Stephen Ondich
Instructor # 573957 | TRAINING ASSOCIATES
Certified with the USCCA since 5/6/2018
Certification Renewal Date 5/6/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
My Biography
Providing service to the Construction, Manufacturing, and Industrial as well as the private sectors, Training Associates provides:
Firearms Safety and Home Defense o Concealed Carry and Home Defense o All class instructors are United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Certified
Basic Firearm Safety & Shooting
Delaware Approved 6hr Concealed Carry Training
Maryland Certified 16hr initial & 8hr renewal for HWCP Permits
Developing a Personal Protection Plan
A full range of Authorized OSHA safety classes. o 30 hour/10 hour o Classes to meet the needs of your work site
A full range of First Aid/CPR/AED & Blood Borne Pathogens training is provided by H.S.I. Certified Instructors o For the work site o For the home o For the Baby Sitter.
Current Classes Available
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The CCDW firearms training course (depending on weather) may be conducted over a 2 day period - Day 1: Classroom & Dry Fire Training - Day 2: Live Fire Activities conducted at firing range.
Classroom time shall include the following elements: A. Instruction regarding knowledge and safe handling of firearms; B. Instruction regarding safe storage of firearms and child safety; C. Instruction regarding knowledge and safe handling of ammunition; D. Instruction regarding safe storage of ammunition and child safety; E. Instruction regarding safe firearms shooting fundamentals; F. Identification of ways to develop and maintain firearm shooting skills; G. Instruction regarding federal and state laws pertaining to the lawful purchase, ownership, transportation, use and possession of firearms; H. Instruction regarding the laws of this State pertaining to the use of deadly force for self-defense; and I. Instruction regarding techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation, including conflict resolution.
Live Fire Training: J. Live fire shooting exercises conducted on a range, including the expenditure of a minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition;
Note that live fire exercises will be conducted at local firing range.
SELF-DEFENSE FIREARM BASICS & HOME DEFENSE
- Universal Safety Rules
- Knowing your firearm - Revolver/Semi Auto - Single/Double Action - Striker Fire - Malfunction types
- Selection of a handgun
- Types of ammunition
- Use of Force
DEFENSIVE SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS
- Defensive Shooting/Marksmanship
- Proper Grip
- Shooting Platform
- Sight Pictures
- Trigger Control
BASIC AND ADVANCED SKILLS
- Creating a training program
- Fundamental Drills
Learn Basic First Aid - Control of Bleeding - Splints and much more for Wilderness or at home Learn CPR - Learn to use an AED All Training is conducted by Certified Instructors All Training is inclusive for Adult, Child & Infant care.
The firearms training course includes the following elements: A) Instruction regarding knowledge and safe handling of firearms; B) Instruction regarding safe storage of firearms and child safety C) Instruction regarding knowledge and safe handling of ammunition; D) Instruction regarding safe storage of ammunition and child safety; E) Instruction regarding safe firearms shooting fundamentals; F) Live fire shooting exercises conducted on a range, including the expenditure of a minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition; G) Identification of ways to develop and maintain firearm shooting skills; H) Instruction regarding federal and state laws pertaining to the lawful purchase, ownership, transportation, use and possession of firearms; i. Instruction regarding the laws of this State pertaining to the use of deadly force for self defense; and I) Instruction regarding techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation, including conflict resolution
The firearms training course includes the following elements: A) Instruction regarding knowledge and safe handling of firearms; B) Instruction regarding safe storage of firearms and child safety C) Instruction regarding knowledge and safe handling of ammunition; D) Instruction regarding safe storage of ammunition and child safety; E) Instruction regarding safe firearms shooting fundamentals; F) Live fire shooting exercises conducted on a range, including the expenditure of a minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition; G) Identification of ways to develop and maintain firearm shooting skills; H) Instruction regarding federal and state laws pertaining to the lawful purchase, ownership, transportation, use and possession of firearms; i. Instruction regarding the laws of this State pertaining to the use of deadly force for self defense; and I) Instruction regarding techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation, including conflict resolution
VIRTUAL – INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING COURSE Instructor - Stephen P Ondich spondich55@gmail.com 302-540-6207
There are many NEW GUN OWNERS out there who may be unfamiliar with the safe operations of their purchase. I am therefore offering VIRTUAL training classes for Basic Firearms Safety Please contact me via email for class registration
Agendas will include the following topics: - Firearms Safety – 10 students per class o Approximately a 90 min class to review Universal Safety Rules Clearing Your Firearm Understanding your firearm • Parts of your firearm • Understanding types of Actions o Single Action o Double Action Proper handling of firearm Defensive Shooting • Stance • Grip • Sight Picture • Trigger Control Proper cleaning & storage • Semi-Auto & Revolver Legal responsibilities of being a Gun Owner Types of Ammunition Review of Dry Fire Training
The Handgun Qualification License (HQL) Firearms Safety Training Course is instructed by a Qualified Handgun Instructor, and consist of a minimum of 4 hours of instruction, Live Fire range training. Training includes the following minimum curricula: 1. State Firearm Law. Overview of the State firearm laws. a. Discussion of what constitutes a regulated firearm b. How to properly purchase or transfer a firearm c. Where you are allowed to carry a firearm and how to properly transport a firearm d. When necessary to possess a carry permit, who is prohibited from possessing firearms e. State laws relating to minors f. Permissible levels of force, and use of deadly force. 2. Home Firearm Safety. Overview of handgun and firearm safety in the home a. Discussion of access to minors b. Locking and storing of firearms, and use of safety devices, such as secure lock boxes. 3. Handgun Mechanisms and Operation. Overview of the proper operation and safe handling of a handgun a. Cleaning and maintenance b. Loading and unloading of ammunition c. Differences between revolvers and semi-automatic handguns. 4. Operation and Handling Demonstration. Orientation component that demonstrates the person’s safe operation and handling of a firearm a. “Live Fire” component in which the applicant safely shoots the weapon.
