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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 929 classes; too few in Ohio
Firearms instructors in Ohio
Showing 101–147 of 147 firearms instructors in Ohio.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects |
|---|---|
| Rods Guns & Tactical LLC | Ohio Concealed Carry Class480 minShooting qual for Ohio Concealed Carry120 minConcealed Carry Critical Skills360 min |
| Safe and Sound Outfitters Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Select Fire Training Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Select Fire Training Center (SFTC) Also: shooting range, gun shop | Private Firearm Lessons |
| Shadow Solutions, LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Sherwin Shooting Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Shooters of Maumee Also: gun shop, shooting range | CCW Class (Concealed Carry Weapon) |
| Shumake Gunsmithing Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| SierraBravo On Target | RS³ (RS3-301) Level 2 — The First Five Minutes (RS³-301) | 2 Days960 minIntro To HandgunsWhy Take A Gun Safety Class 3 more coursesConstitutional Carry Versus CCW Permit - What is Right for You?Private Coaching - Concealed Carry and Home DefenseWhat You Need To Know As A Firearm Owner |
| Southern Ohio Defense LLC | Not listed |
| Southington Hunt Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Spence Gunsmithing Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| Stonewall Tactical Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Summit Armory Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| Tactical Defense Training | Not listed |
| Tactical Pack Safety Solutions Ltd Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Target World Academy Also: shooting range | Private CoachingMember Development Assessment45 min |
| The Armory and Indoor Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| The Brigade Shooting Co. Also: shooting range, gun shop | NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT)420 minNRA Basics Of Pistol Shooting (BoPS) Course480 minUSCCA Should I Shoot120 min 17 more coursesConfident Shots – Building Skill, Speed, AssuranceUltimate CHL480 minIntro to Defensive Pistol Shooting Fundamentals240 minUSCCA Identifying a Public Threat120 minAR-15 – Crawl, Walk, FUN!!360 minNRA Refuse To Be A Victim® & MUNIO Self-Defense240 minUSCCA Building a Personal & Home Protection Plan120 minIntro to Handgun Basics180 minNRA Range Safety Officer Course540 minNext Shots120 minSelf Defense – Life Skills Academy Series420 minMantisX & Laser Academy Training System Workshop120 minUSCCA When You Can Use Force120 minUSCCA Concealed Carry Fundamentals – Advanced Firearm Skills With Holster Draw240 minNPT's Home Firearm Safety Course240 minWomen's Basic Pistol420 minFirst Shots180 min |
| The Buffalo Trading Company Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| The Bullet Ranch Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| The Freedom Shack Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| The Gun Room of Sunbury Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| The Lead Shed Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | CCW / Concealed Carry Course |
| The Miami Armory Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| The Salem Hunting Club Also: shooting range | Hunter's Education Class480 minPrivate Firearm Lessons60 minCCW Class480 min |
| The Training Range, Inc. Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Thunder Valley Precision Also: shooting range | TVP .50 Caliber Club Certification Class |
| Tiburon Tactical | Ohio Basic Concealed Carry Course480 minLadies Only Classes (Basic)Women's Basic Pistol Mini Course90 min 4 more coursesIndividual Private Lessons60 minChild/parent Safety Course (PRE-K & K)Ladies Only Classes (Plus)Women's Intermediate Pistol Mini Course90 min |
| Timberlake Firearms Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Topflight Range & Firearms Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Towers Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Tri-R Guns, LLC. Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| United Conservation & Outdoor Association of Hancock County, Inc. Also: shooting range | NRA Basic PistolIntermediate Pistol Class480 min |
| Unlimited Possibilities, LTD Also: gunsmith | Not listed |
| Vance Outdoors Columbus Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Vance Outdoors Obetz Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Vance Outdoors Springdale Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Vance Outdoors, Inc. Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Vandalia Range and Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop | Force Frontier Performance Handgun: Reload Mastery240 minConcealed Carry Weapon Class (CCW)540 minFOCUS for Beginners180 min |
| Wakefield USA Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| West Side Safe & Gun Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Wetzel Firearms LLC Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Whit The Hale Firearms LLC Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| White Feather Training and Advising | Not listed |
| Workman Firearms Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Zanesville's Gun Shop 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 929 classes. Their median length is 6 hours, 2 hours longer than the national 4 hours.
| Ohio | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | Too few listings | $125929 classes |
| Beginner class length | 6 hours14 classes | 4 hours1,014 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $100234 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | Too few listings | $125512 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $150194 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $100158 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125234 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | $9313 classes | $1251,052 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.