Personal Safety & Defensive Options
Not everyone chooses a firearm as their primary means of personal protection. At Seacoast Firearms Training, we believe responsible self-defense begins with education, awareness, and choosing the right tools for your comfort level, lifestyle, and legal environment.
We offer civilian-focused personal safety training using nationally recognized programs from MACE® Security International and the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA).
MACE® Personal Defensive Spray Training
MACE® brand pepper spray is one of the most widely used personal safety tools in the world. When carried and used responsibly, it provides an effective non-lethal option for personal defense.
Our MACE® training covers:
- How defensive sprays work and when they are appropriate
- Legal considerations for civilian carry in Massachusetts
- Proper carry methods and safe deployment techniques
- Situational awareness and avoidance strategies
- Limitations and post-incident considerations
This training is ideal for:
- New shooters or non-shooters
- College students and young adults
- Professionals who cannot carry firearms at work
- Anyone seeking a non-lethal self-defense option
Learn more about MACE® education at:
https://educate.uslawshield.com/mace/
USCCA Civilian Defensive Training
As a USCCA-certified instructor, Seacoast Firearms Training offers civilian-appropriate defensive education focused on lawful self-defense, decision-making, and personal responsibility.
USCCA-based instruction may include:
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
- Defensive mindset and situational awareness
- Use-of-force decision-making for civilians
- Emergency response and personal safety planning
- Active threat awareness (civilian response, not law enforcement tactics)
These courses are designed for responsible citizens seeking education, not tactical or law-enforcement training.
View USCCA training credentials:
USCCA Instructor Profile
Active Threat Awareness & Preparedness
Seacoast Firearms Training also provides civilian-focused active threat awareness education suitable for schools, businesses, houses of worship, and community organizations.
This training is not tactical in nature and does not teach law enforcement or offensive response techniques. Instead, it focuses on:
- Recognizing pre-incident indicators and warning behaviors
- Situational awareness in public and workplace environments
- Decision-making under stress
- Run, Hide, and other widely accepted civilian response concepts
- Communication and coordination during emergencies
- Post-incident considerations and personal safety
Active threat awareness training is appropriate for:
- Schools and educational institutions
- Businesses and workplaces
- Churches and faith-based organizations
- Community groups and non-profits
Which Option Is Right for You?
Every student is different. Some choose firearms, others prefer defensive spray, and many benefit from a combination of education and awareness training.
If you are unsure which course is appropriate, we are happy to help guide you based on your experience level, environment, and goals.