about ocon defense
The company was created by owner and chief instructor Calvin Ocon, in hopes to pass on the firearms education he received in his time of service with the United States Marine Corps and all the way through his current firearms career. He also worked for executive protection companies and still works with companies and individuals within the firearms industry. Ocon started his journey with firearms at the young age of 19, as a fire support man with 1st ANGLICO. After his time in service, he took his skills and developed more civil based and security firearm tactics with different security companies. Then, being picked up by a company in the firearms industry as their weapons test specialist, Ocon’s knowledge expanded to greater depths when it came to firearms. Calvin, now in 2024 at the age of 35, is looked to by his family, friends and peers as one of the subject matter experts when it comes to firearms. He has developed curriculums that encompass practical applications and the latest in shooting theories and tactics.
See you on the range… Shooter ready?
My Approach
After many years of educating Marines and civilians, one thing that any good instuctor, teacher or leader understands is that not everyone learns the same way. When recognizing a nervous student, I take my time to calm them and not rush the exercise. Conversely on the other side of the coin, recognizing when a student is exhibiting confidence and is ready to be pushed to the next level is just as important. The instructor must know when to push or when to hold in order for the student to fulfill the learning objectives.