New classes/dates at ISD

Here are some new dates added to ISD FREE classes/discussions


Indy 1500
Come see Indiana Self defense at the Indy 1500. There will be special deals for the month of October.
October 19th, 20th and 21st. Indiana State Fairgrounds. www.indy1500.com

Intro to firearms

Have a spouse or family member afraid of firearms? Are you a new gun owner? Are you wanting to be a new gun owner? This class is for you. Intro to firearms is a back to basics about firearms, rights and laws. This class is designed for people who have never owned a firearm or their only experience is from the media or TV.
Indiana Self Defense.

Class starts at 4PM roughly 1-2 hr depending on how lively our discussion is.

8017 E Washington St
Indianapolis IN 46219

Bring a chair, there are a few at the store.
October 27th

Prepper Thanksgiving

Bring a dish using only your preps. Must be a stored, gathered, hunted item and how it was prepared. There are only so many ways you can fix rice and beans. Can you make biltong? Bring some. Can you dehydrate and make a stew/soup. Bring it. Don’t have a clue what to do or how to use you preps, come learn. Participation is requested but not required, even if it is making a pitcher of koolaid or hot chocolate.

November 1st at

Indiana Self Defense.

6 PM…ish.

8017 E Washington St
Indianapolis IN 46219

Bring a chair, there are a few at the store.

Prepping 001 Intro to prepping

New to prepping? Think prepping is one of “those” tin foil hat people? Come see the light. 20+ topics covered, along with tips, techniques, handouts, notes, web resources and great discussion and dialog. Meet some other like minded people and network. Spouse or significant other not on board? Maybe this will help. It is free and sell it as cheap entertainment for an afternoon.

Free class/discussion at

Indiana Self Defense.

Class starts at 4PM roughly 1-2 hr depending on how lively our discussion is.

8017 E Washington St
Indianapolis IN 46219

Bring a chair, there are a few at the store.

November 17th

Kids and Prepping
Are your kids ready to bug out? What do you pack for them? What do you tell them? What if something happens while you are at work? What is your plan? How to talk to them and not scare them? Do you kids know what to do in case of a fire? Do your kids know what to do if something happens to you? This is not a put fear in you type discussion. This is a cover you basis so you are prepared if something happens. Preparation is the best defense in an emergency situation.
Free class/discussion at

Indiana Self Defense.

Class starts at 6PM roughly 1-2 hr depending on how lively our discussion is.

8017 E Washington St
Indianapolis IN 46219

Bring a chair, there are a few at the store.

December 6th


Essential Oils AND Medicinal Herbs
If you missed out on the October date for Essential Oils, Mother Wolf Herbals aka BBK76858 will be offering the same presentation (with a few extras) and combining with medicinal herbs. Learn about essential oils and growing, harvesting, and using your own medicinal herbs. 2 for 1 deal and bonus it is a FREE class and discussion. Made possible by the generosity of Indiana Self Defense. Free hand outs, notes, resources, and as always active discussion.
Class starts at 4PM roughly 2-3 hr depending on how lively our discussion is.

8017 E Washington St
Indianapolis IN 46219

Bring a chair, there are a few at the store.
December 8th

Other upcoming classes/discussions
· Prepping with Kids
· Medical/First aid
· Gardening basics From apartment gardening to aquaponics
· Growing medicinal herbs
· Water purification and storage (repeat)
· Fire (repeat)
· BOB (Bug Out Bags) II follow up to the first class, bring your updates, new or revised bag.


Stay tuned for updates.