We here at Defensive Tactics and Firearm Training are committed to providing you with the best and most realistic training experience possible. DTFT will achieve this through our professionalism, decades of experience, and most importantly, with compassion. It is our utmost responsibility to provide a learning environment that will help you acquire the fundamentals and skills necessary to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Your safety is our top priority, and we’re committed to helping you master the fundamentals with confidence.
owner/chief instructor
With over 25 years of experience in defense, martial arts, and law enforcement, Daniel Gonzalez leads DTFT with a wealth of expertise. A former U.S. Marine Infantryman and Georgia Army National Guard Infantry member, he also has 14 years of law enforcement experience, including roles as a SWAT Commander and multi-jurisdictional Drug Task Force Agent.
Daniel holds numerous certifications, including Georgia State Senior Instructor, Firearms Instructor, and NRA Chief Range Safety Officer. His 15 years in Tae Kwon Do, boxing, and kickboxing, paired with his extensive instructional experience, support in DTFT’s mission to provide disciplined and effective self-defense and firearms training.
DTFT, founded by Daniel Gonzalez, provides expert firearms training and self-defense education, empowering individuals with the skills and confidence to protect themselves.
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