Our classes are open to every member of the Jewish community, no experience required. They cover everything from basic self-defense to firearms licensing and situational awareness training.
We operate our core security teams in California and Arizona while providing training, consulting, and community security guidance nationwide. Our programs have supported institutions, community leaders, and security teams across the United States and internationally.
Community training and education is the first layer of our security model and the entry point for most people in our community. Our classes give you practical, real-world skills you can use to keep yourself, your family, and the people around you safer.
We offer classes for individuals as well as dedicated training programs for institutions and community groups who want to bring situational awareness and conflict resolution training directly to their staff and members.
You do not need to be a CTM volunteer or have any background in security to participate.
We built our curriculum around practical skills. Our experienced instructors meet you at your level and give you tools you’ll put to work immediately.
Hands-on training that builds confidence and practical ability. Open to all ages and fitness levels. No experience needed.
Concealed carry weapons licensing clinics that walk you through the legal requirements, safe handling, and real-world application of carrying a firearm in California or Arizona.
Whether you’re picking up a firearm for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills, our range classes give you structured, supervised practice with qualified instructors.
Learn to read your environment, identify risk early, and de-escalate before a situation becomes a threat. These classes are available for individuals and can be brought to your institution or community group as a dedicated training session.
Community training classes are for anyone in the Jewish community who wants to be more prepared. You don’t need a security background, a firearm, or any prior training. If you want to show up more capable for yourself and the people around you, this is where you start.
Institutions and community organizations can also request group training in situational awareness and conflict resolution for their staff, security teams, or general membership.
We currently offer classes in California and Arizona. If you’re outside these areas, please reach out, as we’re growing.
Community training is the foundation of our layered approach to synagogue safety and community security. Every other program depends on it. Trained members become CTMs, support professional guards, and know how to act when patrol responds.
Learn how community training connects to other programs:
Please also reference our frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page.
We offer self-defense, CCW clinics, firearms safety and skill-building, situational awareness training, and conflict resolution classes. All are open to the community with no experience required.
No. Our instructors meet you where you are. Whether you’ve never held a firearm or you’re working to sharpen existing skills, we have a class for you.
Yes. We regularly offer free self-defense classes to the community. Fill out the inquiry form or check the class schedule to see what’s coming up.
We currently operate in California and Arizona. View the class schedule or fill out the inquiry form to find sessions near you.
Yes. We offer situational awareness and conflict resolution training for individuals and as dedicated sessions for institutions and community groups.
Yes. We offer situational awareness and conflict resolution training for schools, shuls, and community organizations. Use the inquiry form to discuss what works for your group.
Our Pistol 1 class is designed to give shooters a solid understanding of firearms safety and function, proper range etiquette, loading and unloading procedures, and the 7 elements of marksmanship. These are the fundamental building blocks for all firearm applications. If you are a new firearm owner, or you have been to the range a number of times but would like to improve your accuracy and control, this is a great class to join. If precision is not a problem but you would like to shoot faster, we will discuss the tools for that as well.
“Firearms 101” Lecture and Q&A - The training will be focused on responsible firearms ownership – from purchasing your first firearm to discussing training, licensing, and other key considerations, including safe storage.
Magen Am’s goal of the evening is to ensure that every individual and family who is considering the responsibility of utilizing firearms in your personal safety plan is equipped with the knowledge and information they need to be as effective as possible.
This class will also feature a hands-on demonstration to maximize what will be taught. You can expect the following to be covered during the training:
Learning and implementing the critical four rules of gun safety
Understanding the options of firearms and why you might choose one over the other
Insight into the need for consistent learning and training
Legal considerations in realizing there is a third fight to be prepared for
How to be a responsible firearm owner
For our Pistol 1 class, you must provide your own ammo. There is ammo for sale at the range office, which opens at 8 am. You must be at least 21 years old and have a valid ID to purchase it. If you are borrowing one of our firearms, we use 9 mm ammo. We suggest purchasing 100 rounds, though it is possible that you won't use them all.
For our Private Sessions: ammo is included in the training.
Pistol 1, 2 and 3: You do not need to own a handgun for these classes. You will be asked in the registration form whether you need to rent one from us.
Private Sessions: You do not need to own a handgun for these classes. You will be asked in the registration form whether you need to rent one from us.
CCW Skills: You need to bring the handgun that you carry to this class that is assigned to your CCW. It's also highly recommended that you bring your holsters with you as well.
Home Defense: You do not need to own a handgun for this class. You will be asked in the registration form whether you need to rent one from us. If you do own a gun, please bring the one you’d be most likely to use in a home defense situation.
Firearm Ownership Lectures: None
Pistol 1: None
CCW Skills: Must have taken Pistol 101
Home Defense Class: Must have taken Pistol 1
Privates: None
If you have already received your CCW permit and have never taken any of our classes:
We offer self-defense, CCW clinics, firearms safety and skill-building, situational awareness training, and conflict resolution classes. All are open to the community with no experience required.
No. Our instructors meet you where you are. Whether you’ve never held a firearm or you’re working to sharpen existing skills, we have a class for you.
Yes. We offer situational awareness and conflict resolution training for individuals and as dedicated sessions for institutions and community groups.
Yes. We regularly offer free self-defense classes to the community. Fill out the inquiry form or check the class schedule to see what’s coming up.
Yes. We offer situational awareness and conflict resolution training for schools, shuls, and community organizations. Use the inquiry form to discuss what works for your group.
We currently operate in California and Arizona. View the class schedule or fill out the inquiry form to find sessions near you.
