CFR Defense

CFR Defense is a veteran-owned business based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, providing education, training, and consultation to help people and organizations prepare for emergencies and security threats. Its mission is to empower individuals to take decisive action and protect themselves, their families, or their workplaces until professional responders arrive. Drawing on more than 25 years of combined experience in military, security, law enforcement, and education, CFR Defense delivers practical instruction built around awareness, prevention, protection, mitigation, and response.

The company serves individual citizens, businesses, industry, retail settings, houses of worship, nonprofits, government agencies, healthcare providers, schools, day care and preschools, and event venues. Its offerings include business solutions, citizen training and services, and virtual academy courses. Training topics highlighted on the site include active-threat preparedness, church and safety-team training, de-escalation, security, and emergency response. Programs can be tailored to an organization’s needs, including customized safety procedures. CFR Defense also provides resources and updates on new classes and state law requirements, and operates an online store.