

Our Approach
Our Approach
People should be able to protect the lives of themselves and others. The God given right to life applies to everyone and is not restricted to firearms.
We train people to avoid conflict, deescalate the threat, and as a last resort, use whatever force is available to prevent loss of life or grievous injury.
The legalities of your defense is at least as important to us as the actual use of force. We go to great lengths to explain the current state of the law as it applies to self defense, defense of others, and defense of property.
Our Story
Our Story
Custom Defense Solutions started as an assist to the staff of Mid-Carolina Rifle Club in conducting a "Women of the outdoors" program put on by the SC department of Natural Resources.
Once the need for capable and competent instruction on firearms for the civilian population was recognized, we formed CDS and embarked on an intense program of self-improvement of our skills and training techniques.
Meet the Team
We currently have 9 instructors located from Arkansas to Potomac Maryland, and we travel to other locations as needed to provide quality training anywhere.
We partner with SC Personal Protection Services LLC for our Charleston area contingent.

Steve Kelsay
Master Trainer/Training Counselor

Bill Rentiers
Chief Master Trainer

Michael Stewart
Hartsville/Darlington/Florence SC area

Destiny Rentiers

Al "Mouse" Dillingham

Andrea Wilson
