FireRidge, LLP

FireRidge, LLP teaches firearms safety and marksmanship through NRA-certified instruction in Mansfield, Ohio. They run two core courses designed for shooters at different skill levels.

This is the entry-level course—8 hours total (6 classroom, 2 range time)—and it's specifically structured to meet Ohio's concealed carry licensing requirements. You'll learn the fundamentals of safe pistol handling and shooting mechanics. The certificate is valid for 3 years, so you can take the class before you're 21 and use it once you hit the required age.

Ohio reciprocity: Your Ohio license is currently honored in 39 states. California, Oregon, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, and Hawaii don't recognize it.

A 4-hour refresher and defensive pistol class—about 1 hour classroom, 3 hours on the range. This course requires you to have completed a basic handgun safety course already. You'll work on:

• •Weapons familiarization and safe gun handling
• •Marksmanship fundamentals
• •Defensive shooting skills

They train rain or shine. Bring 150+ rounds of ammo (9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .380, or .357 Sig), proper holster with retention, 2 magazines, eye and ear protection, and weather-appropriate gear.

• •Contact: (419) 515-4005 | P.O. Box 1102, Mansfield, OH 44901 | [email protected]