Delta Defense reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(41 total reviews)
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Tim Schmidt

85% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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5.0
Mar 16, 2026

Best place I’ve worked!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Not sure why there are so many bad reviews. I work at the headquarters and it’s wonderful! I have worked at a few companies and there is a night and day difference - Work life balance is great - Wonderful coworkers - Great work/team building outings - Leadership invests in professional development - Lots of opportunities to be in West Bend, all paid for by Delta - Delta is very picky with who is hired to ensure everyone fits the culture - Everyone is super kind and easy to get along with. Also, everyone is very skilled - C suite is very open and honest. Company wide meetings every week that allow everyone to be informed on what is happening. - Benefits are amazing: yearly stipend, generous pto (no problems using it), hybrid or wfh options, good health insurance, USCCA membership, good pay - The dress code is very casual - Paid time off to volunteer! Plus donation matching - The owners are VERY generous

Cons

- The hours can get long some days - Very open floor plan at HQ. This can be a pro or con depending on preferences - The CEO isn’t super involved in day to day operations - Not a con to me, but you must be supportive of the second amendment and feel comfortable around firearms. - If you are someone who likes to do the bare minimum, this probably isn’t the place for you - You will need to pass the culture test and write a values essay. Again, there is a high standard for hiring.

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Delta Defense Response
2mo
Thank you for the 5-star review and for being part of Team Delta Defense LLC! We’re glad you’re experiencing the work-life balance, kind and skilled coworkers, strong benefits, and the open, honest communication we work hard to build through weekly company-wide meetings. We’ll keep investing in professional development, team connection, moving forward with Culture 2.0, and support across the business so our people can thrive while advancing our mission. We strive to take care of those who take care of members and our mission. We know the value of investing in our team members, and we are excited about all the opportunities ahead in 2026!
1.0
Nov 13, 2025

Awful

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Pros

Pay was decent and coworkers were awesome.

Cons

Where do I even begin 🤦🏻‍♀️ I was fired because I requested a VERY reasonable accommodation (medical accommodation) and was told if I didn't get a letter saying I didn't need it, they were firing me. They said it was an essential job function. That was a blatant lie. I worked there for 3.5 YEARS and didn't handle phone calls until 3 years in. How is it essential then? Also, I never signed paperwork agreeing to starting calls. They also said I could try it and if it doesn't work for me, I could take a demotion. That was a lie, too... There was no pay increase to add calls. They treat you horribly if you're not management. I even told the CEO what I was threatened with and he did nothing to stop discrimination over a disability. I also have plenty of evidence to prove this. They are awful people who don't care about their workers. Also, is it really smart to hire a man who had JUST stopped working for a rival company to manage your customer service department and run it so far into the ground that almost all your senior workers quit? I mean, you forced executives to retire but keep the sleazy management and HR workers? Also I worked there for 3.5 years and applied to 3 promotions. They were impressed with my work and thought I would be an asset but didn't choose me because I didn't brag enough in my interview (one of their core values is being humble)

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Delta Defense Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re very sorry to hear that you left feeling unsupported, especially regarding your accommodation request. Delta Defense does not tolerate discrimination of any kind, and we take concerns related to disability accommodations and fair treatment very seriously. We also appreciate your feedback on communication, role expectations, and advancement. Insights from former employees—especially those who spent several years here—help us improve. If you’re open to it, we would welcome the opportunity to learn more and address your concerns. Please reach out to us at hrinbox@uscca.com We appreciate your contributions and wish you success and happiness in the future.
1.0
Aug 20, 2025
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Pros

Its a job with a paycheck.

Cons

Wow, and I mean wow! They do a fantastic job on promoting the people they like, who are embedded in their cliques and higher-up social circles. If you are not a friendly person in your personal life, do not apply for a position here! You can be great at your job but if you aren't friends with the right people, good luck! They don't do verbal or written warnings. They will let you fail and when they are ready to let you go, they will present you with a performance improvement plan and try to force you out. I will comment on the ratings. Career opportunities depends on if you are friends with the right people. Compensation and benefits are poor because they ask for the best performance but pay average based on the market. Culture and values might as well spell out "Scientology". Diversity and inclusion means 99% white people and the 1% is a rehired black guy. Senior management only wants to hear or portray the good things but never addresses the true issues. Probably because they are part of the issue. Work/life balance is poor too. They "encourage" you to read every update, read every Slack channel, and be a part of every event. But they aren't willing to let you do it during work time. They also force you to do homework projects and read books for "improving yourself" and if you want to apply for a different position. One final thing. The upper management positions suggested people to work on holidays but they don't work the holidays themselves.

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Delta Defense Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Your experience is not the employee experience we strive to offer our team members. We appreciate your contributions during your time with Delta Defense and are sorry to hear about your concerns. It's essential that team members feel empowered to communicate directly with leaders, enabling us to make meaningful changes and have crucial conversations. When feedback is shared solely online, it restricts our ability to address issues effectively. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you success in your future endeavors.
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