Nature Coast Firearms Academy

Nature Coast Firearms Academy, established in 2021, focuses on making firearms training accessible and straightforward. All live-fire training happens at RD Tactical Gun Range (1031 NE 16th St., Ocala), while virtual safety briefings are conducted online.

• •Florida Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Classes - Full permit training with both virtual briefings and live-fire sessions
• •Private Shooting Lessons - 1-hour and 30-minute sessions for individual instruction
• •Group Training Events - Private group sessions for 4+ people (friends, family, coworkers) with 15% discount and flexible scheduling

Instructor David Maynard has built a solid reputation in the Ocala area. Students consistently praise his patience, knowledge, and ability to put nervous shooters at ease. Reviews highlight his expertise in proper handgun handling, grip fundamentals, and safety protocol.

"Dave is an extremely knowledgeable firearms instructor... extremely patient, and focused on giving you the best training possible." - Robert Keith

"David proved to be an amazing instructor. He put me at ease every step of the way and I had a lot of fun." - Tammy Keck

They maintain a blog with training tips and regularly share instructional videos. The academy also partners with U.S. Law Shield for self-defense legal protection, offering promo code "NCFALLC" for discounted rates starting at $10.95/month.

Ocala Servicing Area Phone: (352) 234-4697 Email: [email protected]

Virtual briefings mean flexible scheduling—contact them to arrange times that work for your group.