Defensive Training Solutions

Defensive Training Solutions operates out of Troy, Ohio, serving Miami County and surrounding regions including Dayton, Tipp City, Vandalia, and beyond. The operation centers on practical, defensive-focused firearms instruction across multiple disciplines.

The training team is led by Bill Martin, a SAFTD National Master Instructor and NRA Training Counselor. Bill brings 20+ years as a finish millwork carpenter and co-ownership of 2nd Amendment Holsters and Gun Leathers since 2011. The staff includes Caryl Martin (Office Manager, staff instructor), Lisa Murphy (SAFTD National Director of Women's Programs), Charlie Bingamon (retired, staff instructor), Joe Ivancic (competitive marksman and Hojutsu black belt), Billy Martin (certified since age 14), Gary Evens (retired Air Force, 20+ year military background), Kyle Yount (active police officer and owner of Surprise Break Firearms Training), and Harry Poling (33 years military/federal service, former owner of IHD Gun Shop).

Concealed Carry & CCW - Ohio Concealed Carry courses (basic and advanced levels) - Olde English Outfitters Ohio CCW classes - Advanced Concealed Carry 1 & 2

Handgun Instruction - NRA Basic Pistol and advanced courses - SAFTD Defensive Handgun 1 & 2 - Private firearm instruction available - Defensive Handgun 2 with Skillbuilders (2-day) - DTS Date Nights (couples training)

Rifle Training - NRA Rifle Training - SAFTD Rifle courses - Defensive Lever Action Rifle

Shotgun Courses - SAFTD Shotgun Training - NRA Shotgun instruction

Women-Focused Programs - SAFTD Women's Defensive Handgun 1 & 2 - Alternative Carry Skill Builder 1 (purse carry) - Ladies-only Ohio CCW class

Lisa Murphy serves as National Director of SAFTD Women's Programs and has trained with Gabby Franco (former Olympian), Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, and Chris Cerino (Top Shot alumni).

Instructor Development - Become a Firearms Instructor certification - SAFTD Methods of Instruction (MOI) - NRA Basic Instructor Training - SAFTD Master Instructor Development Conference - NRA Chief Range Safety Officer - NRA Basic Pistol Instructor

Martial Arts Integration - Hojutsu Training Sessions (integrated martial art combining firearms with hand-to-hand) - Hojutsu Range Training - Hojutsu Workout - Seminars with Jeff Hall

Non-Shooting Courses - Pepper Spray Training (SAFTD certified) - First Aid CPR/AED (National Safety Council) - Stop The Bleed - Range Officer Training (NRA and SAFTD) - NRA Refuse to be a Victim - SAFE: Situational Alertness for Everyone - Ohio CCW Law instruction

The team includes multiple NRA Distinguished Experts, Rangemaster-certified instructors, and specialists trained by nationally recognized figures like: - Massad Ayoob - John and Vicki Farnam - Dave Grossman (The Bulletproof Mind seminar) - Tom Givens - Rob Pincus - Dave Spaulding

Multiple staff members hold Hojutsu black belts and have completed force-on-force Simunition training. Bill Martin holds master-level certifications across handgun, carbine, and shotgun disciplines.

• •Address: 2826 Co. Rd. 25a Rear Suite, Troy, Ohio 45373
• •Phone: (937) 335-2998
• •Hours: Retail store by appointment

Serving Miami County, Montgomery County, and surrounding regions including: Tipp City, Vandalia, Dayton, West Milton, Bethel, Casstown, Piqua, Sydney, Greenville, Darke County, Butler County, Clark County, Shelby County, Champaign County, Preble County, Brookville, Midletown, Centerville, and Oakwood.

The team also operates 2nd Amendment Stuff LLC, a holster and firearms accessories manufacturer. Billy Martin works in the holster shop when not instructing, and custom holsters are available through their product listing.