Los Angeles · Southern California
Executive Protection Training in Los Angeles
DAG-USA’s 5 Day Executive Protection course trains VIP / PSD operators near Los Angeles at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa — live-fire counter-attack drills, motorcade work, advance procedures, and a multi-venue final exercise.
Why train with DAG-USA
Real protective skills — not classroom theory
Direct Action Group (DAG-USA) has trained military, law enforcement, and private protective teams since 1990. Our Los Angeles–area Executive Protection program is built by instructors who have worked high-threat VIP and PSD details worldwide. You get range work, classroom doctrine, and force-on-force style final training — the skill sets that matter on a working detail.
Searching for executive protection training in Los Angeles? This is the course page to start with — then register on the full Executive Protection course listing for dates, tuition, and equipment.
Course objective
What you’ll train
- Extensive Live Fire Counter Attack Drills
- Organization of a Protective Detail
- Walking Drills
- Close Protection Drills
- Advance Work
- Explosive Device Recognition
- Overseas Travel
- Travel Security
- Estate / Compound Security
- Motorcade Procedures
- Embuss / Debuss Procedures
- Vehicle Drills
- Counter Ambush Drills
- Final Training Exercise
Location
Los Angeles metro training venue
Classes serving the Los Angeles area are commonly held at Burro Canyon Shooting Park, 22100 E Fork Rd, Azusa, CA 91702. That puts the range within reach of Los Angeles, Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley, and Orange County.
DAG also runs courses elsewhere in California and out of state — check the training calendar for the latest dates.
FAQ
Common questions
Where is DAG-USA executive protection training held near Los Angeles?
Los Angeles–area Executive Protection classes are typically held at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa, California — a short drive from Los Angeles and Orange County.
Who is the Executive Protection course for?
The course is built for protective specialists, PSD / VIP operators, military and law enforcement personnel, and qualified civilians who need real-world close protection skills.
How long is the course and what does it cost?
5 Day of instruction. Current published tuition is $975. Confirm the latest schedule and pricing on the course page before registering.
Is this the same as a bodyguard school or certification academy?
DAG-USA teaches operational executive protection / VIP / PSD skills with live-fire and scenario work — not a multi-week vocational “bodyguard academy.” It is intensive professional training led by instructors with real protective-detail experience.
How do I register?
Register on the Executive Protection course page, or contact the DAG office by phone or email with questions about fit, gear, or private training.