Diamond Defense - Arkansas Conceal Carry Classes

05/17/2026

Basic CHCL Class coming up Saturday May 30 at 9:00 am.

If you are new to the gun community and desire to carry a handgun for protection, this would be a good starter class for you.

In Arkansas, a CHCL is NOT required for you to carry a handgun concealed or open, if you are legally allowed to own a firearm.

What an Arkansas CHCL is good for, is if you travel across state lines that honor Arkansas CHCL you won’t be carrying illegally. That allows you to carry legally just like you would here at home.

The other benefit of having a CHCL is when you purchase a new firearm, the process is much faster.

Contact me to get registered for the May 30th class. Cost is 80.00.

04/25/2026

If you need to renew your Arkansas CHCL, contact me for a personal or a group appointment.

03/29/2026

Had a great class today at Diamond Defense! Had some really good dudes come for class and to renew their certifications. Everyone did great! Next class will be next month, dates pending. If you just need to renew your license, get ahold of me and I’ll get you worked in just about anytime!

03/26/2026

Worked a little today on my backstop. Need about 9-12 more RR Ties and a load of sand. Getting ready for a Basic Conceal Carry Class this Saturday the 28th at 9 am. If you’d like to get your license, PM me.

03/18/2026

Basic CHCL Class upcoming. Saturday the 28th of March, 9:00 am to noonish. I still have spots open. Contact me asap if you’d like to get your Arkansas Conceal Carry License.

03/17/2026

02/15/2026

Our name Diamond Defense, is unique in a couple of ways. First we are based in Arkansas, the Diamond state but that’s not why we use the Diamond. The reason we use the Diamond is because the 4 points of the Diamond, like the Diamond in a suit of cards, represents the 4 Points of the OODA Loop.

The OODA Loop was a term that was coined by an old Air Force pilot illustrating the basic 4 responses to a violent encounter.

Those 4 points are…….
1) Observe
2) Orient
3) Decide
4) Act

The idea is that if your training doesn’t take you through those 4 stages, you will fall short in a violent encounter.

When you first Observe a situation you must quickly Orient yourself to it. Then you must make a Decision on what to do then Act on that decision based on what you have observed and how you’ve oriented yourself to that encounter.

Training must be with purpose not just burning through ammo at a stationary target. You should role play scenarios in your mind, running through the OODA Loop.

Seeing a scenario, positioning yourself to the threat, deciding on what action you’ll take then seeing yourself acting it out. This helps tremendously but you need to train those scenarios out so if you’re ever in that situation, your chances of survival will be greater.

02/13/2026

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02/03/2026

You don’t have to burn expensive ammo to train! Practice dry fire exercises in your home. FIRST and FOREMOST - MAKE SURE YOU WEAPON IS EMPTY AND MADE SAFE! Keep live ammo AWAY from your immediate area while practicing. ALWAYS treat your weapon as if it’s loaded!

1) Practice drawing and charging your weapon from the holster or from wherever you will be wearing it. Do 100’s of reps just drawing from a concealed position.

2) Practice getting a firm grip as you draw from your holster.

3) Make sure your support hand is close to your chest as you pull your weapon. Get your support hand on the weapon as soon as you can - bring the weapon from the holster to the centerline of your body as close to your body as you safely can, then mate your support hand to the weapon just before you begin the presentation. Then slowly push the weapon into firing position with you finger OFF the trigger. Once you have the weapon extended, align sights and place on target, keepping eyes on front sight - then squeeze trigger!

Practice this over and over and over untill it’s smooth as silk!

Never miss an opportunity to train. Remember, you’ll NEVER perform beyond your highest level of training! Get trained and train harder!

01/28/2026

Basic/Enhanced CHCL Class scheduled for Feb 21 at 9:00 am. If you just want the Basic, you can still come. The Basic portion will be at the first and run approx 3-4 hrs. A few spots are available. Class is in Lincoln area. Address will be given to students prior to arrival.

Any questions, give me a call at 479-445-2271. Ask for Joe