DEF-TAC
We operate with licensees in Virginia, Ohio, and West Virginia. Additionally, we train groups and individuals from across the United States and Internationally.
Our training facility and range, is located in Wood county, WV approximately 3 1/2 miles from the intersection of St. Rt 2 and Rt 31.
Def-Tac Training, LLC is dedicated to providing professional, safe, practical and responsible firearms training. All instruction offered to both law enforcement and private citizens, is of the highest quality and will meet the particular needs of the individual.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our goal is to provide professional practical and responsible firearms training in the safe and proficient handling of firearms, to shoot effectively while embracing basic fundamental tactics.
About Us
Firearm Training
At Def-Tac Training we specialize in Firearm Training. That’s all we do. We do not sell firearms, equipment or supplies. We can make recommendations based on our years of experience and YOUR NEEDS. All training is conducted at our exclusive and private range located in Wood county, WV just outside of Parkersburg.
Firearm Instructor Training
We offer reasonably priced National Rifle Association Instructor Training in the majority of the NRA disciplines. You can become a nationally certified instructor and teach in your area.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
If you are interested in becoming your own boss, we have an opportunity for you.
Own and operate your own firearm training business. Exclusive areas available.
Concealed Carry Permits
No short cuts. People call these classes by different names CCW, CCP, concealed carry etc. We offer the most complete and finest conceal carry permit classes offered anywhere. Our classes meet all educational requirements for Ohio, West Virginia and many other states. We teach the fundamentals needed to master a firearm. We also cover state legal concerns and concealed carry laws and regulations.
For more information click on one of the links above or contact Bill Carroll at 304-483-2397.
CURRENT DEFENSIVE COURSE OFFERINGS
THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE NOT NRA COURSES
BASIC PISTOL/CONCEALED CARRY COURSE 8 Hours
This course includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.
This course meets and exceeds ALL educational requirements needed to receive a Concealed Carry permit for the State of West Virginia and Ohio. OHIO MANDATORY
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 100-150 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$125.00
BASIC PISTOL/CONCEALED CARRY PRIVATE COURSE 4 Hours
This course includes classroom and range time learning to a shoot revolver or a semi-automatic pistol. Students learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.
This course meets and exceeds ALL educational requirements needed to receive a Concealed Carry permit for the States of West Virginia and Virginia.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 150 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$100.00
INTERMEDIATE PISTOL NON-NRA
This course is designed to take shooters who have completed Def-Tac Trainings Basic Pistol Course and build on those skills learned to better develop the shooter in shooting proficiency.
Def-Tac Trainings Basic Pistol Course is a perquisite to attending this course.
You will orderly progress from slow and accurate shooting to fast and accurate.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 200 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Sturdy holster AND belt
• Speed loaders or magazines and belt pouches
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Certification awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$150.00
ADVANCED PISTOL NON-NRA
This course is designed to take shooters who developed some level of handgun skills. The advanced course stresses trigger control, trigger reset, movement, tactical issues, shot speed and combat accuracy. You will build on those skills previously learned and excel in overall shooting proficiency.
Def-Tac Trainings Basic Pistol Course is a perquisite and the Intermediate course is recommended prior to attending this course.
You will become accurate and fast.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 500 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Sturdy holster AND belt
• Speed loaders or magazines and belt pouches
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Certification awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$225.00
BACK UP (BUG) GUN NON-NRA
This course is designed to take shooters who have completed the Basic or Intermediate Pistol Class and build on those skills learned to better develop the shooter in shooting proficiency using a lighter weight and smaller sized firearm. Def-Tac Trainings Basic Pistol Course is a perquisite to attending this course.
You will become proficient in drawing and placing accurate and fast shots at a variety of distances.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, light weight compact or sub compact size
• 100 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Concealment holster or purse
• Speed loaders or extra magazines
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Certification awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$100.00
COMPETITION PISTOL NON-NRA
This course is designed for anyone at any skill level that has the desire to continue their training and enjoy the shooting sports.
Competing in an International Defensive Pistol Association type match is extremely fun and rewarding. This course will prepare you to compete in an IDPA match at a level you are comfortable with. The course is designed to take those who have developed or want to develop a higher level of handgun skills and continue to prefect their abilities through competition. The course can be extended to on-going range sessions for an indefinite period of time. The advanced pistol course is a perquisite.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 200 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Sturdy holster
• Speed loaders or magazines and belt pouches
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Certification awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$150..00
TACTICAL CARBINE I NON-NRA
This course will introduce you to the beginning stages of operating and successfully executing the skill, knowledge and attitude needed in the proper handling and firing of the carbine. You will be taught; positional shooting, high stress conditions shooting, extreme conditions shooting, reloading, multiple target engagements, tactical engagements and shooting from different forms of cover and concealment and much more. This course is designed to take beginning shooters and develop an advanced level of skills and further increase the advanced shooters skill set.
