10440 Eagle View Drive, Eagle River, Alaska, 99577(907) 360-8332
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Make It Copacetic

Copacetic Defense Training is a self-defense and firearms training company based in Eagle River, Alaska, serving students across Alaska, Idaho, and Missouri. We offer state-approved concealed carry classes, one-on-one handgun instruction, active shooter response training, and unarmed defense, all taught with a safety-first approach that works for complete beginners and experienced shooters alike. Whatever your goals, we have training to match.
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How To Get Started

Getting started is simple. Reach out by phone or through our contact form, and we will help you choose the class that fits your experience and your goals. From there, we schedule your session, either one-on-one instruction or training for your group. When training day arrives, you get patient, hands-on teaching in a safe, welcoming environment. No pressure, no judgment, just real skills you can rely on.

Dr. M. Hildon Guy | Chief Instructor, Copacetic Defense Training

National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Handgun Instructor | NRA Range Safety Officer | Alaska Department of Public Safety Certified Instructor | U.S. Air Force Veteran | Black Belts in Three Martial Arts Systems


Dr. M. Hildon Guy is the Chief Instructor at Copacetic Defense Training in Eagle River, Alaska. A U.S. Air Force veteran and National Rifle Association certified handgun instructor and range safety officer, he teaches state-approved concealed carry, handgun, active shooter response, and unarmed defense classes across Alaska, Idaho, and Missouri, with black belts in three martial arts systems.

The Instructor Behind The Training

Great training starts with a great instructor. Copacetic Defense Training is led by Dr. M. Hildon Guy, a U.S. Air Force veteran, NRA-certified instructor, and range safety officer who also holds black belts in three martial arts systems. He is known for a calm, soft-spoken teaching style that puts beginners at ease and keeps experienced students engaged. Learn more about his background and what Copacetic really means.
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All Skill Levels

From first-time gun owners to seasoned shooters, we meet you where you are.

One-on-One

Personalized, hands-on instruction that moves at your pace and focuses on your goals.

Safety First

Every session is built on responsible habits in a calm, judgment-free environment.

CC Classes & Gun Shows

-Gun Show (Fairbanks): October 10-11th, 2026
-Alaska Concealed Carry (Fairbanks): 17 October 2026
-Outdoorsman Banquet (Wasilla): Oct. 17th, 2026
-Gun Show (Talkeetna): Oct. 24th & 25th
-Gun Show (Fairbanks): October 24-25, 2026
-Gun Show (Anchorage): Oct. 31st & Nov. 1st, 2026
-Gun Show (Willow): 14-15 November 2026
-Alaska Concealed Carry (Wasilla): 21 November 2026
-Gun Show (Palmer): 12-13 December, 2026
-Alaska Concealed Carry (Eagle River): 12 December 2026
-Gun Show (Wasilla): 16-17 January 2027
--Dates are subject to change--
Call or email us for an application and course instructions.

Tuition

-Alaska Concealed Carry (State approved): $165.00
(There is a 10% discount for veterans, active duty military, police officers, former police officers, and 55+.)
-Individual Handgun Instruction (1 hour off the range, 1 hour of live fire): $75 per hour
-Unarmed Defense ($75.00 per hour; $50.00 per hour for groups of 5 or more)
-Active Shooter Response Training (No Charge for Churches; $50.00 per person for groups of 5 or more)
-Call or email us for more information or an application for training.

Tuition

-Alaska Concealed Carry (State approved): $165.00
(There is a 10% discount for veterans, active duty military, police officers, former police officers, and 55+.)
-Individual Handgun Instruction (1 hour off the range, 1 hour of live fire): $75 per hour
-Unarmed Defense ($75.00 per hour; $50.00 per hour for groups of 5 or more)
-Active Shooter Response Training (No Charge for Churches; $50.00 per person for groups of 5 or more)
-Call or email us for more information or an application for training.

Tuition

-Alaska Concealed Carry (State approved): $165.00
(There is a 10% discount for veterans, active duty military, police officers, former police officers, and 55+.)
-Individual Handgun Instruction (1 hour off the range, 1 hour of live fire): $75 per hour
-Unarmed Defense ($75.00 per hour; $50.00 per hour for groups of 5 or more)
-Active Shooter Response Training (No Charge for Churches; $50.00 per person for groups of 5 or more)
-Call or email us for more information or an application for training.