The CCDW firearms training course (depending on weather) may be conducted over a 2 day period - Day 1: Classroom & Dry Fire Training - Day 2: Live Fire Activities conducted at firing range.
Classroom time shall include the following elements: A. Instruction regarding knowledge and safe handling of firearms; B. Instruction regarding safe storage of firearms and child safety; C. Instruction regarding knowledge and safe handling of ammunition; D. Instruction regarding safe storage of ammunition and child safety; E. Instruction regarding safe firearms shooting fundamentals; F. Identification of ways to develop and maintain firearm shooting skills; G. Instruction regarding federal and state laws pertaining to the lawful purchase, ownership, transportation, use and possession of firearms; H. Instruction regarding the laws of this State pertaining to the use of deadly force for self-defense; and I. Instruction regarding techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation, including conflict resolution.
Live Fire Training: J. Live fire shooting exercises conducted on a range, including the expenditure of a minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition;
Note that live fire exercises will be conducted at local firing range.
NOTE: UTAH PERMIT CERTIFICATION REQUIRES ALL OF THE ABOVE AND THE UTAH REQUIRED RULES, REGULATIONS, LAWS BE 100% REVIEWED AND TEST PASSED TO BE STAMPED. APPLICANT MUST POSESS PERMIT IN STATE OF RESIDENCE PRIOR TO APPLICATION
Test your knowledge on the Utah Concealed Carry law: What the “Carry” law provides. Training required. Applying for a permit. Process for approval. Denials, and how to handle them. Requirements for displaying your permit. Where carrying is banned, or otherwise restricted. Related statutes and federal law.
The CCDW firearms training course (depending on weather) may be conducted over a 2 day period - Day 1: Classroom & Dry Fire Training - Day 2: Live Fire Activities conducted at firing range.
Classroom time shall include the following elements: A. Instruction regarding knowledge and safe handling of firearms; B. Instruction regarding safe storage of firearms and child safety; C. Instruction regarding knowledge and safe handling of ammunition; D. Instruction regarding safe storage of ammunition and child safety; E. Instruction regarding safe firearms shooting fundamentals; F. Identification of ways to develop and maintain firearm shooting skills; G. Instruction regarding federal and state laws pertaining to the lawful purchase, ownership, transportation, use and possession of firearms; H. Instruction regarding the laws of this State pertaining to the use of deadly force for self-defense; and I. Instruction regarding techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation, including conflict resolution.
NOTE: APPLICATION FOR THE STATE OF NJ REQUIRES PROOF OF OWNERSHIP FOR FIREARM INTENDED TO BE CARRIED
Live Fire Training: J. Live fire shooting exercises conducted on a range, including the expenditure of a minimum of 100 rounds of ammunition;
Note that live fire exercises will be conducted at local firing range.
SAFETY – CARE – MAINTENACE Class is suited for the Novice Shooter and First Time gun owner.
Classroom will include the following topics: • Review of Universal Safety Rules • Child Safety & Storage • Inspection – Clearing – Cleaning o Semi-auto o Wheel Guns (revolvers) o Double/Single Action • Ammunition o Type – Caliber o Description o Storage • Selection of personal defense handgun • Malfunctions o Misfire o Squib o Hang Fire • Proper Grip • Proper Stance • Sight Picture • Various types of gear REVIEW OF LONG GUNS (RIFLE/SHOT GUN) • Bolt Action • Semi-Auto (magazine fed) • Breach Loader • Muzzleloader
RANGE Following class time (weather permitting), each student will have the opportunity to go to the range for Live Fire training. Live fire will mostly be conducted using handguns. If you have any questions please contact Stephen P Ondich at 302-540-6207.
