The Protector's EDC CHALLENGE

How do your skills measure up?

Put your skills to the test, sharpen your edge, and build the confidence to protect yourself and your family with high-impact EDC drills.

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1 GOAL

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Home Defense, Church Security, School Protection, or Workplace Safety. Protect the places you are.

Advance Your Confidence and Skills Faster Than Anything Else Ever Could.

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BELIEVE IT OR NOT, BeING A highly skilled protector
IS WITHIN YOUR REACH

And It Starts Here.

You feel a deep responsibility to protect your family. But you have a nagging worry: in a real crisis, will you know what to do?

Hope is not a plan. You deserve the confidence to be the protector your family trusts.

We understand that responsibility. We help patriotic Americans like you get the real-world skills and rock-solid confidence to keep your family safe, no matter what.

Don't wait until it's to late...

1. Schedule Your Training: Find a class that fits your needs.

2. Learn Proven Skills: Get hands-on training that works under pressure.

3. Live with Confidence: Become the capable, aware, and ready protector your family deserves.

You love your family and feel a deep responsibility to keep them safe. But in the back of your mind, you may have the same worry as many other hard-working Americans: "In that one moment I pray never happens, will I know what to do?"

Hope is not a plan. You deserve to have the skills and confidence to be the protector your family trusts.

We understand that responsibility. We help patriotic Americans like you get the real-world skills and the rock-solid confidence to keep your family safe, no matter what.

Becoming your family's protector is a simple, three-step process:

1. Schedule Your Training: Find a class that works for you.

2. Learn the Skills: Train with our experts to learn simple defense techniques that actually work under pressure.

3. Live with Confidence: Build the mindset to always be aware and ready.

You can continue to just hope for the best and risk making common, life altering mistakes in a crisis.

Or, you can get the right training and finally gain:

• The peace of mind that you know how to keep your family safe.

• The rock-solid confidence of a true protector.

• The freedom that comes from always being ready.

Don't wait for the moment you pray never happens.

When you train with us, you will finally gain:

• Peace of Mind knowing you have a plan.

• Rock-Solid Confidence in your skills.

• The Freedom that comes from always being ready.

You can continue to just hope for the best and risk making a life-altering mistake in a crisis. Or, you can get the right training today and become the protector your family is counting on.

About us

Hi, I'm Woody. I started on the journey of concealed carry and personal protection over a decade ago but it wasn't until after my third child was born that I realized I was epicly failing to protect my family in the most critical way.

That realization sent me on a mission to gain the knowledge and skills I needed to be the most prepared and capable protector possible. I've become a trusted expert in a field I never thought was possible. Now I feel called to serve as many men as possible and help American families become more prepared.

Woody Woodbury

Hi, I’m Woody. As the founder of Black Desert Survival and a lifelong student of personal preparedness, I draw on years of living around the world and extensive travel to develop practical strategies for protecting yourself and your family in today’s unpredictable environments.

I’m a veteran firearms instructor with real defensive training experience. I’ve spent years coaching private clients and running live-fire courses, always emphasizing safe, repeatable skills you can rely on in real life.

While I’m not a Veteran or law enforcement officer, my approach is grounded in real-world defensive training designed for the patriotic American civilian who takes personal protection seriously.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

22 yrs

As a Student of Personal Security

6 yrs

Training Students in Self-Defense

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Stressed About Violent Crime

Howdy, I'm Woody

As I Husband and Father, I Understand the Responsibility You Feel. You need proven and practical real-world defensive skills to protect your family in an unpredictable world, not a watered-down police or military program.

As a veteran firearms instructor with decades of experience, my approach is grounded in one thing: repeatable skills designed specifically for the realities of civilian life.

This is practical training you can actually use from a Veteran Firearms Instructor with...

• 20+ Years of Real-World Experience: Decades of personal security and preparedness training.

• 6+ Years of Training Experience: Veteran Firearms Instructor with years of hands-on, live-fire coaching.

• 100% Civilian-Focused: My approach is grounded in safe, effective repeatable skills designed for your life, not a combat zone.

20+ years

6+ years

Hands-On, Live-Fire Coaching

Personal Security Experience

100%

Civilian Focused For Real Life

EDC Trainer Founder & Instructor

Howdy, I'm Woody

As a lifelong student of personal preparedness, I draw on years of living around the world and extensive travel to develop practical strategies for protecting yourself and your family in today’s unpredictable environments.

I’m a veteran firearms instructor with real defensive training experience. I’ve spent years coaching private clients and running live-fire courses, always emphasizing safe, repeatable skills you can rely on in real life.

While I’m not a Veteran or law enforcement officer, my approach is grounded in real-world defensive training designed for the patriotic American civilian who takes personal protection seriously.

22 years

6 years

Training Students in Self-Defense

As a Student Of Personal Security

100%

Worried About Violent Crime

EDC Trainer Founder

Woody Woodbury

Hi, I'm Woody. I started on the journey of concealed carry and personal protection over a decade ago but it wasn't until after my third child was born that I realized I was epicly failing to protect my family in the most critical way.

