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Overwatch Defense International
Firearms, Medical, and Security Training from Professionals Who Do This for a Living.
PPO License #122517
California's Premier Training Academy
ODI Academy is veteran owned and operates at the highest standards to make sure you get the life saving training and skills you need.
Students Certified
8,000
Qualified Veteran Instructor
20
Years of Combined Military Service
100
ODI Academy is veteran owned and opereats at the highest standards to make sure you get the life saving training and skills you need.
Students Certified
2,500
Qualified Veteran Instructor
10
Years of Military Service
50
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Firearms Training
learn, sharpen, and perfect your skills.
BSIS Security Training
Become a trained, tested, and trusted professional.
Personal Protection
Learn to protect yourself and those that matter most.
Medical Training
learn how to respond and treat effectively when seconds count.
What Our Students Are Saying
"Knowledgeable and Professional"
I took a hand gun course from overwatch defense recently. Nick and Rob were super knowledgeable and professional, but also were really relaxed and made it fun. It wasn’t stressful at all. Not only did I learn how to shoot more effectively with my gun. I also got to shoot their personal guns as well. Even if I didn’t have my own gun to shoot, they had ones I could have used and they provided ammo as well. It was a badass time and I’ll definitely be doing it again soon.
Jesse Bord
"Most Valuable Training Experience"
I recently completed an advanced carbine class with Nick and Rob, and it was hands-down one of the most valuable training experiences I’ve had. These guys are the real deal—professional, knowledgeable, and completely dialed in to what matters in real-world situations. Safety was the number one priority. We covered room clearing techniques, reloading under pressure, and engaging targets while physically exhausted. Every drill was designed to push us outside our comfort zones while reinforcing solid fundamentals….
Henry
"Invaluable"
Nick and his team are the most knowledgeable, professional, and bad-ass operators to learn from! I brought my own guns from home and got to learn how to shoot them in a wide variety of experience-based drills. Nick fixed my right hand/left eye dominant aim in 30 seconds!! The attention to detail is second to none and the experience gained by training with Nick and his team are invaluable. I recommend this course for beginners to advanced shooters!
James
"Very Experienced Instructors"
I have taken four Overwatch classes and have learned so much that I have recommended them to my friends, coworkers, and neighbors! The classes are taught by very experienced instructors who possess years of both professional experience as well was teaching experience, and the pace is adaptable for different level learners. Overwatch further maintains the highest safety standards while also keeping the classes fun and entertaining while we’re l learning hands-on practical skills….
Brooklyn
"Top Tier Weapons Handling/Defense Training in So Cal"
To anyone looking for top tier weapons handling/defense training in So Cal, you would be hard pressed to find a better outfit that Overwatch. Nick and Rob (both military background instructors) are detail oriented with an emphasis on safety and remain professional while making concepts digestible and easy to comprehend for the common man. Will definitely use in the future again.
Clay
"Doing Things the Right Way"
Overwatch Defense is the real deal. I’ve seen firsthand how committed they are to doing things the right way—no cutting corners, no fluff. Just solid people who know what they’re doing and show up when it matters. If you’re looking for professionals who take security seriously and actually deliver, this is who you call.
Alex
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ODI Security is the parent company and backbone of ODI Academy. Learn more about our security services below.
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