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Georgia Firearms and Security Training Academy (GAFASTA) is a Veteran-Owned and Operated Company.


GAFASTA is a provider of the highest level of firearms training and awareness presentations throughout Georgia including Atlanta, Gainesville, Athens, Rome and Savannah.

 

GAFASTA develops tailor-made programs for Groups, Businesses, and Individuals that want the best training available to meet their specific needs.


GUN TRAINING WITH CHIEF RODNEY SMITH!


ULTIMATE MALE ACADEMY stopped by the other day for some gun training!


Watch our exclusive clip from that session!


ACTIVE THREAT TRAINING

Get the training you need!


What do you do when you're faced with a threat in your house of worship, in a parking lot, at work?


GAFASTA has training classes for these exact situations.

FIREARM TRAINING SAVES LIVES IN TEXAS


The incident at the West Freeway Church of Christ in  Texas on December 29th was a difficult situation in many respects. But if it were not for the training and skill of the parishioners, a lot more lives would have been lost.


At GAFASTA, we provide this type of training. We are providing a link to this video for educational purposes only. Viewer discretion is highly advised.


GAFASTA ON 11 ALIVE NEWS

Stores, shoppers to be on the lookout for thieves during holiday season.

With a busy weekend expected at many malls and stores, security experts warn shoppers to be vigilant.
GAFASTA ON 11 ALIVE NEWS

Walking you through an active shooter situation.

Due to the recent tragedy in Florida, Rodney "Chief" Smith was asked by Atlanta Channel 11 to describe what to do in case of an emergency. Here's what you need to know in order to survive.

We have training classes for these exact situations.

Get the Highest Quality Firearms and
Security Training Available from GAFASTA!

• Unarmed and Armed Security Training Courses


• Private Detective Blue Card Security Training


• Law Enforcement  and Security Guard re-qualifications

• Firearms Training Course for Basic Pistol Safety, Intermediate Level, Advanced Tactical and Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Courses


• NRA Basic Pistol safety class, NRA Pistol Instructor and other NRA courses

• Presentation Training includes: Church Security Team Active Shooter, Domestic Terrorism and Emergency Management Training Courses


• Tactical Shotgun


• Tactical AR-15


ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING

Recent active shooter and Domestic Terrorism incidents in schools, businesses, and places of worship have made this training more relevant than ever. It is crucial to have procedures in place for identifying, preventing, and reacting to active shooter and Domestic Terrorism threats. Are you prepared?

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

This course teaches simple, but effective awareness techniques for you, your family, 

and your co-workers to practice in your everyday lives.


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REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM

The single most important step toward ensuring your own safety is having a personal safety strategy in place before you need it. NRA's Refuse To Be A Victim® program teaches the tips and techniques you need to be alerted to dangerous situations and to avoid becoming a victim.

LESS LETHAL DEFENSE

There are pros and cons to any form of personal protection. This course examines different options for less lethal personal protection and discusses the pros and cons of each.

ROOM CLEARING

Every home owner, business owner and church security team member requires proper training to secure an area from threats. Room clearing encompasses a complex set of protocols that requires knowledge and skills. Team GAFASTA will give you the confidence and techniques to perform safely and effectively.



USE OF DEADLY FORCE &

GEORGIA CARRY LAWS

This course is designed to break down the relevant information including Situational Awareness, Drawing Techniques, Close Quarters Combat, Georgia Carry Laws, and Use of Deadly Force as per O.C.G.A 16-3-21.

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