About
Lions Defense

Confidence Through

Perfecting the Fundamentals

Lions Defense is a firearms training and consulting company that focuses on perfecting the fundamentals of marksmanship for self defense. Lions Defense is owned and operated by a US Army veteran that is a current Law Enforcement officer in the Chicago suburbs. Our philosophy is ensuring that firearm owners are properly trained and comfortable with their firearms and gear. We at Lions Defense want everyone to have the proper knowledge and training to protect themselves and loved ones.

Train With Instructors

Who Have Been there

Real-World Experience. Proven Methods. Training that prepares you for what’s next.

Matt Lyons

Owner & Director of Training

Certified FBI Firearms Instructor
Red Dot Pistol Instructor
Use of Force Instructor
Night Vision (NVG) Instructor
PPCT Instructor
Rapid Deployment and Rescue Task Force Instructor
High-Risk Vehicle Stops Instructor
Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor-Tiers 1-3
NRA Range Safety Officer

Matt Lyons is the owner and Director of Training of Lions Defense. Matt is an Army veteran and has been serving as a law enforcement officer for over a decade. Matt has worked on tactical teams, gangs and narcotics, field training, and is the training officer for the agency he works at.

Greg Antor

Assistant Instructor

NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
Fire Service Professional
Tactical Paramedic
Security & Executive Protection
CCW Specialist
After years in the fire service and a passion for training and teaching. Always having interest in firearms it wasn’t until early in my adult life that I got hands on with firearms. My moment was when someone attempted to get into my house. From there on I decided it was time to take charge of the next step in protecting myself and my family. Through regular practice and training I found my mentorship into being an instructor in basic weapon fundamentals and CCW. Continuing onto the next chapter to stretch into tactical paramedic, security and executive protection. Continuing to learn from mentors instructors and my students keeps me hungry to keep training teaching and establishing confidence in all of my students.

Our Training Philosophy

Safety First

Every decision, every drill, every class is built around safety, for you, the students.

Fundamentals Matter

Lions Defense focuses on perfecting the fundamentals of marksmanship for self defense.

Train for Reality

Our courses are scenario-driven and purpose-built to reflect the stress, chaos, and uncertainty of real-world situations.

Affiliations & Credentials