Our new Enhanced Handgun Skills course coming in August of 2010
New Hampshire raised the price of non resident license to $100 (July 1, 2009)
Utah is back to issuing within 60 days Dec 28th 2009
Those who having 2003 Training Certificates need to make plans to attend the Ohio Renewal Recertification course, This is not a 12 hour course, it's about a 4 hour course. We charge $35. See details below.
The new building is done, bigger classroom, new restroom, heated & air conditioned!
You can now carry in a National Parks, as long as the park is in a state that honors your license
Ohio Recertification courses now offered, These are only required if your Certificate is 6 years old, You will have to recertification before your 2nd renewal.
Persons who applied in 2004 using a competency certificate that was two years or older, such as from a past self-defense course taken that happened to fit the requirements of the new law, MUST obtain another competency certificate that meets the provision of ORC 2923.125 (G).
3. Check ahead to verify what hours your sheriff's office takes applications/ renewals www.buckeyesheriffs.org - they are obligated by law to accept applications at least 15 hours per week. Some sheriffs require you to make an appointment or process licenses only on certain days. Take with you:
a) Your original training certificate or renewed certificate showing your certification of competency. (You may also have documentation that shows you are an active or reserve member of the U.S. Military, have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Military, or are a retired law enforcement officer and have acquired experience in handling handguns that is equivalent to the necessary training requirements.), or valid or expired CHL.
b) (photo no longer required) for renewals.
c) Renewal fee $50.00 in the form of cash, money order, or a certified check. No credit cards or personal checks. check with your Sheriff (If you've lived in Ohio for less than five years, the renewal fee is $79.)
d) Your current Concealed Handgun License and a valid driver's license or photo I.D.
If you have a certificate that is 6 years old, attend a requalifcation course, you will cover updates in the law concerning Ohio CHL, & shoot on the range, it only takes about 4 hours.
Church Groups! If you have a group of 8 or more we will offer a discount! We can come to you for the classroom portion of the course.
A MUSTSEE DVD! If you really want to understand your right to bear arms, & what the founding fathers intended, you need this film."In search of the Second Ammendment", produced by David Hardy. This DVD can be purchased from the NRA, Amazon, & directly from the producer:
We now have an outdoor range with a covered firing line, & an air conditioned classroom.
Stay active join the NRA!, Join the OFCC!, Join Buckeye Firearms Assoc.
NRA has released the new "Personal Protection Outside the Home" course.
This course will have two levels. Level one is 9 hours, & Level 2 is 5 hours.
It is an Ideal followup to Personal Protection in the Home
Now Certified to teach this course, watch for upcoming dates
State of Ohio Groups
Buckeye Firearms Association Web site URL:http://www.BuckeyeFirearms.org Description: Buckeye Firearms Association is a grassroots political action committee (PAC) dedicated to defending and advancing the right of Ohio citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities, including self-defense, hunting, competition, and recreation. With the help of our donors and volunteers, we work to elect pro-gun candidates and lobby for pro-gun legislation. Named GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR by CCRKBA!
Support this group, they are the grassroot group working for your ccw rights in Ohio.
We are now offering the Refuse To Be A Victim course, call for details.
Debby is now certified as a Refuse to be a Victim Instructor
Don't gamble, with your safety! Make a trip to the range at least monthly. Keep a range record of what you shot how much you shot etc. Also seriously consider taking one training course every year.
Stay Sharp & watch your six
Gunfights are nothing like you see in Hollywood,
Will you know what to do & when to do it?
"A wide variety of psychological, physical, & physiological factors exist, with the exception of shot placement none are within your control"
