Modern Sword
Professional Firearms Training for Self-Defense & Competitive Shooting
Welcome to Modern Sword, a veteran-owned firearms training company dedicated to delivering professional gun training rooted in discipline, responsibility, and real-world performance. We provide comprehensive firearms instruction designed to improve shooting accuracy, speed, situational awareness, and defensive readiness for both self-defense and competitive shooting environments.
At Modern Sword, faith, family, and community are at the core of everything we do. Our structured firearms courses blend proven tactical principles with the performance standards of competitive shooting, helping students build confidence, precision, and safe gun-handling skills. Whether you are a beginner seeking foundational handgun training or an experienced shooter refining advanced tactical techniques, our programs are built to elevate your proficiency.
Our Firearms Training Focus Includes:
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Defensive handgun training
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Concealed carry skill development
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Tactical shooting techniques
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Competitive shooting performance
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Real-world scenario training
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Firearms safety and responsible ownership
Our mission is to equip responsible citizens with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. Through expert instruction and hands-on range training, we help you develop the mindset and mechanical efficiency required for high-pressure situations.
Train with purpose. Train with discipline. Train with Modern Sword.
Upcoming Events
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Enhancing Your Shooting Skills
Expert Firearms Training Focused on Speed, Accuracy & Real-World Performance
At Modern Sword, we specialize in professional firearms training designed to develop both speed and accuracy under structured, performance-based instruction. Whether your goal is to strengthen your self-defense capabilities or improve your competitive shooting performance, our certified instructors provide clear, disciplined guidance every step of the way.
Our training programs are built around proven shooting fundamentals, safe firearm handling, and practical drills that sharpen reaction time, precision, and consistency. Students receive hands-on coaching to refine mechanics, improve efficiency, and build confidence in high-pressure scenarios.
Through expert instruction and a commitment to responsible gun ownership, Modern Sword helps shooters at every level move toward measurable proficiency and lasting skill development.
Our Courses
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3 hr
130 US dollars
2 hr
200 US dollars
2 hr
200 US dollars
3 hr 30 min
280 US dollars
3 hr 30 min
300 US dollars
6 hr
1,000 US dollars
10 hr
1,350 US dollars
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250 US dollars
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200 US dollars
Our Instructors
Professional Firearms Training Built on Family, Experience & Community
Modern Sword is a friend and family-oriented firearms training team comprised of experienced instructors and dedicated support members with diverse backgrounds in shooting, tactical training, competitive performance, and real-world application. Our collective experience allows us to deliver well-rounded, professional gun training that meets shooters at every skill level.
Our mission is simple: provide the highest quality firearms instruction in a safe, structured, and engaging environment. Whether you are new to the range or refining advanced defensive skills, our instructors focus on safe gun handling, practical shooting techniques, and skill development that translates beyond the range.
At Modern Sword, training is designed to be educational, challenging, and rewarding. Students gain confidence, improve accuracy, and build valuable life skills such as discipline, situational awareness, and responsible decision-making. We are committed to creating a positive training atmosphere where safety comes first, learning is constant, and every range day is both productive and enjoyable.
Join a team that values faith, family, community, and the responsible pursuit of excellence in firearms training.
Chief RSO, Instructor, Owner
Roman Tressler
Roman Tressler is the Chief Range Safety Officer (RSO), Firearms instructor and owner of Modern Sword. Roman is a US Army, combat veteran and served overseas during Operation Enduring Freedom. While in military service, he has completed various combative and non-combative training with various infantry, non-infantry and Special forces groups. He was also trained by Baltimore PD S.W.A.T, and various NRA Courses and certifications. He brings real world tactics, knowledge, and experience to Modern Sword and their students.
Many of Roman's passions outside teaching, and using firearms is his Family. He is a father to 3 Daughter and Married to his wife for 20 years. He enjoys Blacksmithing, hiking, camping, cigars, and spending time with his family and friends. He is always one to joke and tries to ensure everyone he is around is having a good and memorable time.
