ADTA helps you learn & maintain defensive handgun skills in a safe and supportive social environment.
We are a member-led, member-instructed, non-profit organization in the Pacific Northwest, which brings together the generosity of our members to help our neighbors, friends and communities be safer. We provide shoot-on-the-move and low-light defensive practice that you cannot get on your own at the range.
08/18/2026
Now that some time has passed and the facts are mostly available about the Idaho In-N-Out incident - Have you reevaluated your daily equipment choices as a result? Any change to your related training? What were the big or small lessons learned from the incident?
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08/05/2026
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Last nightâs ADTA pepper spray workshop in Lynnwood was not only educational but as fun as the below video shows. Thank you ADTA volunteer and members that participated and the mob from Everettâs A Girl & A Gun chapter.
Interested in us? Be sure to check out all of ADTAâs upcoming public and member-only events at https://armeddefense.org/upcoming-events
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07/15/2026
đŻ ADTA Instructor Jeff H. led last nightâs Live-Fire event, running a laundry list of drills using a timer to add some additional stress into the drills. It was a great night, especially since we welcomed experienced shooter Geoff to his first ADTA Everett Live-Fire. RSO Don J. gave an excellent safety briefing and watched us have fun while he kept us safe. We have the best members and volunteers!
đ« One student switched his from his often malfunctioning R***r Security 9 to a Walther PPS that actually worked flawlessly. The Chief Instructorâs 2011 also worked this time too, following a recoil spring change. Occasionally everything just comes together.
đł Chief Instructor Brandon K. plans to lead Augustâs Everett Live-Fire. Advanced warning is appreciated.
đââïž Interested in us? Be sure to check out all of ADTAâs upcoming public and member-only events at https://armeddefense.org/upcoming-events
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07/13/2026
What did you do last Saturday? We had a blast with our newest members!đ« đ
Every other month, ADTA's experienced team of volunteers, led by Chief Instructor Doreen S., hosts a Beginners / New Members Workshop that offers a blend of classroom instruction, dry-practice, and live-fire training.
To ensure each student receives ample individual support, registration is capped at a limited number. We encourage interested participants to sign up early. The next workshop is September 12th at the Bellevue Gun Club.
Visit https://armeddefense.org/upcoming-events to explore all upcoming ADTA events.
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Everything came together nicely at last nightâs Live-Fire event in Everett. Tailored training featuring drawing, moving, thinking, pewing and dealing with too many malfunctionsâŠ
Guns are machines and of course are prone to malfunctions when put to the test. In last nightâs cases, one shooter was a little loose on gripping their handgun. In the other case a custom comped 2011 got a little too dirty to cycle properly. Allegedly 2011âs require more cleanings and recoil spring rate tuning than a trusty G***k. Who knew? đ
Big thank you to last nightâs excellent cadre of volunteers; Brandon K and Jeff H as our instructors and Gary L as our range safety officer.
Interested in us? Be sure to check out all of ADTAâs upcoming public and member-only events at https://armeddefense.org/upcoming-events
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05/27/2026
To quote the Marines, "the body cannot go where the mind hasn't been.â
At last nightâs public workshop, ADTA board director Don J. facilitated a powerful discussion on mindset and our decisions surrounding a self-defense incident. You really missed out if you werenât able to attend this one. Thank you for your continued service to ADTA Don!
Interested in us? Be sure to check out all of ADTAâs upcoming public and member-only events at https://armeddefense.org/upcoming-events
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05/25/2026
Hope to meet you soon at Cruzinâ To Colby!
05/13/2026
Newly minted instructor Jeff thought it would be fun to torture us at last nightâs Live-Fire event in Everett. The dot torture drill is just that and itâs a tough drill that focuses on extreme accuracy, especially when shot at 5 yards. Give it a try on your own, or join ADTA and be in good company with other humbled shooters.
https://www.triggerpressers.com/articles/dot-torture-drill/
Interested in us? Be sure to check out all of ADTAâs upcoming public and member-only events at https://armeddefense.org/upcoming-events
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05/13/2026
Curious about ADTAâs live-fire events in Everett and Bellevue? Come see us at our vendor booth at the Cruzinâ To Colby car show on Memorial Day in downtown Everett. Everettâs âA Girl & A Gunâ chapter will be there with us too.
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