This course stresses trigger control, trigger reset, movement, tactical issues, shot speed and combat accuracy. You will excel at all.
There are no perquisites recommended prior to attending this course.
Equipment required:
• AR15, M4, AK47 or similar carbine of 9MM or greater caliber
• 600 rounds of ammunition
• 3 magazines minimum
• Vest or magazine belt with pouches
• Sling
• Cleaning kit
• Optics are optional
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Pen or writing instrument
• Notebook
• Lunch
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Certification awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$295.00
TACTICAL CARBINE II NON-NRA
This class is a continuation of Tactical Carbine I and is Day Two of a two day course of instruction. Students have been introduced to operating and successfully executing the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary in the proper handling and firing of the carbine. Some of the topics that will be taught are; transitioning to secondary weapon, team weapon checks, optic failure transitioning, close range site alignment, team movement and support hand development. This course is designed to continue the beginning shooters development of an advanced level of skills.
The course continues to stress trigger control, trigger reset, movement, tactical issues, shot speed and combat accuracy.
Tactical Carbine I is a perquisite prior to attending this course.
Equipment required:
• AR15, M4, AK47 or similar carbine of 9MM or greater caliber
• 600 rounds of ammunition
• 3 magazines minimum
• Vest or magazine belt with pouches
• Sling
• Cleaning kit
• Optics are optional
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Pen or writing instrument
• Notebook
• Lunch
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Certification awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$295.00
Tactical Shotgun NON-NRA
Tactical Shotgun for Self Defense establishes the fundamentals to effectively use a shotgun for personal defense. Fundamentals include basic equipment modifications, carry, and deployment, room clearing and reloading. Each student’s shotgun will be patterned at various distances using four separate defensive loads to establish their guns individual capability. Students will acquire the abilities needed for rapid shotgun discharge with tactical shot placement accuracy and rapid tactical reloading.
This course is open to anyone desiring to develop the skills necessary to properly use a shotgun for self defense.
A guaranteed great experience!
You will become proficient in presenting and placing accurate and fast shots at normal self defenses.
Equipment required:
• Shotgun (Tactical model preferred)
• 4 rounds 00 Buckshot
• 4 rounds 04 Buckshot
• 5 rounds Slug
• 100 rounds #8 Shot
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Certification awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$250.00
NON LETHAL SELF DEFENSE NON-NRA
The non lethal defense course instructs the student in the effective use of pepper sprays as an option to deadly force. Students learn what Pepper Spray is and the effects of Pepper Spray, West Virginia and Ohio Law regarding its use and possession, Pepper Spray Fundamentals including how to choose, how to carry, deployment techniques, discharge techniques and use against multiple assailants. Included with course is an inert spray unit provided for training and an active Pepper Spray Unit for immediate protection.
3 hour course (Classroom Instruction and Training)
Course Outline:
What is Pepper Spray
Effects of Pepper Spray
West Virginia and Ohio Law
State of Awareness
Pepper Spray Fundamentals
How To Choose
How To Carry
Deployment Techniques
Discharge Techniques
Movement
Multiple Assailants
First Aid
Pepper Spray Unit included and Inert spray unit provided for training
Certificate of Certification awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$65.00 with full sized Inert practice Unit and Professional Active Unit
$45.00 with full sized Inert practice Unit ONLY
$45.00 with Key Chain Inert practice Unit and Key Chain Active Unit
$35.00 with Key Chain Inert practice Unit ONLY
HANDGUN CLINIC NON-NRA
The Deft-Tac Handgun clinic is a one day shooting clinic utilizing for both novice and advanced shooters with an emphasis on developing or improving, shooting fundamentals and dynamics, deployment, engagement, speed, accuracy and movement. The topics covered include an emphasis on safety, the fundamentals of handgun shooting reviewed and expanded to develop those fundamentals to a higher level, advanced fundamentals including trigger reset, drawing from a holster, administrative reloads, malfunction clearing, moving while shooting, speed and defensive accuracy. The clinic builds the fundamentals through a course of fire to develop a shooters skill to a higher level.
