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Firearms instructors in Ohio
- Beginner class length
- 6 hoursmedian of 14 classes; 2 hours longer than the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $125national median of 926 classes; too few in Ohio
Firearms instructors in Ohio
Showing 1–100 of 147 firearms instructors in Ohio.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects |
|---|---|
| 22three, Inc. Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| 3 Guy Supply Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| 4H1K Firearm Training and Instruction | Not listed |
| Achilles Heel Tactical | 2 Day Carbine Mastery |
| Action Defense LLC | Not listed |
| Activesolutions-Training Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Aegis Personal Defense | Not listed |
| AimHi Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| American Apex Corporation Also: gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| American Guncrafters Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| ARMADA | Street Smart Survival Force on Force - Level I w/SimunitionsWorkplace Safety, Security & Preparedness |
| Armed2Defend | Not listed |
| ArmoryAtlas | Online Handgun Safety and Concealed Carry Education Course360 min |
| Arrow Concepts Training Center Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Aspen Ridge Outfitting Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Atlantic Gun & Tackle Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| AVL Tactical | Ohio Concealed Carry Class480 min |
| Beallsville Gun Shop Also: shooting range, gun shop | CONCEALED CARRY COURSE! |
| Bear Arms Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Black Wing Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Braeburn Firearms and Defensive Training | Not listed |
| Brentley Institute | Shotgun Elective ClassCCW ClassesPrivate Investigator Training 1 more courseArmed School Staff Essential Training (ASSET)1,440 min |
| Buckeye Firearms Foundation | Not listed |
| Buckeye Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Bullzeye Tactical & Hunting, LLC Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Burtzland Outfitters LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Citizen Response Training LLC | NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Course540 minNRA Basics of Pistol Shooting CourseAR-15 & Defensive Carbine Series (Parts I–V, plus Defensive Carbine I & II)240 min 5 more coursesDefensive Pistol Course Series (I–III)480 minConcealed Carry Class (CCW/CHL)480 minPrivate Lessons and Custom TrainingUSCCA Emergency First Aid FundamentalsUSCCA Certified Instructor Course960 min |
| Civilian Marksmanship Program Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | JROTC Marksmanship Instructor Course (JMIC)GSMM Master Instructor Training and CertificationAdvanced Maintenance Class (AMC)4,320 min 3 more coursesAdvanced Highpower ClinicRifle and Pistol Marksmanship 101 / Small Arms Firing School (SAFS)Range Officer Training Course |
| Cleveland Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Cleveland Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Advanced Handgun 1: Drawing from a HolsterUSCCA Instructor Certification CourseKnife Defense (Eskrima) 2 more coursesCCW-Concealed Handgun License (CHL/CCW)Advanced Handgun 2: Defending from Multiple Threats |
| Concealed Coalition Columbus Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Declaration Arms & Munitions LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | AdvancedBasic60 min |
| Dillon Sportsman Area Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Dynamic Shooting Sports, LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Eagle's Nest Sporting Grounds Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Eastern Hills Rod, Gun, & Conservation Club Also: shooting range | Clermont County 4-H Shooting Sports |
| Elite Defense | Not listed |
| Elite Preparedness LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Engage Virtual Range Also: shooting range | Carry with Confidence (CwC) Training Series240 minLaw Enforcement Virtual TrainingDefending Your Castle: Home Defense90 min 4 more coursesNew Shooter Series: Safety, Drills, and Hands-On Training270 minHouse of Worship & Church Security TrainingEVR Intro to Gun Ownership AcademyEVR Shooting Basics Academy |
| ExecPro Training | Not listed |
| Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Falcon Global Supply Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Fitchville Conservation League Also: shooting range | Fitchville Action Shooting MatchIntroduction to Shotguns180 minHunter Education540 min 6 more coursesLadies & Mens’s Night OutNRA Range Safety Officer Training Class540 minIntroduction to Handguns180 minSpring Steel Pistol ChallengeOhio’s New Constitutional Concealed Carry Handgun Class (CHL)480 minPistol League120 min |
| FMJ Shooting Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Concealed Carry Class |
| Fowler's Gun Shop Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Friendly Firearm Training | Not listed |
| Gandalfrso by djh | Not listed |
| Geauga Firearms Academy | Religious Security Training (RST) Business Security Training (BST)NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) CourseConcealed Carry Course Meets Ohio CHL Requirements 2 more coursesShooting Fundamentals – New Shooter LessonsHow to Clean Your Handgun Taught by a Gunsmith |
| Geauga Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Grashik Firearms LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Gun Doc Also: gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Gun Hub USA Also: gun shop, shooting range | Not listed |
