Practical Defense Systems

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8880 Rio San Diego Dr
San Diego, CA 92108
+1 (619) 663-6811
https://pdsclasses.com
Practical Defense Systems (PDS) is a California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) licensed training facility offering a wide range of security and firearms courses, including security guard card training, concealed carry permit classes, and self-defense firearms courses. We serve all of San Diego County and California, offering online and live classes for California Guard Card, CPR & First Aid, active shooter response, and more. Our instructors are experienced professionals from security, law enforcement, and martial arts backgrounds. Whether you're pursuing a career in security services or seeking personal protection skills, PDS provides expert training at competitive prices. Courses are available online and on-demand.

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5.035 reviews
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Socrates I.
8/11/2025

Very professional and knowledgeable! Joel Persinger incorporates his real- world experiences and training into the class. Makes the course more palatable as he teaches the subject matter with...

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Adam H.
12/29/2025

I was very fortunate to have chosen Practical Self Defense Systems for my CCW training. I knew the requirement had doubled from 8 hours to 16, but didn't know what to expect from the curriculum....

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Walter J.
10/28/2024

I recently attended a class and can only say it was Great Joel Instructor made me feel at ease and explained everything in simple terms. I will be do other classes soon with this company, thank...

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Iluminado D.
4/8/2023

I highly recommend Joel Persinger for anyone who has to take the courses he teaches. With real-world experience, he's very knowledgeable. Add a great personality and an easy way to teach the...

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Justin F.
9/27/2023

Do to the nature of the courses I did not take any pictures but I will do my best to leave a review anwyays. Joel is a great person to learn any practical defense class from. They offer many...

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