Ohio Citizens Firearms Training Academy

Ohio Citizens Firearms Training Academy is owned and operated by a retired Cleveland Police Officer and US Army veteran. The lead instructor holds certifications from both the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and the National Rifle Association, with thousands of hours training police officers, security personnel, and private citizens.

His staff are current or retired police officers and veterans — people who understand real-world decision-making under pressure.

Their focus is clear: training shooters to become confident, lawful decision-makers who understand the legal and ethical dimensions of deadly force encounters.

• •Concealed Handgun Carry Certification — For Ohio permit applicants
• •20-Hour O.P.O.T.A. Firearms Classes — Multi-day intensive courses (Friday evening through Sunday)
• •LEOSA Re-qualification (HR 218) — Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act certified training for retired law enforcement
• •Advanced Firearms Training — Additional classes listed on their expanded website (launching late 2025)

The LEOSA re-qualification is held at the Public Safety Training Center in Parma Heights, Ohio — a state-of-the-art private range facility.

Cost: $35 cash, payable the day of class Upon completion: You receive a sheet of eight LEOSA cards

They're not running generic safety classes. The instruction comes from people with actual law enforcement and military experience who've trained thousands of officers. Their curriculum emphasizes legal decision-making, not just shooting mechanics.