# Event Details - **Event Name**: Defend or De-Escalate | Free Self-Defense Seminar in Columbia, SC - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn to stay ready, think fast, and make the right call when a self-defense situation turns critical.About this EventWhat You'll LearnCritical decisions happen fast - learn how to respond confidently before, during, and after a self-defense incident.When everything happens fast—your heart is racing, your vision narrows, and every second counts—will you be ready to make the right decision? This training is designed to prepare you for the moments you hope never come… but need to be ready for.What You'll Learn:What really happens after a self-defense incidentKnow the legal boundaries so you can act with confidence - not hesitationLearn practical strategies to protect yourself and others when seconds matterPlus: LIVE Q&A with USCCA-Certified InstructorsWhat to Bring: Questions you have and materials to take notes - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/defend-or-de-escalate-free-self-defense-seminar-in-columbia-sc/100001991483711390 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 1219 Wayne St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: 1219 Wayne St - **lat**: 33.99915470000001 - **long**: -81.0429467 - **full address**: 1219 Wayne St, 1219 Wayne Street, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Defend or De-Escalate | Free Self-Defense Seminar in Columbia, SC - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7755de7aaadac5f14c614eb08669a735e1383a1ada4602effa27f0ef16c8d9f6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc050505-gmir.jpg?v=1781092878 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Defend or De-Escalate | Free Self-Defense Seminar in Columbia, SC being held? - **A:** Defend or De-Escalate | Free Self-Defense Seminar in Columbia, SC takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1219 Wayne St, 1219 Wayne Street, Columbia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Defend or De-Escalate | Free Self-Defense Seminar in Columbia, SC? - **A:** Defend or De-Escalate | Free Self-Defense Seminar in Columbia, SC is organized by 5.11 Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Defend or De-Escalate | Free Self-Defense Seminar in Columbia, SC is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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