent instructor! With a calm, positive, and reassuring demeanor/voice he imparts those key essential principles for safe weapon operational competency and proven self-defense strategies for surviving an actual gun

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Joe Cardona

We look forward to doing it again!

Darryl was such a great instructor. I’ve always been a little leery around firearms, but lately have been feeling the need to gain confidence in protecting my family. Darryl took my 13 year old daughter

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Danielle Wuerfel

I would highly recommend Darryl to anyone who wants to learn the safety

Darryl has the patience of Job. He was always encouraging and reiterated everything about gun safety which is one of the most important factors in safely using a gun. As often as he had to

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Nancy Wood

He is extremely professional and a wealth of knowledge

I just completed my enhanced concealed carry class at Ares Defense. I can’t recommend them enough! The instruction was excellent and I appreciate the small class size. I received a lot of one-on-one help from

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Tom C.

Thank you for all your time Darryl!!

Darryl class was a great balance of informative and fun to keep us on point and interested the whole day! Thank you for all your time Darryl!!

Jon H.

Absolutely “Enhanced” my skills and abilities!

I am part of a local Security team and have had opportunity to train with some of the best including Class and Range time. I recently completed my Advanced Concealed Carry certification course with Darryl

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Wade Carlson

Darryl is very focused

Darryl is very focused, thorough, and patient. In short, he is an excellent instructor and I highly recommend him.

Stan G.

Darryl’s military background made me feel safe learning from him.

I was looking to get comfortable using a firearm before having one in my home, so I signed up for Darryl’s basic pistol course. Darryl’s military background made me feel safe learning from him. He

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Jenn Gutierrez

I would 100% recommend anyone

Ares Defense Institute puts on a great class. Darryl is a great instructor and very knowledegable. I would 100% recommend anyone looking to get their enhanced conceal carry license to use Ares Defense Institute.

Matt Knauss

Ares Defense Institute (ADI)

Our curriculum goes far beyond mastering shooting fundamentals – we help train your brain to react effectively in the face of a threat. Whether you are a beginner or advanced shooter, ADI will help you become and remain able to defend yourself and your loved ones responsibly.

Ares Defense Institute offers a offers a variety of courses with schedules to fit your needs including Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapons License (ECWL), 3-Part Pistol Series, NRA Basic Rifle, NRA Basic Pistol, and NRA Personal Protection In The Home. Additionally, we provide Private Training for Firearms Familiarization, Defensive Pistol, and Cleaning Your Firearm. Our class sizes are in small numbers to ensure safety and to give our students the personal attention they need to gain the most from their training experience.

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