About Us

prag·mat·ic

adjective

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Who is Pragmatic Defense?

My name is Derek Perrault, owner and lead instructor. My passion is firearms instruction.

  • NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
  • NRA Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor
  • NRA Personal Protection Instructor
  • USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor
  • USCCA Women’s Handgun and Self Defense Instructor
  • Nevada Approved CCW Instructor
  • USPSA, Steel Challenge & IDPA Competitor
  • US Air Force Master Sergeant, Retired
  • US Air Force Small Arms Expert, Rifle & Pistol
  • US Army Expert Weapons Qualification Badge, Rifle & Pistol
  • US Air Force Elementary Excellence in Competition Badge, Service Pistol
  • German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency, Gold