That realization sent me on a mission to gain the knowledge and skills I needed to be better prepared and the most capable protector possible.

I never imagined that my personal journey would lead to becoming a trusted expert in a field I never thought was possible.

Now, after countless hours of training, I feel the calling to serve as many men as possible and help American families become more prepared and skilled protectors of themselves and the ones they love.

Founder, Instructor

Howdy, I'm Woody

As the founder of Black Desert Survival and a lifelong student of personal preparedness, I draw on years of living around the world and extensive travel to develop practical strategies for protecting yourself and your family in today’s unpredictable environments.

I’m a veteran firearms instructor with real defensive training experience. I’ve spent years coaching private clients and running live-fire courses, always emphasizing safe, repeatable skills you can rely on in real life.

While I’m not a Veteran or law enforcement officer, my approach is grounded in real-world defensive training designed for the patriotic American civilian who takes personal protection seriously.

22 years

6 years

Training Students in Self-Defense

As a Student Of Personal Security

0 years

Worried About Violent Crime

Battle Tested Principles and Skills

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Training Philosophy

Real Skills For Real Life

Protect your family. Get the skills. Be ready. EXPLORE TRAINING

LIVE IN-PERSON COURSES

Be ready to protect. Get hands-on training. Take a course.

PRIVATE EDC COACHING

Protect your family. Master the skills. Book your private session.

Protect your family. Secure your life. Get your complete strategic plan.

SPECIALTY CONSULTING

Live In-Person Training

EDC Pistol Foundations

Firearms Training

EXPLORE COURSES

Gunfighter Pistol Tactics

Firearms Training

Gunfighter Combatives

Force-On-Force Training

CARRY PISTOL FOUNDATIONS

Concealed Carry Course

GUNFIGHTER PISTOL TACTICS

Concealed Carry Course

GUNFIGHTING DYNAMICS

Force-on-Force

PERSONAL SECURITY TACTICS FOR EDC

Situational Awareness

Concealed Carry:

EDC FOUNDATIONS

This course isn't just about shooting; it builds the core skills you need to protect yourself and your loved ones from violent threats.

Coaching Packages

DEFENDER

• 4 In-Person Coaching Sessions

• Carry Position Coaching

• Carry Pistol and Ammo Type Selection

• Holster and EDC Gear Selection

Starts at: $1,500

PROTECTOR

• Everything in "Defender" Plus

• 4 In-Person Coaching Sessions

• Carry Position Coaching

• Carry Pistol and Ammo Type Selection

• Holster and EDC Gear Selection

• EDC Gear Setup and Stress Testing

• Situation Awareness Field Training

Starts at: $1,500

OPERATOR

• Everything in "Protector" Plus

• 4 In-Person Coaching Sessions

• Carry Position Coaching

• Carry Pistol and Ammo Type Selection

• Holster and EDC Gear Selection

• EDC Gear Setup and Stress Testing

• Situation Awareness Field Training

• force-on-force training session for advanced skills development

Starts at: $1,500

Available Training Options

Private 1-on-1 Training

High impact personalized training based on our core curriculum.

$600/student

Couples Course

Get a tailored training experience perfect for you and your spouse! (2 students)

$500/couple

Small Groups

3-6 students. Train with up to 6 friends and build a sense of real community.

$200/student

PREMIUM TRAINING

EDC PISTOL FOUNDATIONS

Essential Concealed Carry Principles and Techniques

Real-World Concealed Carry Training

EDC DEFENSE TACTICS

Advanced Strategies and Tools To Help You Win In A Gunfight

GUNFIGHTER COMBATIVES

Real-World Scenario Based Force-On-Force Training

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HOME DEFENSE AND FAMILY SECURITY

PRIVATE COACHING

Achieve more, faster with the ultimate training experience that is custom tailored to your skill level, needs, and goals with concealed carry and self defense.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Peace Of Mind and Security Should Never Be An Afterthought In Your Home.

FAITH

FREEDOM

FAMILY

In-Person Courses

CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING

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EDC PROTECTOR

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S.A. TACTICS FOR PERSONAL SECURITY

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TRAINING COURSES

Real World Training For Real Life

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150+

15

Years of experience

Happy clients

ESSENTIAL CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING

PRIVATE COACHING

Our obsession has led us to discovering the best methods for anyone to quickly develop advanced skills with concealed carry and defensive shooting.

Quickly take your skills and abilities to the next level so you will be ready to protect yourself and those you love when evil comes to your door.

CONCEALED CARRY and PERSONAL SECURITY

Home Defense & Family Protection

Never be complacent with your security and protection, even at home.

Top rated by 100+ clients

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YOUR 3-STEP PLAN TO BE READY

Don't let regret haunt your life.

2. PRESSURE TEST YOUR SKILLS

Commit to master simple, repeatable systems that work under pressure.

3. LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE & PEACE OF MIND

Become the capable, aware, and ready protector your family deserves.

1. SCHEDULE YOUR TRAINING

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