The course is both challenging and educational with instruction ongoing throughout the course and live-fire exercises, approximately 6 hours.
Instructors that are professional firearms instructors with military or Law Enforcement backgrounds or both, active competitive shooters, hold Expert or above classifications and are NRA certified Pistol Instructors or Counselors.
There no prerequisites for attendance other than a minimum age limit of 18 unless accompanied by parent.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 500 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Sturdy holster AND belt
• Speed loaders or magazines and belt pouches
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Certification awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$200.00
INSTRUCTORS
DEF-TAC TRAINING INSTRUCTORS
All Def-Tac Instructors are National Rifle Association Certified Instructors in the disciplines noted. Additionally, Def-Tac has establish an annual qualification program that measures the Instructors shooting performance. The Def-Tac ratings are Instructor, Senior Instructor and Chief Instructor. DEF-TAC INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
WILLIAM (BILL) CARROLL
DEF-TAC Chief Instructor
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Training Counselor/Instructor:
Chief Range Safety Officer
Basic Pistol
Basic Rifle
Basic Shotgun
Home Firearm Safety
Personal Protection Inside the Home
Personal Protection Outside the Home
Refuse To Be A Victim
Metallic Cartridge Reloading
Shotgun Shell Reloading
NRA/Winchester Marksmanship Qualification Program
Distinguished Expert rating
International Defensive Pistol Association Credentials
Certified Safety Officer
Classifications:
Expert Stock Service Pistol
Expert Enhanced Service Pistol
Expert Custom Defense Pistol
Expert Stock Service Revolver
Expert Enhanced Service Revolver
Glock Professional Credentials
Certified Glock Armorer
Certified Smith & Wesson Armorer
KEVIN LEVERETT
DEF-TAC Chief Instructor
Former Henderson Wilds Head Instructor
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
JACK MC ELDOWNEY
DEF-TAC Chief Instructor / Advanced Tactical Defensive Director
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
International Defensive Pistol Association Credentials
Classifications:
Expert Stock Service Pistol
Professional Training Credentials
Ken Hackathorns: Advanced Defensive Pistol Training
Ken Hackathorns: AR-15 Rifle
Rob Haught’s: Defensive Shotgun Levels 1 and 2
JIM HALL
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
BEN SARGENT
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
TINA SARGENT
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
KRAIG McBRIDE
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
DONALD (DON) FOUGHT
DEF-TAC Chief Instructor
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
Basic Rifle
Home Firearm Safety
Personal Protection Inside the Home
Personal Protection Outside the Home
NRA/Winchester Marksmanship Qualification Program
Distinguished Expert rating
International Defensive Pistol Association Credentials
Classifications:
Expert Custom Defense Pistol
KIMBERLY (KIM) WINANS
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
Basic Rifle
Home Firearm Safety
Personal Protection Inside the Home
Personal Protection Outside the Home
NRA/Winchester Marksmanship Qualification Program
Distinguished Expert rating
LISA FOUGHT
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
BENJAMIN (BEN) CARROLL
Director of Operations, Virginia
National Rifle Association Credentials
Chief Range Safety Officer
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
Basic Rifle
Basic Shotgun
Home Firearm Safety
Personal Protection Inside the Home
Personal Protection Outside the Home
BRETT CARROLL
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
CHRIS CARROLL
National Rifle Association Credentials
Certified Instructor:
Basic Pistol
DEF-TAC INSTRUCTOR RATINGS
DEF-TAC TRAINING INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION and RATING STANDARDS
IDPA official targets, rules and regulations
A. 5 Yards, 1 head shot each T1, T2, and T3
B. 7 Yards, 6 rounds each T1, T2, and T3 starting with T2.
Slide lock/reload between targets.
Loaded mags to IDPA division capacity.
C. 10 yards El Perez, engage in order, T1, T2, and then T3 with
2 rounds each, then return and engage T1, T2 and T3 again with
2 rounds each. Reload as needed.
D. 10 yards, T1-1round, T2-2 rounds, T3-3 rounds, T2-4 rounds,
T1-5 rounds. Reload as needed. Time: 20 seconds
E. 2 yards, fast draw. Time: 1 second
49 rounds total
Expert: -50.0 CHIEF INSTRUCTOR = 49.9 or less
Sharpshooter: 50.0 to 55.5 SENIOR INSTRUCTOR = 56 OR LESS
Marksman: 55.6 to 60.1 INSTRUCTOR = 65.3
Novice: 60.2 to 65.3
NRA COURSES
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED COURSE OFFERINGS
BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE (West Virginia)
This course is at least 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.
