Our Story
Built for the Real World.
WOFT — Where Our Families Train — was founded on a single belief: the people who need self-defense training most are everyday people, not operators. We exist to close the gap between knowing and doing when it matters most.
5,000+
People Trained
30+
Expert Instructors
10+
Years of Experience
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit Status
The Founder
Why WOFT Exists.
Philip Toppino founded WOFT in 2015 after years of private firearms training and a concealed carry permit he has held since 1998. His journey began with a simple realization: the more he learned, the more he understood how much remained to be mastered.
That pursuit of knowledge became the foundation of WOFT’s mission — to teach safety concepts at the highest level while equipping families with the skills to protect themselves. Every program is built around one question:
“What does a real person actually need to survive a real threat?”
Today, WOFT has trained over 5,000 students — from first-time gun owners to corporate security teams, from veterans to mothers of three. The mission hasn’t changed: real training, for real people, for real threats.
- Scenario-Based
- Live-Fire
- Family-Focused
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
- Central Florida
LDR-01 · Founder
Real-world scenario training
Philip Toppino
Founder — WOFT
Where Our Families Train
Est. 2015 · Central Florida
The Team
Meet Your Instructors.
Every WOFT instructor brings real-world experience — law enforcement, military, or specialized tactical backgrounds. Click any card to read their full bio and credentials.
Founders and operations command
WOFT Charities · 501(c)(3)
Training Is a Human Right.
WOFT is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every program, every purchase, and every donation directly funds free training for veterans, women, youth, and underserved communities.
500+
Veterans Trained
1,200+
Women Trained
800+
Youth Participants
30+
Communities
FAQ
Common Questions.
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