About The DO For Self Institute for Defense:
The Do For Self Institute is dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through education, training, and preparedness. We believe in building confidence, responsibility, and self-reliance by offering high-quality programs designed for everyday people who want to take safety into their own hands.
Our institute provides:
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CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) Training – Equipping responsible citizens with the knowledge of laws, safe handling, and real-world defensive skills.
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PILB Security Guard Courses – Preparing future security professionals to meet state standards while developing the confidence and discipline needed to protect and serve.
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Women’s Defense Training – Creating a supportive environment for women to gain practical skills in firearm use, situational awareness, and personal safety.
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Community Initiatives – Offering outreach, workshops, and resources to strengthen neighborhoods and promote safety, awareness, and unity.
At The Do For Self Institute, our mission is simple: to educate, empower, and prepare people to take responsibility for their own defense and the defense of their community.
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Our Mission
The Do For Self Institute for Defense LLC is a full service firearms training company. Our curriculum is designed to offer beginner and advanced classes to our students. We believe that self defense is a lifestyle that with the proper coaching, can become second nature to a person with the least experience in handling firearms.
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Our team
karim hameed
Chief Instructor
The Chief Instructor Karim Hameed is a self defense lifestyle consultant who holds NRA instructor credentials. Karim is certified in several disciplines such as inside the home protection, outside the home protection, basic pistol instruction, and defensive pistol instruction. Karim is also a certified CCW instructor in the state of Nevada.
Certifications:
NRA Instructor Certified
Nevada State CCW instructor certified