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Protect The Important

Dedicated to highest skill level with maximum safety.
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Whether Fun or Protection, Do It Safe, Do It Right

About us

Our Mission Statement

Protect The Important’s mission is to teach the safe, responsible, and proper use of firearms. Founded by a firearm owner and instructor certified by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA), Protect The Important is committed to providing the highest quality education that will enable individuals to make informed decisions for their personal safety and firearm usage.
PTI’s goal is to build a community where firearm owners are knowledgeable, skilled, and responsible. We believe that the proper attitude combined with quality training and regular practice is essential to firearms safety whether used for sport or protection.

Bob Marsolais

President and Founder

Our Most Popular Courses

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The Basic Pistol Shooting class is for all individuals regardless of previous experience. The class teaches the students how to safely handle, store, aim, shoot a handgun. The class also includes information about California laws which can be very confusing.
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The next step after the Basic Pistol Shooting course is the Personal Protection in The Home course.  Students will learn and practice defensive shooting skills that may be used to defend your home. 
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After mastering the skills taught in the NRA Basics of Personal Protection Inside the Home course, the next step is the NRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside the Home course.
Within the first 24 hours after registering, PTI will gladly issue a full refund. After 24 hours, the materials for the class have been automatically ordered. I will gladly reschedule your class to a more convenient date, but no refunds will be issued.