About Us
American Defense Enterprises, Inc.
was founded in 2005. Since then, ADE has been recognized as a world leader in small arms weaponry (handguns, rifles, shotguns). Whether you are an honest citizen concerned with personal safety or an elite operator whose life depends on being proficient with his weapon, ADE can train you to the highest level you wish to achieve. Because of its strict adherence to safety rules and its high instructor-to-shooter ratio, ADE has trained tens of thousands of shooters and has never had an accident. In addition to countless civilians, ADE has trained personnel in the following organizations: Secret Service, CIA, 5th Special Forces, 7th Special Forces, Green Berets, Delta, Marines, Air Force, and Army. ADE has also trained international security teams, diplomatic security teams, university and law school security teams, casino security teams, synagogue security teams…the list is endless. Please visit the Testimonials section of this website to read what these professionals have said about training with ADE.
On an entertainment level…
American Defense Enterprises has trained numerous actors and stunt people for combat roles, it has been a technical advisor for action movies, and it has provided the motion capture for several video games (including the “James Bond” video game and the “Call of Duty” video game).
All ADE firearms instructors
have impressive credentials, phenomenal firearms skills, and a passion for teaching. And all of ADE’s lead firearms instructors are “NRA Certified” firearms Instructors. Several ADE instructors also have police/military backgrounds.
Our Other Clubs
In an effort to meet the growing demand for low-cost firearms training and to encourage civilians to practice safe gun handling skills, ADE also hosts two shooting clubs: “Girls Gun Club” and “Clergy Gun Club”. “Girls Gun Club” was launched in 2014, to assist women with firearms training in a more relaxed and female-friendly environment. And, within a few short months, the number of members exceeded one-thousand. “Clergy Gun Club” was launched in 2019, to create a place where men and women of the clergy would feel comfortable enough to regularly practice shooting, so they could protect themselves and their congregants in light of the ever-increasing attacks on religious institutions.
Please email us for more information about these clubs.
As you can see, ADE is passionate about teaching safe firearms skills across a broad spectrum.
Train with us.
ADE trains out of the Burro Canyon Shooting Park, in Azusa (which is about 45 minutes northeast of downtown LA). The Burro Canyon Shooting Park is a stunning outdoor range set in the Angeles National Forest. So, ADE shooters can expect lots of fresh air along with the opportunity to move-and-shoot (which is essential for learning how to protect yourself in your own home, as well as in an urban environment). ADE shooters are not stuck in cramped shooting bays, crowded next to other shooters, or forced to endure any of the other limitations (or hazards) typically associated with an indoor range. And, in addition to having a traditional outdoor range “firing line” setup, ADE also has several urban combat areas and a police/military shoothouse.
When you register for an ADE course, you will be sent an email containing complete instructions and directions.