Modern Defense, LLC

Modern Defense, LLC

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Female firearm instructor offering quality handgun education courses to individuals in Co. Spgs, CO Hi guys, I'm Melissa, the owner of Modern Defense.

I feel passionate about spreading safety awareness and firearm tips I acquired through years of shooting and firearm industry exposure. I offer weekly firearm education courses (and an online store) to adults covering everything from safety, shooting technique, mental awareness and realistic scenarios, handgun purchasing fundamentals to the legal aspects of being a responsible gun owner. I believe

05/29/2026

đŸ”„ Holding down the day-to-day at with the PTR 9SDM-Bravo and the PTR 9KT — two of the smoothest roller-delayed 9mm setups you can get!

What are you grabbing before the August 1st deadline when SB25-003 kicks in here in Colorado?

Don’t wait — beat the new permitting & training requirements while you still can. Whether it’s a suppressed SBR or an MP5 favorite, like the 9KT, we’ve got you covered.

At Dragonman’s, we’ll do whatever we can to help you find exactly what you need before time runs out. Come see us in Colorado Springs!

Drop your pick in the comments 👇 What’s on your list?

05/24/2026

đŸ‡ș🇾 Walking through the rooms of sacrifice, where every artifact whispers the fury of battles fought and lives forever changed. From the Revolutionary War’s fight for independence, through the Civil War’s American-against-American hell, to every conflict since — World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, and beyond — millions answered the call so we could walk free.

Each name, each story, each single life lost represents a debt we can never fully repay. One soul. One mother’s child. One father’s son or daughter. Gone, so that tyranny would never silence our voices or chain our future.

For 250 years, their blood has watered the tree of liberty. Because of them, we wake up in a nation of peace, opportunity, and God-given rights instead of fear and oppression.

We must remember. We must reflect. We must honor — not just with words, but with how we live.

Never forget the cost of freedom. Never take it for granted.
Who are you remembering today? Drop their name, their story and branch below 👇

05/22/2026

Other people’s cats? Lame. They just go “meow, meow” like some basic semi-auto house pet.

Our Kitty Kat? Straight BADASS. She doesn’t meow... she PURRRRS in full auto đŸ˜œđŸ’š

This Memorial Day Weekend we’re bringing the heat with a full Machine Gun Vendor on site — 60+ full auto options ready to rent all weekend long!

Come feel what it’s like when the guns actually PURRR for you. (Rental options list on front page of website)

Tag your squad who needs to upgrade from basic house cats to full auto beasts đŸŸđŸ’„

*Next museum tour is Sunday at 10 AM! We will also be open Monday, Memorial Day, 9:30am - 2:30pm

✅60+ full autos
✅No reservations
✅No entry fee
✅Must have a signed waiver
✅Must be 18+ or with a parent/ legal guardian
✅ 9:30am - 3pm (weather permitting)

05/19/2026

🚹 Colorado Gun Owners & Hunters – This Hits Different!

This classic Browning BAR II in 7mm? Just 3 rounds and a magazine impossible to “rapid reload” vs. a modern AR-15 DPMS Kitty Kat 300 BLK..

Yet, both get treated the exact same by Aug. 1 under SB25-003: In-person fi****ms safety course (multiple hours/days), background checks, fingerprints, sheriff’s eligibility card, fees
 lots of red tape.

If you’ve been eyeing that hunting semi-auto or any specified semiautomatic rifle you actually want – get it before August 1.

After that? Be ready for the application + training grind. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

What’s exempt:
-Lever-action fi****ms
-99% of pump-action shotguns
-99% of bolt-action fi****ms
-99% of handguns
-99% of .22 LR rifles without a separate upper/ lower

*(Reason for the 1% is FDD had 1-3 fi****ms in those categories on their prohibited draft list and we are waiting to find out if they remain or taken off in the official July 1 list — This included Desert Eagles, Q Fix Bolt fi****ms, a RIA VRPA40 along with certain R***r 10/22 rifles without a separate upper & lower receiver).

What are you grabbing before the deadline? Traditional hunter or modern setup? Drop it below 👇

🔗 Full details + how to prepare on CPW website (Search SSF’s)



(For informational purposes only. Always verify with official state resources like leg.colorado.gov or CPW.)

