Shield Tactical was built for people who want to handle a handgun safely, confidently, and under pressure. Not in theory. In real life.
This is not range entertainment. It’s structured training designed to give you skills you can rely on.
Adrian is an ex-police officer, competitive handgun shooter, and firearms instructor with more than 30 years of firearm experience and over 15 years of teaching.
That background matters. It shapes how training is delivered, what gets prioritised, and what gets left out.
You won’t be overwhelmed with jargon or tactics you’ll never use. You’ll be taught what works, why it works, and how to repeat it when it counts.
Adrian is the 2025 Senior Production Champion in the Eastern Gauteng region. And has been awarded Provincial Colours for Handgun Shooting.
Sigi is an avid sport shooter, she currently shoots in Provincial Leagues. She is a qualified personal trainer and has joined the Shield Tactical Team to help get out clients fit for their sport shooting endeavours.
Sigi is a Qualified Range Officer and is also charge of our Social media channels.
Shannon Blyth is a firearms licensing and compliance specialist at Shield Tactical Solutions, with a primary focus on competency applications, firearm licensing, and legal compliance.
A firearm owner since 1994, Shannon developed a deep interest in the licensing and motivation process and has built a strong track record helping clients navigate the administrative side of firearm ownership. In 2025, he founded GASA to assist with competency, licensing, training coordination, and compliance support. GASA currently maintains a 100 percent approval rate on submitted motivations.
In 2026, GASA joined forces with Shield Tactical Solutions, expanding Shield’s end to end offering for responsible firearm ownership.
Before joining Shield Tactical Solutions, Shannon spent his career in shipping and freight before moving into construction in 2011. This hands on background makes him well suited to managing the supply and professional installation of SABS approved firearm safes, ensuring clients meet both legal and safety requirements.
Many people own firearms but never receive proper instruction. Others train once, tick a box, and assume they’re ready.
That gap between ownership and competence is where problems happen.
Shield Tactical exists to close that gap through calm, focused, one-on-one training that builds real skill instead of false confidence.
The aim is simple:
Make you safer
Make you more controlled
Make your skills repeatable under pressure
Training at Shield Tactical is based on three principles:
Every session starts and ends with safe handling. Nothing moves forward until safety is solid. This creates confidence instead of anxiety. As your training progresses, so does your safety.
Shooting well when calm is easy. Shooting well when stressed is not. Training is designed to prepare you for pressure, whether that comes from self-defence or competition. Our sessions are not random we believe that training with purpose makes your journey faster and more focussed than general training sessions.
There are no gimmicks. Techniques are practical, proven, and easy to apply. You’ll understand exactly what you’re doing and why.
Shield Tactical works with:
You don’t need experience to start. You need the willingness to learn properly.
At Shield Tactical our Preference is for One-on-One training, That means:
No rushed drills
No pressure to keep up with others
Immediate feedback
Training adjusted to your pace and ability
This is how people improve quickly and safely.
But should you want to train with a loved one or friend we will gladly accommodate your wishes.
Sessions take place at controlled shooting ranges in Johannesburg. The environment is calm, professional, and focused on learning.
There’s no shouting. No posturing. No intimidation.
Just clear instruction and measurable improvement.
When you train with Shield Tactical, you can expect:
Clear explanations
Honest feedback
Structured sessions
Respect for safety and responsibility
Practical skills you can use immediately
You’ll leave each session knowing exactly what to practise and how to move forward.
Owning a firearm comes with responsibility. Training properly is part of that responsibility.
Shield Tactical helps you meet it with confidence.
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Or contact us if you have questions before you start.
