This NRA Basic Pistol Class meets the requirements for the Ohio Require Revised  Code

to obtain a Concealed Handgun License. 

Call for private classes for 1 or 2 people or groups    

Call 614-754-0264

Training Class Fee $150.00 Includes free loaner Firearms, free Ammunition, Safety Equipment, NRA Basic Pistol Book (student Packet), Handouts, Study Material, Ohio Attorney General�s Concealed Carry discussion . If you do not own one, please wait until after you take this CCW course.

Evening Class Times:

April 20, 21, 25, 26

May 18, 19, 23, 24

June 15, 16, 20, 21

Wed 7-10pm, Thu 7-10pm, Mon 6-9pm, Tue 7-10-pm -Total 12 hours

Call for private classes for 1 or 2 people

888-270-5900 / 614-754-0264 (ddial area code)

This course is 12 -hours long and include classroom and range time learning to shoot revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; pistol parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from the bench rest position, and two handed standing positions; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet; take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination, and course completion certificate. Your NRA certificate will be your Certificate of Competency that is required by the sheriff's department. (Lesson Plan 2nd edition, 2009)

This class Includes free loaner firearms, free ammunition, Safety Equipment, NRA Basic Pistol Book (student Packet), Handouts, Study Material, Ohio Attorney Generals Concealed Carry discussion. 

We supply ammunition and loaner firearms for several reasons:

 1.  Those new to shooting will not know the appropriate firearm or ammunition to bring to the range. 

2.   Many indoor ranges have limitations and do not permit magnum and steel core bullets on their range.

 3.  We can often obtain better ammunition pricing with bulk purchasing and save money for the students.

4.  Frequently students will fire several different guns during the course of fire that requires different calibers of ammunition.  We can provide the student new to the shooting sports a positive and complete experience by giving them the option of trying several guns.

5.  Some students will want to start learning the fundamentals with a small caliber such as a .22 revolver and then move to a 38 caliber revolver and/or a 9 mm semi-automatic. 

6.  Fit of a firearm is critical to the student learning how to shoot a handgun safely and effectively, by providing numerous handguns in a variety of designs we are better able to fit the gun to the student and provide the appropriate ammunition.  A more enjoyable and safe experience.

7.  If you wish to bring your own firearm and ammunition to the range please have it inspected by one of the instructors

This policy provides those new to the shooting sports an opportunity to experience several different guns and ammunition that they would not ordinarily have without great expense and will assist them in their future purchases of firearms and ammunition. We are able to ensure a safe environment, the student uses the appropriate ammunition for the course of fire, is able to complete the range fire course, and saving the student time and money not having to shop for ammunition or a gun.   All too frequently some students are better off learning the fundamentals of pistol shooting with smaller calibers; that decision is often made at the range as we progress thru the course of fire. 

The application Process for Franklin County Ohio.

Franklin County Sheriff’ Office

Concealed Carry Permit Office

410 South High St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

(614) 525-5090

To schedule an appointment, call the Concealed Carry Office during business hours

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday 9:00am till 2:00pm

Closed  Saturday, Sunday and all Legal Holidays

Applications are accepted by APPOINTMENT ONLY

Emergency Applications do not need appointments.

The following is a checklist of items the applicant must have to apply for the permit:

To schedule an appointment, call the Concealed Carry Office during business hours

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday 9:00am till 2:00pm

Closed  Saturday, Sunday and all Legal Holidays

Applications are accepted by APPOINTMENT ONLY

Emergency Applications do not need appointments.

An appointment with the concealed carry office

 Must be a resident in Franklin County or an adjacent county for 30 days

Application filled out completely

Color photo of applicant, passport size 2"x2", taken within 30 days

Valid identification, drivers license, state I.D. or passport

Certificate of Competency or Prior Equivalent Documentation (The Sheriff's Office does not provide any training)

Fee payment in cash, cashier's check or money order in the amount of $67.00 New, $50.00 Renewal, $37.00 Emergency

 If not a resident of Ohio for 5 years, an additional fee of $24.00 for a FBI Background Check

http://www.sheriff.franklin.oh.us/Concealed_Carry/Concealed_Car