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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

Built by Veterans, Backed by a Proven Security Firm

ODI Security is the parent company and backbone of ODI Academy. Learn more about our security services below.

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All membership agreements require 30-days written notice to cancel your membership. This form will serve as your 30-days written cancellation notice. Note that if you have a scheduled renewal payment within 30-days of your invoice billing date, the payment will be processed as scheduled. Your membership will be canceled at the end of your final paid month. All payments are non-refundable. All grandfathered membership rates will also be forfeited and returning members will be subject to current rates.

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