NRA Refuse to be a Victim

A Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Seminar in Victorville, CA

Learn how to keep yourself and your family safe in public and online.

NRA Refuse to be a victim course

One of the most important steps toward ensuring your own safety is having a personal safety strategy in place before you need it. The NRA’s Refuse To Be A Victim® seminar teaches the tips and techniques you need to be alerted to dangerous situations and to avoid criminal confrontation.

Learn about: 

  • Developing a strategy for one’s personal safety in and out of the home
  • Preventing cyber crime and identity theft
  • Travel safety
  • Automobile and carjacking safety
  • Crime prevention strategies
  • Protecting yourself from becoming a victim of crime

Note:  This is not a firearms instruction course, and does not include instruction in physical combat self-defense. 

NRA Refuse to be a Victim Seminar Details & Online Registration

SAT FEBRUARY 6
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Seminar
February 6, 2027 @ 01:00 pm
Apple Valley Gun Club – 16699 Stoddard Wells Road, Victorville, CA 92395
SAT JUNE 26
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Seminar
June 26, 2027 @ 08:00 am
Apple Valley Gun Club – 16699 Stoddard Wells Road, Victorville, CA 92395

FAQs

Yes, this is an ideal course for young and older adults.

No. This is a non-shooting course.  Do not bring firearms to this class.

No physical techniques; it teaches awareness and avoidance strategies.

Yes.  Please contact our training department to schedule at [email protected]

Yes this and all of the courses and matches offered at Apple Valley Gun Club are open to the public.  You do not need to be a member to participate.

Apple Valley Gun Club has a variety of course instructors, all with an extensive training background.  Following is a (partial) list of our instructors and their qualifications:

Jason Cole

  • NRA Basics of Pistol
  • NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
  • NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
  • DOJ Firearms Instructor

Deborah Harris

  • NRA Certified instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting
  • NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Rifle Shooting
  • NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Inside the Home
  • NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Outside the Home
  • NRA Certified Instructor CCW
  • NRA Certified Instructor Defensive Pistol
  • NRA Certified Instructor Refuse to Be a Victim
  • NRA Certified Instructor Home Firearms Safety
  • NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer
  • P.O.S.T. Certified Firearms Instructor
  • DOJ Certified CCW Instructor

Jenaraye Ryan (Graham)

  • NRA Pistol Coach (Level 1)
  • NRA Rifle Coach (Level 1)
  • NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
  • NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting
  • NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Rifle Shooting
  • NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Shotgun Shooting
  • NRA Certified Home Firearms Safety
  • NRA Certified Refuse To Be A Victim
  • NRA Certified Personal Protection Inside The Home
  • NRA Certified Personal Protection Outside The Home
  • NRA Certified Defensive Pistol
  • NRA Certified CCW Instructor
  • DOJ Certified CCW Instructor

Tracey Graham

  • NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
  • NRA Pistol Coach (Level 1)
  • NRA Rifle Coach (Level 1)
  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
  • NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
  • NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
  • NRA Certified Home Firearms Safety Instructor
  • NRA Certified Refuse to be a Victim Instructor
  • NRA CCW Instructor
  • NRA Personal Protection in the Home Instructor
  • NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor
  • Stop the Bleed Instructor
  • USCCA Instructor
  • Utah CCW Instructor
  • P.O.S.T Certified Firearms Instructor
  • CA DOJ Certified Firearms Instructor

Jack Kulju

  • NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Pistol Shooting
  • NRA Certified Instructor Basics of Shotgun Shooting
  • NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Inside the Home
  • NRA Certified Instructor Personal Protection Outside the Home
  • NRA Certified Instructor Defensive Pistol
  • DOJ Certified CCW Instructor

Charles Mahoney

  • NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
  • NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
  • NRA Home Firearm Safety
  • NRA Refuse to be a Victim
  • NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
  • NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home

Joni Mahoney

  • NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
  • NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
  • NRA Home Firearm Safety
  • NRA Refuse to be a Victim
  • NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
  • NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home

David Smith

  • NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
  • NRA Certified Rifle Instructor
  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
  • NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
  • NRA Certified Muzzleloader Instructor
  • NRA Personal Protection In the Home Instructor
  • NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor
  • NRA Home Firearm Safety Instructor
  • NRA Refuse To Be a Victim Instructor
  • NRA CCW Instructor

Wendy Stephens

  • NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
  • NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting
  • NRA Basics of Rifle
  • NRA Basics of Shotgun
  • NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
  • NRA CCW Instructor
  • NRA Defensive Pistol
  • NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
  • NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
  • NRA Refuse to Be a Victim
  • NRA Home Firearm Safety
  • DOJ Certified CCW instructor
  • First Aid, Trauma & Stop the Bleed certified

Jonathan Weldy

  • NRA Certified Rifle Instructor (Level 1)
  • NRA Certified Pistol Instructor (Level 1)
  • NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
  • NRA Home Firearm Safety
  • NRA Refuse to Be a Victim
  • NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home
  • NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home
  • NRA CCW Instructor
  • NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
  • DOJ Certified CCW instructor

All AVGC firearms training classes and matches are open to the public.
The gate will be unlocked and open when you arrive and will be locked shortly after the event or class starts. Please arrive on time or early.
Online registration only.  No walk-ins will be allowed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]

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