Thanks for your interest in the Ohio Citizens Firearms Training (OCFT) Academy, which is owned and privately operated by a retired Cleveland Police Officer and US Army veteran.
This highly experienced firearms instructor, certified through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and the National Rifle Association, has trained and re-certified thousands of police officers and private security officers and certified numerous citizens for concealed handgun carry.
He and his staff are committed to training you to become a confident, law abiding individual who can make proper and lawful decisions and take legal action in a deadly force encounter.
Choose Your Training Wisely, It May Save Your Life!
NEW DATES LISTED FOR THE 20 HOUR O.P.O.T.A. FIREARMS CLASSES, RE-QUALIFICATION CLASSES AND CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE CLASSES.
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20 Hour OPOTA Private Security Firearms Class
OCFT Academy has entered into a training cooperation program with the Public Safety Training Center, Cuyahoga Community College, Western Campus, Parma, Ohio.
As a result, OCFT Academy will offer the following two types of training packages and locations the student can choose from to accommodate their individual needs:
PACKAGE ONE: COST: $225.00 (a $100.00 deposit is required to secure a seat in this class)
LOCATION: Parma Armory, 5301 Hauserman Road, Parma, Ohio 44130.
The student must bring the following training items:
- Semi-automatic pistol (rental of a Glock (.40 cal) or Smith & Wesson M&P (9mm) semi-automatic pistol for $25.00 is available)
- 150 rounds of ammunition (no steel core bullets or steel casings)
- At least two magazines and magazine pouch
- Holster (available for use)
- magazine pouch (available for use)
- Duty belt (available for use) or a wide sturdy belt
- Hearing and eye protection (both are available for use)
DEPOSIT POLICY: DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!!! A class can be rescheduled one time no later than seven (7) days before the first day of class. This request MUST be made by email.
If emergency health issues occur outside of the seven day period, Ohio Citizens Firearms Training, LLC reserves the right to determine if a deposit may be applied to one future class through this company.
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Click or tap on one of the following dates to make a deposit and register for that class:
July 9, 10 and 11, 2021 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
July 23, 24 and 25, 2021 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm (AVAILABLE)
August 6, 7 and 8, 2021 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm (AVAILABLE)
August 20, 21 and 22, 2021 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm (AVAILABLE)
September 10, 11 and 12, 2021 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm (AVAILABLE)
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PACKAGE TWO: COST: $310.00 (payment arrangements must be made with Ms. Carrie Havens at the below email or phone number)
LOCATION: Public Safety Training Center, (Tri-C) 7029 Homewood Avenue, Parma Heights, Ohio 44130.
The student will be provided for use with the following training items:
- Glock Model 17, 9mm Semi-automatic pistol
- Gun belt, holster and a magazine pouch with two magazines
- All the ammunition needed to complete the class (currently, the price of a box of 9mm ammunition is $35.00 and 2 to 3 boxes are normally used)
- Hearing and eye protection unless you wish to use your own.
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Click or tap on the following email link for assistance and registration from Ms. Carrie Havens: Carrie.Havens@tri-c.edu or call (216) 987-3033.
CLASS SCHEDULE
June 18, 19 and 20, 2021 (AVAILABLE)
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Private Security Firearms Re-qualification (OPOTA)
• • • NEW CLASSES AVAILABLE • • •
IF YOUR CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH 9, 2020 TO APRIL 1, 2021, YOUR CERTIFICATES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED AND ARE VALID UNTIL JULY 1, 2021.
TO AVOID UNAVAILIBITY OF CLASSES DUE TO A LARGE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE THAT WILL NEED TO RE-QUALIFY, PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL JUNE, 2021.
IF YOU EXPIRE APRIL 2, 2021 or after, YOU HAVE TO COMPLETE YOUR RE-QUALIFICATION PRIOR TO THAT DATE. HERE IS INFORMATION COPIED DIRECTLY FROM PISGS:
“With the passage of House Bill 404, registration and license expiration dates have been extended to July 1, 2021. This applies to any registrations and licenses that have expired or set to expire between March 9, 2020 through April 1, 2021. Registrations set to expire April 2, 2021 or later must be renewed by their expiration date.”
THE FOLLOWING CLASSES HAVE BEEN ADDED AND ARE NOW AVAILABLE. MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE IS RESTRICTED TO 10 INDIVIDUALS PER CLASS.