DELAWARE HANDGUN PERCHASER PERMIT COURSE REQUIREMENTS Minimum course length 6 hrs. class, with 3 hrs. at range, minimum of 100 rounds. (students are responsible for their own firearm, ammo, range fees, PPE, and transportation) NO LOADED WEAPONS OR AMMUNITION WILL BE ALLOWED INTO CLASSROOM
INTRODUCTION: This course is a prestation for each student to obtain a working knowledge of the following topics as required by State of Delaware for the purpose of Purchasing a Firearm.
- DEVELOPING A PERSONAL AND HOME PROTECTION PLAN:
- Defining a personal protection plan (Slide 3)
Why Conflict avoidance is so important (Slide4-6 including videos)- Situational awareness (Slides 7-10)
- The Color Codes of Awareness (Slides 16-20)
- How a permit to carry fits (slide 26 and videos)
- Techniques for avoiding criminal attack and how to manage a violent confrontation, including conflict resolution. https://youtu.be/ONo203FATwM
- SELF-DEFENSE FIREARMS BASICIS:
- Universal safety rules (Slides 3-6) IMPORTANT!!
- Knowledge and safe handling & storage of firearms & child safety https://youtu.be/7fdnyvwIzg0
(a) Clearing a semi-automatic (Slides 7-9) Clearing Revolver (Slide 10)
(b) Defining a gun’s action (Slide 11 including interactive widget) (c) Understanding revolvers (Slides 14-17) (d) Understanding Semi-automatics (Slides 18-24)
(e) Modern, striker-fired handguns (Slide24) (f) Selecting a handgun (Slide 32)
(g) Ammunition components (Slide 48-52)
(h) Ammunition care and storage & Child Safety (Slide 75-76)
- DEFENSIVE SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS:
- Defensive shooting versus marksmanship (Slides 3-4)
- Proper Grip (Slide 6-11 with Video)
- Shooting Platform (Slide 12-16) Safe firearms shooting fundamentals
- Aligning the muzzle to the target (Slides 17-18,22-23)
- Unsighted fire, point shooting (Slide 24 including interactive widget)
- Flash sight picture (Slide 33) Sighted Fire (Slide 34-35) Trigger Control (Slides 36-38)
- THE LEGAL USE OF FORCE:
- Defining reasonable force and deadly force (Slide 3 including interactive widget)
- Detailed definitions of deadly force rules, including scenarios (Slide 7 with interactive widget)
- State laws review and acknowledge.
- How prosecutors will view your case. (Slide 24 with video)
- Defining the Castle Law and Defense of the home (Slide 26)
- VIOLENT ENCOUNTERS AND THEIR AFTERMATH:
- Understanding Fight or flight (Slides 3-4)
- Effects of Adrenaline and endorphins (Slides 14-15)
- Recognizing a threat (Slide 31)
- How to avoid and mitigate. https://youtu.be/4qsfBCatgX8
- Issuing commands and evaluating options (Slides 32-33 with thumbnail images)
- When we are left with no other choice (Slides 39-41)
- When the right to use deadly force ends (Slide 42)
- The immediate aftermath (Slide 43) Phone Calls to make (Slides 44-45)
- When the police arrive (Slide 46) Statement to the police (Slide 47)
- During and after your arrest (Slide 49, with Video, and slide 50)
- GEAR AND GADGETS:
- Hip holsters (slide 6) Paddle holsters (Slide 7) Pocket holsters (Slide 8 & 9)
- Inside the waistband holsters (Slide 10)
- Tactical flashlights (Slides 15 & 16)
- Gun Safes and SAFE storage & Child Safety (Slide 21)
- Firearm safeties items, options. https://youtu.be/QwRaqNK4Ius
- SUICIDE PREVENTION/RED FLAG LAWS:
- Review and understanding of Red Flag laws
- Delaware Lethal Violent Protection Order (RED FLAG LAW) Delaware Lethal Violent Protection Order (RED FLAG LAW) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfWdszU_Yjs
- BASIC & ADVANCED SKILL:
- Review ways and options on how to maintain and upgrade skills, creating a training and maintenance program. Note: USSCA has many good training options on this.
- Dry Fire with Laser “G-Site” (Demonstration)
- LIVE FIRE: See Attached
- Range Review rules, do and don’ts, Proper PPE, procedures, review the “4 safety rules”
DISCUSSION/QUESTIONS: Quiz of knowledge and understanding of the above. (80% required)

