here's something that might spark some people's interest...this is based out of cleveland, i heard about this site from the radio show rovers morning glory about 6 months back, check out the website for full details and pictures...we can prob get a group discount cheaper than the $115 price and you get to use your own gun, plus they offer rentals if you do not have your own thoughts? http://www.commencefire.com/ Our Classroom is located at 4145 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 (Second floor of Montalvo Home Improvement) Our range work is at Gray's Armory 1234 Bolivar, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 COMMENCE FIRE has its own STATE-OF-THE-ART classroom for all of its firearms training courses. Our classroom is 800 square foot (19’x 42) with a break room. Snacks, Water and Carbonated Beverages available New tables and comfortable chairs We use modern teaching techniques Computers with PowerPoint presentations containing the training material, pictures & videos Large 80 inch screen that is easily visible from the back of the room Numerous training aids to include non-guns & dummy ammunition Numerous useful items for Concealed Carry available for purchase at reasonable prices Safes Holsters Snap Caps Lock Boxes Gripmasters Cleaning Kits Eye Protection Hearing Protection Commence Fire T-Shirts OUR CLASSROOM IS SO NICE THAT OTHER INSTRUCTORS RENT IT FOR THEIR COURSES! Click here to view a slide show of our facility. MAP TO OUR CLASS ROOM 4145 Pearl Road MAP TO THE RANGE Gray's Armory 1234 Bolivar Avenue CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE This is the course necessary if you intend on applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit. Please understand that this is a competency course. Per Ohio Law you must successfully complete this course to obtain a certificate. We understand this and will do everything possible to ensure you pass. We guarantee that you will feel welcome in our non-intimidating training environment. Upon successful completion you will be ready to apply for your Concealed Handgun Permit. Training will be conducted with both a Revolver and a Semi-Automatic Handgun. Classroom Training will consist of 10 hours (Mandated by Law) & will cover the following: Safe Handling of Firearms (most important aspect of firearms training) Ohio Concealed Carry Laws Our course is taught by active Law Enforcement Officers with years of experience. They ensure you have a good grasp of the law and can answer all your questions. [*] Deadly Force Our Chief Instructors has been involved in a deadly force incident brings that experience into the classroom. [*] Weapon Nomenclature (parts) [*] Weapon Function Includes Malfunction Drills [*] Loading and Unloading [*] Firearm maintenance and Cleaning [*] Proper Storage of Firearms and Ammunition. [*] The Six Marksmanship Skills Stance, Grip, Sight Alignment, Sight Picture, Breathing Control, Trigger Control Range Training will consist of 2 hours (Mandated by Law) & will cover the following: Live Fire Exercises Requirements: Firearm, either a Revolver or Semi-automatic (bring both if you own them). If you do not own a firearm, please do not purchase one for this course. We have numerous different revolvers and semi-automatics available to rent. [*] 150 rounds of factory loaded ammunition. [*] Be willing to learn and have fun doing it. Cost: $125 if you attend by yourself $115 for each person if you attended the same course date together. The difference between the other courses and ours is that we provide you with everything you need to apply for your Concealed Carry License: Attorney Generals Ohio Concealed Carry Pamphlet Concealed Carry Application 2” x 2” Passport Photograph Certificate of Successful Completion WE THROW IN LUNCH FOR FREE on our one day courses!!! We encourage you to call around. You will realize that no other company matches our Customer Service, Professionalism, Experience, Facilities and VALUE! Return to the top