Bee Safe Ohio

Bee-Safe operates the OPOTA Training Center in New Riegel, OH—about 2 hours from Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, and just over an hour from Toledo. This isn't a side business. They're licensed security professionals running an Ohio Police Officers Training Commission (OPOTC) certified academy.

20-Hour OPOTA Certification (the main event) - 10 hours classroom, 10 hours on the range - Satisfies private security firearms requirements under ORC Section 4749.10 - Recognized across multiple states for CCW purposes - You walk out with a signed Certificate of Completion from a certified instructor - Bring your own handgun (semi-auto or revolver), 250 rounds, two magazines, duty belt with holster, mag holster, eye/ear protection, and state ID

4-Hour Requalification Course - For renewing existing OPOTA certification - Same classroom/range split but compressed - Requires current OPOTA certificate, 100 rounds, same gear as 20-hour - Scheduled regularly—multiple dates per month available

• •Ohio CCW Classes (concealed carry licensing)
• •Conductive Energy Weapon (CEW) Training (Taser certification)
• •O.C. Spray Certification (pepper spray handling)
• •Child Self-Defense Classes (age-appropriate instruction)
• •Defensive Handgun (DH1) Training (practical techniques, tactical situations)

"The instructors here are truly the standard in firearms training." — Customer review, October 2023

Perfect attendance is mandatory. You cannot miss more than 14 minutes of any session.

Disqualifications include: - Felony convictions - Misdemeanor domestic violence convictions - Fugitive status - Drug dependency - Mental incompetence adjudications - Dishonorable discharge from armed forces - Renouncing U.S. citizenship

You must be a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old, and bring a valid state ID to every session.

No loaded firearms in the building. Lock ammo in your vehicle, bring only your secured, unloaded handgun to class.

Dress code: Pants with belt loops (must wear a belt), non-slip shoes. No open-toe shoes.

Customer reviews consistently mention instructor knowledge and personal attention. One student said an instructor "took the time to fix some of my bad habits to make sure I was successful." Another praised the patience shown to nervous students in defensive handgun training. These aren't box-checkers—they're invested in your actual proficiency.

Address: 17 Findlay Street, New Riegel, OH 44853

Courses are scheduled for January through May with consistent monthly availability.

Bee-Safe is a full-service security company, not just a training center. They provide video surveillance, alarm monitoring, access control, AI video analytics, gunshot detection, ballistic barriers, mobile security patrols, and emergency response systems across northwest Ohio (Fostoria, Findlay, Fremont, Toledo, Delaware). If you're getting trained by them, you're learning from people who work in professional security daily.

20-Hour Course: - Semi-auto or revolver handgun - 250 rounds (NO steel-cased ammunition) - Two magazines - Duty belt with firearm holster - Magazine holster - Ear and eye protection - Valid state ID - Proper pants/belt/shoes

4-Hour Course: - Semi-auto or revolver handgun - 100 rounds - Two magazines - Same holster setup and PPE - Valid state ID - Copy of current OPOTA certificate - Snacks allowed (refrigerator and microwave available)

Not sure which course fits your needs? They offer free consultations—call (419) 318-7233 or use their contact form.