Adkins Training Institute, LLC: Pistol Training

Adkins Training Institute focuses on what actually matters in firearms training: small class sizes and real instructor attention. Founded on the principle that large classes breed complacency and missed learning opportunities, Mary Adkins caps her courses at 12 or fewer students, with dedicated range safety officers on duty whenever more than 4 people are shooting.

"Having been involved with many classes of more than 12 (up to 24 in a class) I know you cannot receive personalized attention if needed and that can easily lead to frustration."

With CCW classes, no more than 4 people shoot at a time. That's the difference between nodding along while confused and actually getting coached through your mistakes.

Pistol Progression (Skill-Based) - Basic Pistol — No shooting experience required. Firearms and ammunition provided if you don't own one. Covers safety, loading, grip, sight alignment, and basic marksmanship (25-50 live rounds) - Pistol 1 — Requires basic experience. Focus on accuracy, recoil management, magazine changes, and malfunction clearing - Pistol 2 (Advanced) — Speed with accuracy, drawing from holster, re-holstering, malfunction clearance under fire (50-100+ rounds) - Advanced Pistol — Shooting from multiple positions, shooting while moving, single-hand and weak-hand shooting, hand transitions

Certification & Specialty Programs - Concealed Carry Certification — State-mandated 8-hour minimum. Offered weekends or split weekday sessions (daytime/evening) - Constitutional Carry Safety & Laws — Non-shooting course on Ohio's permitless carry law and use-of-force laws - Ladies-Only Classes — Female instructor addresses challenges specific to women shooters - NRA Range Safety Officer Certification — Learn range operations and safety management (non-shooting) - Refresher/Custom Training — Book instruction tailored to your experience level

Location & Hours - Range: 2721 Selma Road, Springfield, OH 45505 - Classroom: 3674 E. National Road Suite 11, Springfield, OH 45505 - Hours by appointment Monday–Sunday (flexible scheduling)

What to Know - Don't own a pistol? They have several you can use—just bring ammunition - Heated and air-conditioned classroom; outdoor range with pop-up shelter for weather - Reasonably priced classes designed to build long-term students - Safety is the non-negotiable foundation: all training emphasizes the 4 basic gun safety rules, mindset, and situational awareness

(937) 657-4351 — Text or voice [email protected]