Red Dot Self Defense

About Red Dot Self Defense

Red Dot Self Defense offers private, small-group or one-to-one coaching sessions focused on personal safety, self-defense, situational awareness, and self-protection. We'll work together to develop skills, train, and
build confidence.... all in an effort to help you become more comfortable and knowledgeable with your firearm.

About Your Instructor:
Cherie, a local to the Linden and Clements areas, is passionate about teaching and developing others. From firearms training to farmsteading skills, her personal mantra echo’s her love for learning, as she firmly believes that life is too short to not learn new things! Whether it is guns, raising backyard poultry, or beekeeping - she is always happy to encourage others to get started. 

Here is a snapshot of her stats:

• California Department of Justice – Bureau of Firearms DOJ Certified Instructor, Certified since 2018

• TWAW, Certified Instructor (certification for training women), Certified since 2018

• USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor – Concealed Carry & Home Defense #703263, Certified since 2018

• National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Instructor – Certified Shotgun #229663974, Certified since 2020

• National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified RSO - Range Safety Officer #229663974, Certified since 2017

• National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Instructor – Certified Rifle #229663974, Certified since 2022

• USCCA - Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, Completed Training, Certified Since 2018

• Completion - Lodi Police Department Citizen Police Academy, April 2019

• Completion - San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy, March 2020

• Chapter Leader Instructor, AWA Shooting Chapters – Current (Mother Lode Chapter), volunteer Leader since 2017

Farmsteading/Specialty Related:

• 20+year Poultry Leader in 4-H and a CDFA certified Poultry Health Inspector (PHI) for California Fairs & Expos

• Teaches chickenkeeping classes and has provided on-site consultations for more than 15 years

• Leading area resource in beekeeping - Certified UC Davis Apprentice in the Master Beekeeper Program

• Teaches beekeeping classes and provides consultations

 

Certifications

• USCCA - Certified Firearms/Defensive Shooting Instructor
  
• NRA Certified Shotgun, Rifle Instructor
• NRA Range Safety Officer
  
• TWAW (The Well Armed Woman) Certified Instructor
• AWA Volunteer Chapter Leader Instructor
• California Department of Justice - Certified Instructor
  
• Private & Small Group CCW - Calaveras, San Joaquin, Coming Soon - Butte County
  
• USCCA Emergency Aid/CPR Certified
• USCCA Affiliate # 349209

Policies

Cancellation Policy

If WE need to cancel your class:

Courses will be conducted rain or shine, but unforeseen events may force cancellation or re-scheduling by the instructor.  Courses may also be cancelled or postponed by the instructor due to insufficient attendance.  Students will be notified as soon as possible in this event so that they can be given the option of rescheduling or obtaining a credit towards a future class. Please note, that we do not issue refunds (see refund policy).

 

If YOU need to cancel your class:

We require that you cancel at least fourteen (14) days before the date of your scheduled class, via email only to RedDotSelfDefense@gmail.com. We will offer you a credit of 75% which will be valid for one (1) year from the date you cancel. If the credit is not used with one (1) year, it will become null and void.

If you cancel less than fourteen (14) days before a scheduled class, you will be given credit of 50% of the course fee towards another class.

If you cancel within 48 hours before a scheduled course or you are a no show to a course, no credit will be offered - No Exceptions.

We understand that illness, family emergencies and other incidents arise that may require your absence from a scheduled training. Because the instructor is often required to pay for the range bay rental and materials (or provide a non-refundable deposit) regardless of the circumstances, we are unable to offer refunds (see refund policy).

Reschedule Policy

In most cases, rescheduling is completed in the form of a credit towards another class offered in the future by the instructor. This credit will be valid for one (1) year from the date you cancel. If the credit is not used with one (1) year, it will become null and void.

In circumstances where the instructor has canceled the class due to unforeseen events or insufficient attendance, students will be notified as soon as possible in this event so that they can be given the option of rescheduling. We will re-schedule a class as soon as possible after the original class date.

Refund Policy

Please note, we do not offer refunds. However, we will credit your payment (minus any appropriate administrative or processing fees) towards a future class fee. In addition, no credit will be given after a class begins. If students fail the class or cannot complete their qualifications, there are no refunds.

Other Policy

By agreeing to these terms, you agree that you have read all the website/class information and agree to the policies and information therein.
Students will be briefed at the start of each class day on safety policies and procedures.  Failing to follow these policies and procedures may result in the student being removed from class with no credit or refund. Any student suspected of being under the influence of any intoxicating substance will not be allowed to participate in any training. 

Bring your best positive attitude, ready to learn and have fun! All students must demonstrate their ability to follow instructions and remain safe at all times. This includes following all universal firearm safety rules and paying close attention at all times.

Waiver

Students are required to complete and sign this waiver prior to class:

https://form.jotform.com/240166879677171

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