This course meets and exceeds ALL educational requirements needed to receive a Concealed Carry permit for the State of West Virginia.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 150 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$100.00
BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE (Ohio)
This course is NOW 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development.
This course meets and exceeds ALL educational requirements needed to receive a Concealed Carry permit for the State of Ohio.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 150 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$150.00
NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING COURSE
This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. The course is at least 14 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest, prone, sitting, standing and kneeling positions; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development.
Equipment required:
• Rifle, .22 cal or greater
• 200 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$125.00
NRA BASIC PERSONAL PROTECTION IN THE HOME COURSE
This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to the safe and efficient use of a handgun for protection of self and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to self-defense.
This is an eight-hour course. Students should expect to shoot approximately 150 rounds of ammunition. Students will learn basic defensive shooting skills, strategies for home safety and responding to a violent confrontation, firearms and the law, how to choose a handgun for self-defense, and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection In The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet.
NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home course is for law-abiding adult citizens, as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law, and experienced shooters.
One of the following is a prerequisite: NRA Basic Pistol Course Certificate, NRA FIRST Steps Course Certificate, NRA pistol competitive shooting qualification card, military DD 214 with pistol qualification, or passing a Pre-Course Assessment.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 150 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$200.00
NRA BASICS OF PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME COURSE
Comprehensive and intensive in its approach to equip the defensive shooting candidate with the skills needed to survive serious adversity. The course teaches students the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for avoiding dangerous confrontations and for the safe, effective and responsible use of a concealed pistol for self-defense outside the home. Students have the opportunity to attend this course using a quality strong side hip holster that covers the trigger, or a holster purse. From a review of safe firearms handling and proper mindset to presentation from concealment and multiple shooting positions, this course contains the essential skills and techniques needed to prevail in a life-threatening situation.
The NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home is divided into two levels (basic and advanced). Level one is a nine-hour course and offers the essential knowledge and skills that must be mastered in order to carry, store, and use a firearm safely and effectively for personal protection outside the home. Upon completion of level one, students may choose to attend level two, which is an additional five hours of range training and teaches advanced shooting skills. After the classroom portion, students should expect to spend several hours on the range and shoot approximately 100 rounds of ammunition during level one. Level two involves five additional hours on the range and approximately 115 rounds of ammunition. The ammunition requirements are minimum and may be exceeded. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and the appropriate course completion certificates(s), NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home (identifies strong-side hip holster or purse use) certificate, and NRA Advanced Personal Protection Outside The Home certificate.
The NRA Basics of Personal Protection Outside The Home is for adult individuals who are not disqualified from possessing a firearm as defined by applicable federal, state, or local law and are of good repute and possess defensive pistol skills presented in the NRA Basics of Personal Protection In The Home Course. Participants must also understand the basic legal concepts relating to the use of firearms in self-defense, and must know and observe not only general gun safety rules, but also those safety principles that are specific to defensive situations. Prospective participants can demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes by producing an NRA Basic Personal Protection In The Home Course Certificate, or by passing the pre-course evaluation.
Note: The Lesson III of the Personal Protection In and Outside The Home courses Firearms and the Law, and Legal Aspects of Self-Defense is conducted by an attorney licensed to practice law within the state in which this course is given and who is familiar with this area of the law, a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) who possesses an intermediate or higher Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate granted within the state, or an individual currently certified to instruct in this area of the law by the state in which this course is presented.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 250 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Certificate(s) of Completion awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$250.00
NRA HOME FIREARM SAFETY COURSE
Non-shooting course and teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and to explain the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition in the home. This is a four-hour course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling; primary causes of firearms accidents; firearm parts; how to unload certain action types; ammunition components; cleaning; care; safe storage of firearms in the home; and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive the NRA Home Firearm Safety handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and Basic Firearm Training Program brochure.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• NO ammunition
Certificate(s) of Completion awarded upon successful completion of course
Course Cost:
$100.00
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE OFFERINGS
As an NRA certified instructor you will need to:
• Possess and demonstrate a solid background in firearm safety and shooting skills acquired through previous firearm training (such as completion of an NRA Basic Firearm Training Course) and/or previous shooting experience.
• Successfully complete the appropriate NRA instructor examination.
o Certified—90% or higher.
o Assistant—85% or higher.
o Apprentice—85% or higher
• Satisfactorily complete an NRA Instructor Training Course for the area you wish to teach, and receive the endorsement of the NRA Training Counselor conducting your training.
