On Point Training

On Point Training LLC was founded by Dennis Zawilla, a former Kenosha County law enforcement corporal and K9 officer who transitioned from police work to teaching civilians the skills they need to handle dangerous situations. His credentials include tactical pistol, rifle, and shotgun instruction, tactical medical training, active shooter response programs, security consulting, and Krav Maga combative drills.

The team has expanded significantly. Co-owner Dawn Smith brings a woman's perspective to the business—she's a former violence victim herself and focuses on empowering people through safety education. Instructor Jake Rotherham is a Navy corpsman with 8+ years of medical experience in high-stress environments. The company also features multiple female brand ambassadors dedicated to breaking down barriers women face in firearms training.

• •Wisconsin CWP - Meets or exceeds Wisconsin's current concealed carry law requirements
• •Illinois CCL - For FOID card holders seeking concealed carry permits
• •Illinois CCL Renewal - For current permit holders renewing credentials

• •Tactical Shooting - Advanced instruction for experienced shooters covering advanced skills, safety circle concepts, pivoting, movement while firing, unconventional positions, two-man patrol tactics, off-duty pistol carry, and stress inoculation. Charged hourly, private or group sessions available.
• •Low-Light Shooting and Home Defense - 2-hour class teaching weapon-mounted and hand-held light techniques, eye adaptation in darkness, target recognition, scanning, muzzle flash familiarization, and shooting on the move. Requires solid drawstroke fundamentals.
• •Vehicle Tactics - 2-hour specialized class ($125/student) covering shooting from vehicles, dealing with passengers, shooting through doors and glass, exit strategies, and use of cover. For CCW holders who drive.
• •Women's Firearm Training - 2-hour mini class designed specifically for female shooters in a male-free environment. Focus on basic operation, accuracy, shot placement, and jam clearing with 100-150 rounds. No male spectators allowed.

• •Self Defense Fundamentals - 2-hour minimum appointment-based classes covering common grabs and attacks (rear grabs, front chokes, wrist grabs, takedown techniques), open-handed defense, and self-defense tool usage. Advanced levels include knife defense and disarming techniques for armed attackers.
• •Ground Defense for CCW - Specialized instruction for permit holders on firearm retention during physical altercations.
• •Weapons Disarming and Defensive Techniques - Training for handgun, knife, long gun, and blunt weapon threats.
• •Knife Fighting: Attacks and Defense - Instruction on violent edged weapon confrontations.

• •Virtual Range Rental & Scenario Training - Laser simulator technology used by competition shooters, law enforcement, and military. Available with IR recoil-enabled rental pistols or bring your own firearm with drop-in IR laser cartridge. 1-hour sessions include 2 CO2 cartridges, interactive marksmanship drills, and recreational games to build speed, accuracy, and decision-making under stress. Perfect for shooters with firearms anxiety or those looking to save on ammunition costs.

• •Tactical Medicine / Emergency First Aid - Designed for people with no medical background. Training on keeping accident, crime, or trauma victims alive until ambulance arrival. Covers scene safety, trauma vs. first aid kits, stopping critical bleeding, airway obstruction, tension pneumothorax, and multiple practical scenarios.
• •CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross certified instruction. First responder response time averages 8-12 minutes; each minute delays defibrillation reduces survival chance by ~10%. Classes combine CPR, First Aid, and AED certification in one session.
• •Stop The Bleed - Hands-on training on three life-saving techniques: direct pressure application, wound packing, and tourniquet placement.
• •Free Narcan Training - Recognition of opioid overdose signs and administration of naloxone. Available for groups of 10+. Each participant receives 2 doses of Narcan upon completion.

• •Children's Firearm Safety Fundamentals - 2-hour course covering the 4 universal firearm safety rules, ammunition fundamentals, safe handling at home and range, accident prevention, safe storage, and family responsibility. Builds knowledge and confidence for young gun owners.
• •Stranger-Danger Seminars - Age-specific training conducted at On Point's location or at schools/organizations. They maintain a gallery of past events.

• •Build an AR-15 - Students arrive to pre-ordered parts and learn to assemble a rifle or pistol, including basic repairs and maintenance. Test fire and walk out with a completed firearm. Multiple build levels from basic to competition-grade. Add-ons include red dot optics, magnifiers, scopes, lights, lasers, and slings. High-quality mil-spec parts only.
• •USCCA Certified Instructor Course - 2-day certification (8am-5pm both days) to become a United States Concealed Carry Association Certified Instructor. Phase 1 is $250 online module; Phase 2 is $347 live instruction. Limited to 12 students per instructor. Certification valid in 36 states with USCCA instructor listing.
• •72-Hour Wilderness Survival Course - 2-day/weekend immersive field training on self-reliance. Covers gear, water procurement, fire methods, shelter, situational awareness, knots, rescue signaling, land navigation, and wilderness medical basics. Limited to 10 students. Night camping required. Certificate issued on completion.

• •OC/Baton/Handcuffing - 8-hour multi-faceted course for law enforcement, security, and public safety personnel. Customizable to provide department-specific certifications. Contact for details.

On-site assessment services for homes, businesses, schools, and churches. Dennis evaluates building structure, windows, entrances, exits, and landscape, then interior security assessment. Provides detailed security plan and recommendations tailored to your facility and its users.

Address: 12015 Antioch Rd, Trevor, WI

Phone/Text: 262.204.7776

Email: [email protected]

On Point Training has built a reputation on inclusive, judgment-free instruction. They explicitly welcome all genders and offer LGBTQIA+ and youth-friendly adaptations of their classes. The team's law enforcement background combined with their focus on civilian preparedness creates practical, stress-tested training. Their emphasis on tactical medical training—recognizing that defensive encounters often result in injury—separates them from typical shooting ranges. The virtual range option makes firearms training accessible to people intimidated by live fire, while their AR-15 build class teaches firearm fundamentals beyond just shooting.