Forge of Freedom (O2 Gun Group, LLC)

Forge of Freedom (operating as O2 Gun Group, LLC) runs firearms training focused on fundamentals, safety, and responsible gun ownership. Based in Borden, Indiana, they offer NRA-certified courses taught by instructors who emphasize both technical skill and the mindset required for safe firearm handling.

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting - 7-10 hours | $90.00 - Introductory course for new shooters and those wanting to strengthen fundamentals - Covers handgun types, action types, and marksmanship fundamentals - Range-based practical training - Completion certificate recognized by some states for carry permit applications - Prerequisite for Defensive Pistol course

NRA Defensive Pistol - 10 hours (approximate) | $220 - Advanced course for shooters moving beyond basics - Requires prior completion of NRA Basics or equivalent (F.A.S.T. Handgun) - Topics include: - Safe gun handling applied to concealed carry - Concealment principles and techniques - Draw and reholstering under stress - Mental awareness and defensive mindset development - Psychological and physiological responses during confrontation - Flash sight picture and reload techniques - Clearing common malfunctions - Avoiding life-threatening confrontations

AR-15 Orientation - 3 hours | $75.00 - Covers operation, handling, and accessories for the AR-15 platform - Safe handling and storage practices - Field stripping, cleaning, and lubrication - Practical understanding of the most popular rifle in America

Private Instruction - Custom sessions for individuals or small groups - Tailored to your specific training goals and needs - More time per student, wider variety of drills, multiple repetitions - Flexible scheduling - Contact for pricing and availability

Forge of Freedom operates on a core belief: freedom requires both individual rights and personal responsibility. They aim to develop shooters with "the Body of an Athlete, the Mind of a Stoic, and the Spirit of a Warrior." Their instruction emphasizes not just technical skill, but the knowledge, attitude, and mindset needed to carry and use firearms responsibly.

Forge of Freedom also maintains an active podcast and blog covering firearms law, constitutional rights, Second Amendment issues, and broader topics related to personal freedom and responsibility. Episodes cover subjects like the legal implications of recent court decisions (Gary v. Smith & Wesson), constitutional law (Fourth and Fifth Amendments), and practical topics (tactical first aid, body armor, flying with firearms).