“Owning a piano does not make one a pianist any more than owning a handgun makes one a good shooter.”

— Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper

Ares Defense Institute (ADI) is Veteran-Owned firearms training business serving Idaho’s Treasure Valley. We offer a unique blend of live-fire training with state-of-the-art indoor video simulations & virtual reality (VR coming in Summer 2024!).

Ares Defense Institute (ADI)

Our curriculum goes far beyond mastering shooting fundamentals – we help train your brain to react effectively in the face of a threat. Whether you are a beginner or advanced shooter, ADI will help you become and remain able to defend yourself and your loved ones responsibly.

Ares Defense Institute offers a offers a variety of courses with schedules to fit your needs including Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapons License (ECWL), 3-Part Pistol Series, NRA Basic Rifle, NRA Basic Pistol, and NRA Personal Protection In The Home. Additionally, we provide Private Training for Firearms Familiarization, Defensive Pistol, and Cleaning Your Firearm. Our class sizes are in small numbers to ensure safety and to give our students the personal attention they need to gain the most from their training experience.