The Defensive Collective
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A Pittsburgh based company specializing in the most modern, comprehensive personal defense and firearms training concepts available.
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04/25/2025
Take your kid to work day was great. James is a pro with the paster gun
03/22/2025
Great low light class last night. Lots of work utilizing night vision, active and passive aiming, as well as white light. We even had decent weather.
03/11/2025
New medium roast at (my unofficial coffee sponsor) has definitely given me performance gains
02/27/2025
Most of my time is spent with people or groups that carry guns for their job. Some of these individuals have done so for a very long time, all over the world. I also get many people that are just getting into the practice of self defense, whose first experience ever shooting is at the class that they've committed to with me.
It's a very diverse crowd, but we're all trying to accomplish the same things. That said, an individuals anecdotal experience doesn't speak to their skill level. (Sorry, not sorry to whomever needs to read that.)
However, the difference maker, regardless of experience, is an open mind, a willingness to listen, and work.
Today I was joined by an armed professional who has significant experience with the military, but no formal pistol training. His ability to listen and desire to learn was admirable, and resulted in substantial progress in a short amount of time. Nothing makes my job more enjoyable.
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11/30/2023
Tremendous time with Jared of who set up a custom class for us getting our night vision use dialed in. Much learning and understanding was accomplished, and we'll absolutely be seeing much more of them. Special thanks to for helping keep us in order.
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About
The Defensive Collective started with a passion, and that is how it continues today. I, as the founder, an avid martial artist and student of personal defense, have trained and continue to study with world class martial artists, firearm instructors, and personal defense experts. With the knowledge that I have gained over the nearly two decades in various disciplines, I have learned the value and personal benefit of these pursuits. I have a genuine love and passion for sharing this information, and would love to use it to create stronger and safer communities through training, education, and consulting.
If you have an interest in anything we offer, I would love to connect. If you do not see it listed on our page, please feel free to reach out, and if I cannot help, I would be happy to do what I can to connect you with someone that can.