05/14/2026

Just tried shouldering this beast of a .50 Cal Barrett for the first time
 and yeah, she humbled me real quick 😂

I’ve fired plenty of guns way bigger than I am, but this monster kicked my butt before I even pulled the trigger. Absolute respect to Charlie for making it look easy — He shoulder-fires the 50 BMG like it’s nothing. Legend.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to tame this cannon (or just want to blast some other machine guns), come out and step up to the challenge! We’ve got the Barrett, a full lineup of machine guns, and a ton more ready to go.

📍 Dragonmans – May 23rd & 24th
đŸš« No reservations needed
💰 No entry fee

Tag your crew and let’s see who’s the real stud of your group đŸ‘€đŸ’„

05/13/2026

I actually had a very normal childhood, but you’d never know it LOL.. My dad definitely made life interesting— Take his jeep for example.. It started with one innocent license plate and suddenly he’s flooring the gas on an idea with zero brakes. Full send. No permission. Pure freedom. My mom was the best đŸ„°

‱ Roof? Deleted in a single Sawzall weekend. “It was holding me back from my dream”
‱ Twin .50 cal deuces on top? “Because one is not enough, obviously” đŸ’„
‱ M60 riding shotgun because the passenger seat belongs to freedom now
‱ Celluloid-operated mini gun up front
 because nothing says ‘morning coffee run’ like 4,000 rounds of pure American motivation☕

This is peak America, folks: one man, one wild idea, and the God-given right to turn his Jeep Wrangler into a mobile fortress without asking permission. Land of the free, home of the tactically unhinged🐉

Love you anyway, dad — never change. You’re living the dream.

Drop your stories below of what your Dads (or anyone) who took one idea and went full throttle — drop your Let’s celebrate those who work hard and unapologetically buy what they deserve đŸ‡ș🇾

05/06/2026

đŸ”„ Much Needed Mag Change Reps with Heretic Customs đŸ”„

Just put a rifle through its paces (getting in mag changes I don’t practice enough) and damn
 it runs flawlessly. Butter-smooth cycling, zero hiccups, and feeding like a champ. Literally no seating issues or malfunctions. If you want a rifle that just works every single time, this is it (find in store or build your own on their website).

Threw on a RC2 and a .us suppressor cover for some real workout reps. Absolute game changer. If you’ve ever accidentally grabbed the can mid-string, you know the benefit of zero burn gear.

Of course I had to show off the U-Can too — Because, we are now stocking these in store at ! Battery-free, secure, and the perfect way to transport and store everything when it’s time to pack up.



(Shoot on the range in Colorado Springs for only $15/person/day at - No memberships)

04/30/2026

First time running the Hesychia SixK suppressor
 and damn. đŸ”„

Sorry to the crew for constantly mixing you up with your sister company — my bad for getting the names intertwined! You are two separate but badass veteran-led brands and I’ll get it right going forward.

That said
 this thing is legit. First round out of the can and the sound reduction was immediately noticeable — way quieter than I expected. Gas blowback was nonexistent!

Huge thanks to the IDG team for creating a great product—Respect.

Photos from Modern Defense, LLC's post 04/25/2026

Yesterday we had the privilege of teaching a hands-on firearm education class for a local youth criminal justice program (ages 14-18, with full parental consent). đŸ”„

Instead of letting our young people only hear the negative rhetoric and fearful assumptions about fi****ms, we gave them real education and positive experiences that build confidence, respect, and accountability.

The day included:
‱ Classroom fundamentals: The 4 Safety Rules, how to properly check and clear a firearm, safe storage practices, ammunition basics, and maintenance responsibilities.
‱ Range time: Supervised safe shooting techniques in a controlled environment.
‱ Critical discussions: Legal responsibilities, consequences of careless behavior, preventative strategies, situational awareness and how to communicate effectively with law enforcement.

These mature, responsible students left with a deeper understanding of why the Second Amendment matters and how to be positive, safe representatives in the fi****ms community. Education breaks barriers. Knowledge creates responsible citizens. Hands-on experience builds respect.

All photos used in this post were taken with explicit consent and have been fully approved by the parents of the students involved.

Proud of every young person who stepped up to learn. The future of responsible gun ownership starts here.

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Eastern Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
80929