PLEASE CLICK OR TAP ON ONE OF THE BELOW LINKS FOR REGISTRATION – THANK YOU!
June 26, 2021 – 9:30am to 1:30pm (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
June 27, 2021 – 9:30am to 1:30pm (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
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Concealed Handgun License Certification Class
An FBI report shows that in 2018 there were 16,214 murders in the United States which was about a 14.5 percent increase from 2014. For verification of this information, please click or tap on the below link which will take you to the source:
2018 Crime in the United States
For a quick link to make payment, click or tap on one of the below dates
$100.00 per person
$90.00 per person for a group of 3 or more
$90.00 per person for a group of 2 or more from the same immediate family
*Contact us for special pricing for private groups of 8 to 10 people*
*Contact us for classroom training (6 hours) in a private setting, such as home, office, conference facility, etc… 2 hour range training conducted at Parma Armory in Parma, Ohio*
REGISTRATION
DEPOSIT POLICY: DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!!! A class can be rescheduled one time no later than seven (7) days before the first day of class. This request MUST be made by email.
If emergency health issues occur outside of the seven day period, Ohio Citizens Firearms Training, LLC reserves the right to determine if a deposit may be applied to one future class through this company.
May 8, 2021 9;00am to 6;pm (AVAILABLE)
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ADVANCE PISTOL TRAINING COURSE
The ADVANCED PISTOL TRAINING COURSE is an important and necessary part of your pistol training.
Normal public ranges, with stationary targets, stationary shooters and range operation restrictions do not allow the public to practice realistic deadly force defensive encounters and advanced tactical shooting techniques. This training will allow students to work closely and unencumbered with tactical instructors in developing their skills in advanced shooting tactics.
THIS CLASS IS RESTRICTED TO
- Those who possess a Concealed Handgun License or have a valid Certificate of Completion from any school waiting for their license
- Any person who is associated with a law enforcement agency
- Any person who has received their 20 Hour OPOTA Private Security Firearms certificate
- Individuals who have had other firearms training and are proficient in pistol craft – THIS IS NOT A BEGINNERS CLASS!
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GO TO THIS LINK FOR CLASS INFORMATION, REGISTRATION AND DEPOSIT PAYMENT
Advanced Pistol Training Course
PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR NEW DATES. WE WILL RESUME THIS TRAINING SOMETIME IN THE MIDDLE OF MAY, 2021 AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE SUMMER AND FALL.
Private Security Shotgun (OPOTA)
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OFFERING PROFESSIONAL HIGH QUALITY TRAINING IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:
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CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE CERTIFICATION CLASS
20 HOUR PRIVATE SECURITY FIREARMS CERTIFICATION (O.P.O.T.A.)
PRIVATE SECURITY FIREARMS RE-QUALIFICATION (O.P.O.T.A.)
BASIC PISTOL TRAINING FOR WOMEN
ADVANCED PISTOL TRAINING COURSE
PRIVATE SECURITY SHOTGUN CERTIFICATION (O.P.O.T.A.)
Due to the importance of the subject matter, each class size is kept to a minimum to maintain a positive instructor-to-student ratio. Unlike other assembly line types of firearm training schools, training is conducted with quality in mind and not quantity!
What separates OCFT Academy from other firearm training instructors is the owner/lead instructor of the this school has been involved in deadly force encounters and teaches from actual life experiences as a result of his profession. He has literally trained thousands of people from all walks of life, which include police and private security recruits, police officers, private security officers, and citizens with various backgrounds.
All of the highly competent instructors were hand-picked by the owner to maintain the professionalism and excellence OCFT Academy strives for. All state certified instructors are either current or former police officers and have established themselves as highly skilled trainers. No one can match the qualifications and experience that will reflect in the quality of the training you will receive.
Once you successfully complete your individual course, you will not only leave with your certificate, you will also leave with the confidence to properly use your handgun both tactically and legally.
Send an eCard as a present for training that may save their life, or yours!
The eCard can be used for the following classes:
– Concealed Handgun License Class –
– 20 Hour OPOTA Firearms Training Class –
– OPOTA Firearms Re-qualification –
– Advanced Pistol Training Course –
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(Gift Card Valid One Year from Purchase Date)