• Submit your application with appropriate certification fee. Membership in the National Rifle Association is strongly recommended.
As an NRA certified instructor, your responsibilities will include:
• Conducting NRA Basic Courses in accordance with policies and procedures outlined by NRA
• Upholding the quality and integrity of national firearm safety and training standards established by NRA
• Promoting firearm safety and the shooting sports
• Reporting training data to NRA
NRA BASIC INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (BIT)
To be certified as an NRA Instructor, students must complete a 6-hour classroom course that teaches material common to all NRA courses. That course does not certify the instructor candidate to teach any NRA courses. Additional discipline-specific instructor training is required to certify instructor candidates to teach specific courses. Topics include Policies and procedures for conducting NRA courses, NRA instructor eligibility requirements and responsibilities, ordering materials for courses, general techniques for teaching gun safety and shooting, using NRA lesson plans.
NRA basic instructor training consists of the 6 hours. Tuition includes all NRA materials required for the course.
Length: six hours
Prerequisites: Pre-course interview
Required Equipment: none
Course Cost:
$150.00
NRA BASIC PISTOL SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This course certifies NRA instructors to teach the Basic Pistol. Using NRA lesson plans to teach Basic Pistol and First Steps Pistol.
NRA basic instructor training consists of the 10 hours. Tuition includes all NRA materials required for the course.
Length: ten hours
Prerequisites: Pre-course interview, Pre-course qualification and must have completed the 6 hr NRA basic instructor training.
Required Equipment: Pistol
Equipment required:
3 ring binder
Note pad
Pen or Pencil
Snacks and liquid refreshments
For Pre-Course Qualification;
Clothing suitable for weather conditions
Revolver or Semi Automatic Pistol
Eye and Ear Protection
At least 50 rounds of ammo for the handgun of your choice
Course Cost:
$375.00
NRA BASIC RIFLE SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This course is intended to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course and First Steps Rifle Course. You will learn how to teach the NRA Rifle courses, following NRA procedures using NRA materials.
Length: fourteen hours
Prerequisites: Must have completed the 6 hr. general NRA instructor training, and be an NRA Certified Instructor.
Equipment required:
• Rifle, .22 cal
• Any “Hunting” caliber rifle you would like to sight in, shoot or share.
• 50 rounds .22LR
• Optional:
o There will be AR’s and AK’s at the range, that you may want to shoot. If so, I suggest you purchase box of .223 for the AR and a box of 7.62X39mm for the AK. Also, if you bring another caliber rifle, consider ammo for sharing with the other students.
o Spotting Scope
o Range Finder
o Shooting Mat
o Cleaning Kit
o Log Book
o Wind Gauge
• 200 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
• 3 ring binder
• Note pad
• Pen or Pencil
• Snacks and liquid refreshments
Course Cost:
$350.00
NRA BASIC SHOTGUN SHOOTING INSTRUCTOR COURSE
The NRA Shotgun Instructor Training course is designed to develop NRA Certified Instructors who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct the NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course. The course is at least 10 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot shotguns at flying clay targets. Students will learn NRA’S rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled flying clay targets; cleaning, and continued opportunities for further skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet; take a Basic of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination and a course completion certificate.
The NRA Shotgun Instructor certification is a requirement for becoming either a Boy Scouts of America Shotgun Merit Badge Counselor or a Young Marines Marksmanship Instructor in many states.
Length: ten hours
Prerequisites: Must have completed the 6 hr general NRA instructor training, and be an NRA Certified Instructor.
Course Cost:
$350.00
NRA BASIC PERSONAL PROTECTION INSIDE THE HOME INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Instructor candidates learn the proper method of teaching by following the NRA procedures in order to teach others about personal protection in the home. This training only applies to protecting ones self or family members within the home. This training does not apply to personal defense outside the home:
Instructor candidates requesting this class must be a NRA certified pistol instructor at least 21 years of age.
Length: eleven hours
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 150 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Course Cost:
$300.00
NRA BASICS OF PERSONAL PROTECTION OUTSIDE THE HOME INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This course covers use of deadly force, awareness levels, mental preparation, defensive shooting skills, concealed carry and draw techniques and advanced shooting techniques. PPOH is designed as an advanced course for Concealed Permit holders and advanced pistol shooters.
The pre-requisite for this course is Certified Personal Protection Inside the Home Instructor.
This course include all required NRA documentation, instructor guides, sample student packets, and range time. You will receive everything needed to first take and then teach each course.
