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Education and Training
- COMMENCE FIREarms Training Academy
Committed to providing the knowledge and skills needed to be an expert shooter and law abiding armed citizen. Instructors are all OPOTA certified and active Law Enforcement Officers. 4145 Pearl Road, Cleveland , OH, 44109. Phone: 216-401-1070
- C-TAC
Dedicated to training not only professionals but also average men and women who desire the knowledge and confidence that can be used for sport shooting and self defense.
- Civilian Marksmanship Program
Program created by the U.S. Congress to promote firearm safety training and rifle practice for all qualified U.S. citizens with special emphasis on youth.
- Cleland's Outdoor World
Handgun Lessons with various options available, including private lessons, concealed carry, and competitive shooting. Located at 10306 Airport Highway, Swanton, Ohio, 43558. Half mile East of the Toledo Airport. Phone: 419-865-4713
- D&D Firearms Instructors, LLC
Specializing in Ohio CCW training. Also, offer advanced training designed for concealed carry permit holders. Courses will not only help to reduce your liability, but will also increase your proficiency with a handgun should you become involved in a deadly force encounter.
- Defense Training Academy
Serious Training by Law Enforcement Professionals.
- Eddie Eagle
The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program teaches gun safety to children in pre-K through third grade.
- Force Science Research Center
Nonprofit organization that conducts research on the hidden truths about the physical and mental dynamics of life-threatening events, particularly officer-involved shootings.
- Genitron
Handgun information resource.
- Hunter Education and Certification
Hunter Education and Certification
- Innovative Tactical Concepts
Realistic and practical training for self defense in the areas of unarmed combat and firearms training. Specialize in Advanced Concealed Carry Training.
- Killology Research Group
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's study of the reactions of healthy people in killing circumstances (such as police and military in combat) and the factors that enable and restrain killing in these situations.
- Little Miami Tactical, LLC
Ohio Concealed Carry, NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Rifle, NRA Shotgun, NRA Metallic and Shotshell Reloading, Personal Protection In The Home and Home Firearms Safety.
- MAD DUCK FIREARMS TRAINING
Ohio and Utah(CCW) Concealed Handgun License Classes. NRA TC offering CHL training, Personal Protection, Advanced Pistol, & Instructor Training. Located less than an hour from Cincinnati & Dayton
- Miami County Defensive Shooting
Miami County of Ohio Defensive Shooting School.
- Midwest Gun Club
Training facility with a variety of shooting, CCW, and self-defense classes and an indoor range for year-round comfort. Location: 2043 Locust St., Canal Fulton, OH. Phone: (330) 854-7700
- National Concealed Firearm Instructors Association
The primary mission of the National Concealed Firearm Instructors Association is to: Promote professionalism, ethics, continuing education and standardization in training methods and techniques in the proper use of concealed firearms. To promote and foster mutual cooperation, discussion, and interest in concealed firearms training and tactical skills. The Association supports concealed firearms instructors by providing assistance in business marketing, advertising, training, communications and emerging technologies.
- North-East Ohio CCW Training
Rick Kaleda - NRA Certified Instructor: Located just West of the Youngstown suburb of Austintown, easily accessed via the Ohio Turnpike or I76 we strive to provide an informative, thorough educational program that will meet all of the requirements of Ohios newly passed concealed carry law. We respect that our students have made the decision to take the steps to protect themselves and their families and make every effort to accommodate each students needs and expectations while maintaining a competitive price point in our market.
- Northwest Self Defense L.L.C.
Chad D. Baus: NRA Certified Basic Pistol and Personal Defense Instructor offering comprehensive course that meets, and goes far beyond, the training required to obtain an Ohio Concealed Handgun License
- Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports
Our Purpose: To teach life skills to 4-H youth through the shooting sports curriculum and activities that will enable boys and girls to reach fullest potential as capable, caring and contributing citizens.
- Ohio Concealed Carry Training Center
Providing the required training is the job of O.C.C.T.C. Our instructors are law enforcement and NRA certified
- Ohio Gun Law Guide
Authored By Ohio attorney and Gun Rights advocate Ken Hanson, The most complete, up-to-date book available on this subject matter!
- On The Defense, LLC
Description: Concealed Carry classes located in central Ohio, western Licking Cty. 12 hour class meets and exceeds the requirements of Ohio CCW law. Contact Buckeye Firearms leader and NRA Certified Pistol Instructor Linda Walker for class schedule at 614-668-9777 or email at LWalker@BuckeyeFirearms.org Law portion of class instructed by Buckeye Firearms legislative chair and NRA certified instructor Ken Hanson Class Schedule: Feb. 23-Central OH, advanced concealed carry class
- PRO-Training
Columbus Based NRA certified Training from Basic pistol to Instructor certfication.
- Rayburn Law Enforcement Training
Law Enforcement and Civilian Firearms Training.
- Real Self Defense
Defend Against Weapons - Mental Toughness and Self-Defense - Streetfighting - Hand-to-Hand Combat - Martial Arts and Self-Defense
- Safety First Personal Protection
Ohio Concealed Carry Training Located in Springfield Ohio.
- Saved By a Gun
Firearm training to both beginners and the more seasoned.
- Small Armz
Mr. Reynolds Small Armz web site. I created this site as a portal for all of us who support our 2nd Amendment rights
- Tactical Defense Institute
Training for civilians, law enforcement personnel, military / federal agencies and corporate security teams in tactical firearms and physical self-defense. Location: West Union, OH