| Gun Owners Legal Defense Network | Not listed |
| Gunset Training Group | Real World Trauma480 minShotgun Drills & SkillsDefensive Pistol Adaptation 7 more coursesDefensive Pistol ApplicationsTactical Rifle MovementDefensive Shotgun Applications480 minPistol Standards (CCW 2)Defensive Shotgun Essentials480 minOhio CCW480 minTactical Rifle Standards |
| Heritage Gunsmiths, Inc. Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| Hesseling & Sons Firearms & Gunsmithing Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| HOP Munitions Also: ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Hot Shots Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| I.C.E. RIFLES, LLC Also: gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Impact Shooting Center Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Iron Castle Armory Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Iron Eagle Training | Not listed |
| Iron Sights Armory Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Ohio Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) License Class480 min |
| Janet Bryan Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Johnson Defensive Firearms Training | Not listed |
| Kurt's Shooter Supply Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Ohio Concealed Carry Class480 min |
| KW Firearms Training LLC | Not listed |
| L.E.P.D. Firearms & Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Lake Erie Arms Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Lima SABRES Shooting Association Also: shooting range | E.D.G.E. Junior Rifle LeagueJunior Trap LeagueYouth Archery Instruction 2 more coursesWomen On TargetE.D.G.E. Junior Handgun Team |
| Log Cabin Sport Shop Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed |
| Mad Duck Training Also: shooting range | Personal Protection In The Home630 minOhio Concealed Carry CourseBasic Rifle840 min 6 more coursesRefuse To Be A Victim Instructor coursePersonal Protection Outside the Home1,800 minBasic Shotgun720 minBasic Pistol720 minNRA Defensive PistolBasic Instructor360 min |
| Mansfield Sporting Arms Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| McDougall Firearms Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Beginner Shooter CourseConcealed Carry Class |
| Miami Rifle & Pistol Club Also: shooting range | Junior SmallBore Rifle |
| Miami Valley Shooting Grounds Also: shooting range, gun shop | Advanced Def Pistol Class |
| Oak Harbor Conservation Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Ohio Citizens Firearms Training Academy Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Ohio Outdoor Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Ohio State Arms Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Ohioccwclasses | Not listed |
| On Mission Firearms Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| One-77-Six Firearms & Supply Co Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| One-77-Six Firearms & Supply Co Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Concealed Carry Class |
| OSA Defensive Training | Not listed |
| Parma Armory Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Parma Armory Shooting Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Steel Plate Introduction and Practice Session180 min |
| Pew Pew Mom Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Portage Summit Field and Stream Club Also: shooting range | CMP Service Rifle Shoot (Clinic) |
| Premier Shooting & Training Center Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Premier Shooting & Training Center Also: shooting range, gun shop | Ohio CCW Certification480 minOhio CCW Certification (Online)360 min |
| Range 42 Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Range 42 Norton Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Rayner's Range Also: shooting range | CCW Classes |
| Red Oak Arms LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Richwood Gun and Game Club Also: shooting range | USCCA – Concealed Carry Class630 min |
| Rick's Sporting Goods LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Right 2 Arm Firearms Also: gun shop | Basic Pistol/CCW Class540 min |
| River's Edge Tactical, LLC Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Private Instruction/CoursesRiver's Edge Tactical CCW Course |
| Roberson's Sporting Goods Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Ohio
Fewer than 10 training providers in Ohio list a beginner class price, too few for a state figure. Nationally, the median is $125, from 926 classes. Their median length is 6 hours, 2 hours longer than the national 4 hours.
| Ohio | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | Too few listings | $125926 classes |
| Beginner class length | 6 hours14 classes | 4 hours1,011 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | Too few listings | $125510 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150193 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100157 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125233 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $9313 classes | $1251,051 classes |
| Youth classes, price | Too few listings | $8045 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 30, 2026. Read the first-class guide
Ohio firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 147 firearms instructors in Ohio, 2.9% of the national total and the 11th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Columbus has the most (5), followed by Dayton (2).
- firearms instructors listed
- 147
- of the national total
- 2.9%
- of 50 states by count
- 11th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.