Length: 16+ hrs
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 250 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Course Cost:
$370.00
NRA HOME FIREARM SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Non-shooting course and teaches students the basic knowledge, skills, and to explain the attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition in the home. This is a five-hour course for safe gun handling that is conducted in the classroom only. Students are taught NRA’s three rules for safe gun handling; primary causes of firearms accidents; firearm parts; how to unload certain action types; ammunition components; cleaning; care; safe storage of firearms in the home; and the benefits of becoming an active participant in the shooting sports. Students will receive the NRA Home Firearm Safety handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure and Basic Firearm Training Program brochure.
Prerequisites: Must have completed the 6 hr general NRA instructor training, and be an NRA Certified Instructor.
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• NO ammunition
Course Cost:
$125.00
NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER
The NRA Range Safety Officer program was developed in response to the demand for a nationally-recognized range safety officer certification. NRA Range Safety Officers are people who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.\
NRA Range Safety Officers must be 21 years of age or older.
The Range Safety Officer course consists of: Range Safety Officer’s roles and responsibilities, range standard operating procedures, range inspection and range rules, firearm stoppages and malfunctions, and Range Safety Briefings which include emergency procedures. Candidates must also receive 90 percent or better on the written exam.
Individuals who currently possess a valid NRA Firearms Instructor certification in one of the NRA’s firearms training programs have the option of taking the Range Safety Officer course by home validation.
Individuals who do not hold a trainer rating must attend a Range Safety Officer course.
The Range Safety Officer course is a nine-hour course that consists of classroom time and practical exercises conducted on a range. Range Safety Officer Candidates will receive the Range Safety Officer Student Packet.
Length: 9 hrs
Equipment required:
• Handgun, 9mm or greater
• 100 rounds of ammunition
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Lunch (depending on time of day)
• Plenty of liquids to drink
• Appropriate attire including duty/training footwear
Course Cost:
$125.00
CHIEF RANGE SAFETY OFFICER COURSE
NRA Chief Range Safety Officers are people who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. This course requires the NRA Range Safety Officer certifications as a prerequisite. The successful completion of this course will allow individuals to educate, train, and certify NRA Range Safety Officers.
This is an Instructor Course and is open to experienced shooters only. The NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Training Course is designed to teach experienced individuals how to teach others to supervise range safety and shooting using the NRA lesson plans and training methods. You will be asked to demonstrate your firearm knowledge and skills during pre-course assessment exercises. Participation in this course does not guarantee certification as an NRA Chief Range Safety Officer.
The Range Safety Officer course which Chief Range Safety Officers instruct consists of:
• Range Safety Officer’s roles and responsibilities
• Range standard operating procedures
• Range inspection and range rules
• Firearm stoppages and malfunctions
• Range Safety Briefings which include emergency procedures
Certified Range Safety Officers may attend a Chief Range Safety Officer course. This is an instructor-level course.
This course, accompanied with the Basic Range Safety Officer’s course, is given to the Chief Range Safety Officer candidate. The Chief Range Safety Officer candidate will receive the Range Safety Officer Lesson Plans and Range Safety Officer Student Packet.
Prerequisites: Must have completed the 6 hr NRA basic instructor training.
Length: 8 hrs
Course Cost:
$225.00
PRIVATE LESSONS
We offer private lesson for individuals and small groups on an hourly bases for PERSONAL PROTECTION, CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS, handgun, rifle and shotgun. No previous experience is required. All lessons are scheduled at your convenience with the instructor of your choice.
Contact: Bill Carroll, President and CEO, NRA Training Counselor, for further information at:
[email protected] or 304-483-2397
CONCEALED CARRY COURSE
Normally less than 4 hours for West Virginia only. (Ohio requires an 8 hr. class) Shooting a minimum of 100 rounds.
Private class cost is $100.00.
BASIC PISTOL
This course is for anyone that desires to learn to shoot a handgun. NO experience needed. We will teach you the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and shooting a pistol safely AND accurately.
INTERMEDIATE PISTOL
Whether your interest is personal safety, marksmanship, hunting, or recreational or competitive shooting, the fact is you need to practice and continue to develop your skills. Taking a basic pistol shooting course does not prepare you for real life self-defense situations. If you wait six months, you will have lost most if not all of the skills you learned.
ADVANCED PISTOL
Taking a basic pistol or CCW class is NOT enough to protect yourself or your loved ones. If we have a fault, our basic and intermediate classes might develop you with a false sense of security. The advanced pistol class will get you fully prepared.