D.C. RSO, Instructor, Owner
Dex Robinson
Dex Robinson is Modern Swords Deputy Chief Range Safety Officer (D.C. RSO), Firearms Instructor, and owner. Dex brings years of shooting experience ranging from competitive shooting training, and training with top tier shooters from the competition world and former Special Forces soldiers. He enhances Modern Sword by focusing on speed and accuracy, and brings a unique perspective and ability to make our students and instructors more efficient and effective.
Dex has many passions out side of the firearms world. Such as Reading the Bible, Fitness ,Cars, Anime, and Chess. He enjoys spending quality time with his sisters, nieces and parents, and his friends. If you are ever looking for a hype man or someone to push you to be the best, there is no one better than Dex.
RSO, Instructor, Gun Expert
Brett Armon
Brett Armon is one of Modern Swords Range Safety Officers and Instructors. He is also Modern Swords leading gun expert. His understand and knowledge of many types of firearms leads him to be on of our top RSO's when it comes to assisting new shooters and new gun owners with firearms questions and operations. Brett brings years of shooting knowledge and experience, as well as training for competitions, and armed private security.
Brett lives and breaths firearms and it is his biggest passion. But a close second is the fighting world. Brett has well over a decade of self-defense, and MMA training, where he studied under some of the top trainers and fighters in the country. Besides the fighting world, he focuses heavily on his 3 daughters, and enjoys spending as much time as possible with his family and friends. Family is the most important factor in his life bringing a wholesome touch to the Modern Sword Family.
Our Philosophy
Our Approach to Firearms Training
At Modern Sword, our approach to learning is built on structure, accountability, and measurable improvement. We create a supportive yet performance-driven training environment where students are encouraged to grow while being challenged to elevate their skills.
Our instructors emphasize the development of speed, accuracy, and consistency without ever compromising safe and responsible firearm handling. Every course reinforces proper fundamentals, including grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, and situational awareness, ensuring students build a strong technical foundation before advancing to higher-level skills.
We believe effective firearms training requires individualized attention and deliberate practice. Through hands-on coaching, performance feedback, and structured drills, each student progresses at a pace that strengthens both confidence and competence. The result is precision under pressure, improved efficiency, and the ability to apply learned skills in both defensive and competitive shooting scenarios.
At Modern Sword, training is intentional. Every repetition has purpose. Every lesson builds toward mastery.
FAQ's
Considering Enrolling in Our Firearms Training Courses?
Thinking about joining Modern Sword for professional firearms training? We understand that choosing the right gun training program is an important decision. Below are answers to common questions designed to help you better understand our courses, training structure, and what to expect on the range.
Whether you are interested in beginner handgun training, defensive shooting techniques, or improving your competitive shooting performance, our programs are built to provide safe, structured, and results-driven instruction. We focus on responsible firearm ownership, proper safety protocols, and skill development that translates into real-world confidence.
If you have additional questions about course requirements, equipment recommendations, skill levels, or private instruction options, our team is ready to guide you. At Modern Sword, we are committed to helping you train safely, build precision, and develop the mindset needed to become a more capable and responsible shooter.
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Course Timings: Our course timings are flexible to accommodate varying schedules. We offer private, and group trainings to help accommodate your needs.
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Class Environment: Our Classes, both Private and Group, we aim to have a fun, and enjoyable experience, while also maintaining safety and professionalism.
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Instructor Qualifications: Our NRA certified instructors are highly effective professionals with over 20 years of combined training experience in various fields and firearms.
Testomonials
John F.
“Working with Modern Sword has greatly improved my shooting accuracy and confidence. The instructors are skilled professionals who create a welcoming and conducive learning environment."
Sara H.
"The training at Modern Sword helped me build my self-defense skills effectively. The techniques taught are practical and useful in real-life situations."
Matt G.
“What can I say except a great experience all around. Had a great time and the instructors were amazing. So knowledgeable and safety was their first concern.”
