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OHIO CARRY CONCEALED * Personal Protection in the Home This 14-hour course exceeds Ohio's Carry Concealed requirements as they are written in House Bill #0012. The course features: safe handling refreshers, firearm parts and operation, ammunition and its function, introduces defensive shooting fundamentals and provides an opportunity to develop them on the range. Also included is how to select, clean and store a firearm with a focus on reliability and ease of carrying. There is discussion on the various activities available to help participants develop and improve their shooting skills in a stress situation. In addition, a section of this course covers the Ohio Attorney General's publication on Deadly Force, Dispute Resolution and Ohio Law. This provides the students with an in-depth education of the law as it effects the student's actions should they be placed in a situation where deadly force is necessary. This is a second level course and the student must meet certain minimum requirements of pistol handling (a beginner or higher level pistol class, or demonstrate a commensurate level of skill). Refresher course for OHIO CARRY CONCEALED * This 1/2 day course meets the Ohio's Carry Concealed requirements and will gain you the certification required to make a renewal application. There is class work with a NRA certified instructor in addition to range time with a variety of educational shooting exercises. In addition, a section of this course covers the Ohio Attorney General's publication on Deadly Force, Dispute Resolution and Ohio Law. This provides the students with an in-depth education of the law as it effects the student's actions should they be placed in a situation where deadly force is necessary. This is a refresher course and is only available to students who have a non-expired training certificate or a valid CCW permit from the state of Ohio. BEGINNER LEVEL * Home Firearms Safety This 4-hour course is intended to instruct the beginning student on the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for safe handling and storage of guns in the home. The classroom portion of the training includes rules for safe gun handling, identifying and unloading various firearms, instruction on ammunition, cleaning and storage of firearms, and a practical exercise in safe gun handling. BEGINNER LEVEL * FIRST (Firearm Instruction, Responsibility and Safety Training) STEPS is the latest addition to the NRA's training programs for new shooters. There are three FIRST Steps courses offered:
A 10 hour course featuring safe handgun handling, firearm parts and operation, ammunition and its function, shooting fundamentals and an opportunity to develop them on the range, how to select, clean and store a firearm, review of various activities available to help participants develop and improve their shooting skills. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL * Basic Rifle A 14 hour course featuring safe handling, firearm parts and operation, ammunition and its function, shooting fundamentals and an opportunity to develop them on the range. It also instructs the student on how to select, clean and store a firearm, reviews various activities available to help participants develop and improve their shooting skills INTERMEDIATE LEVEL * Basic Shotgun A 10 hour course featuring safe handling, shotgun parts and operation, ammunition and its function, shooting fundamentals and an opportunity to develop them on the range. It also instructs the student on how to select, clean and store a firearm, reviews various activities available to help participants develop and improve their shooting skills. ADVANCED LEVEL * Personal Protection in the Home This is a second level course and the student must meet certain minimum requirements of pistol handling (a beginner or higher level pistol class, or demonstrate a commensurate level of skill). The course features the following: safe handling refreshers, firearm parts and operation, ammunition and its function, shooting fundamental refresher and an opportunity to demonstrate them on the range. Also included is how to select, clean and store a firearm with a focus on reliability and ease of carrying. In addition there is classroom discussion on the various activities available to help participants develop and improve their shooting skills in a high stress situation. In addition, a section of this course covers the Ohio Attorney General's publication on Deadly Force, Dispute Resolution and Ohio Law. This provides the students with an in-depth education of the law as it effects the student's actions should they be placed in a situation where deadly force is necessary. This 14-hour course meets Ohio's Carry Concealed requirements as they are written in House Bill #0012. |
We are happy to have you register for a TARGETHING course. Prior to attending your class there are several things that you need to know: Safety is important to us, please come with the mindset to make safety important to you.
Each class is composed of both classroom time and range time. We do not allow student owned firearms in the classroom. Range Day and One on One student / instructor training takes place on the range and student owned firearms are allowed.>
Handicap Access: Please contact us if you have physical limitations that impact your ability to travel up and down stairs. Some of our ranges are 100% handicap accessible, and some that will provide access challenges. Please contact us and we can help you decide the best location for your training.
If your interest lies in acquiring firearms training to apply for Ohio's Carry Concealed Permit, the Personal Protection in the Home is the course that we recommend. The Personal Protection meets and exceeds the minimum standards (as they are currently written both the Ohio House and Ohio Senate version) of House Bill 12 and gives the student additional information in the event that they are involved in a firearm incident.
As a reminder, the successful completion of this course results in a certificate of completion. This is the document that you will provide to your county sheriff’s department.
The 12-14 hour personal protection course is a two day event which will teach or refresh your skills in handling a firearm, and in addition will instruct you in firearm responsibility, basic defensive handgun skills, the law and deadly force, defensive strategies within your home, and selecting a handgun for self defense. Although this course has been developed for a variety of skill levels, ALL shooters must meet minimum firearms standards. It is recommended that you have either taken a basic pistol class or have prior shooting experience.
You must know and follow the three fundamental rules of safe gun handling and to confidently demonstrate the proper loading, cocking, un-cocking and unloading procedures with a pistol and DUMMY (or unloaded brass only) cartridges prior to the start of the course. Please let us know in advance if you are at a beginning level and we will send you a home study sheet to review. Failure to meet these minimum standards will result in your inability to complete the course. If you are unsure that your firearms skills meet these minimum standards, please consider a basic or FIRST Step pistol course in advance.
This is a NRA certified course, where a certain level of competence IS expected at the completion of the course to receive your certification. The issuing of the certificate will be based on student knowledge, skill and overall attitude demonstrated over the length of the course.
Day One: Class Room Day; Class hours are: 9:00 am - 5:00pm with an hour break for lunch. We are currently offering classes in five locations (click each for map):
THERE WILL BE NO STUDENT OWNED FIREARMS IN THE CLASS ROOM. If you have a firearm on your person we will ask you to take them outside the classroom area. If you are not comfortable leaving them in the car, leave them at home. Range time is scheduled for the second day and you will need your firearm then. Photo ID is required for initial registration.
Due to the rural nature of some of the range locations, please bring a sack lunch.
Day Two: Range Day. For outdoor range locations, dress prepared for the weather for the full class. A&A, Mantua & Orwell are outdoor ranges. The Deer Hunter& Cleveland Grays are indoor ranges.
Unless otherwise specified, range / class time is 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. in Norton & Cleveland Grays, and 9:00 to 1:00 in all other locations.
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Remember: Safety is important to us, please come to the range with the mindset to make safety important to you. We look forward to seeing you there. |
