Richard Powell
Instructor # 2515019 | Ophidian Tactical Solutions
Certified with the USCCA since 12/12/2021
Certification Renewal Date 12/12/2026
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Range Safety Officer
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
- Countering the Mass Shooter
My Biography
Rizzo is the owner of Ophidian Tactical Solutions and is a USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor in the Metro Atlanta area. He is a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment. Our goal at OTS is to train as many people as we can how to safely handle and carry their firearm.
I am a member of several clubs and organizations including: USCCA, NRA, NAAGA, Bass Reeves Gun Club, Black Gun Owners Association, Firearm Policy Coalition, Arm Your Friends, LGC and the SRA. If you are new to firearms or just want to be more proficient with your firearm Ophidian Tactical is the place you are looking for. We also have classes that cater to underrepresented groups within the 2A community. If you want to schedule a private class that can be arranged. We have a strict “No Politics” policy unless we are discussing 2A issues.
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Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training.
Classroom portion will be an online Zoom meeting. We will meet at Amchar for the range portion. You can bring your own firearm, hearing and eye protection. If you don't have any of these items they can be rented for a nominal fee. Contact OTS before class for prices.
Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. The course is a complete guide to understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness; home security and home defense; handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics; shooting fundamentals; the physiology of violent encounters; the legal aspects of using deadly force (including knowing what to do in the aftermath); and a complete guide on gear, gadgets, and ongoing training.
Classroom portion will be an online Zoom meeting. We will meet at Quickshot for the range portion. You can bring your own firearm, hearing and eye protection. If you don't have any of these items they can be rented for a nominal fee. Contact OTS before class for prices.
This is a 4 hour course designed to educate the student on the safe handling and use of a handgun. Topics covered will be: GA Gun Laws, basic firearms safety, firearm manipulation, general maintenance and fundamentals of marksmanship. This course requires that the student demonstrate the ability to utilize safe gun handling techniques.
You can bring your own firearm, hearing and eye protection. If you don't have any of these items they can be rented for a nominal fee. Contact OTS before class for prices.
In this introduction module, we will introduce students to the basics of handgun safety, including how to safely clear (unload) a semi-automatic pistol. We will explain and demonstrate the seven basic fundamentals for safe and accurate shooting. The lesson is rounded out by taking those basics, and putting them into practice both in the classroom and on the shooting range. This lesson will act as a building block as the student progresses to Women’s Intermediate Pistol.
USCCA’s “Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals” is a welcoming and engaging training guide created for women who are seeking to begin, improve upon, or add to their firearms skills. With three distinct modules (Women's Basic Pistol, Women's Intermediate Pistol, and Women's Defensive Pistol), this course is designed to reach students who are brand new to firearms and those who are ready to learn more about defensive shooting. Basics and fundamentals will be introduced, reviewed, and then built upon, while also exploring situational awareness, common types of handguns, ammunition types, malfunctions, firearms handling skills, defensive pistol fundamentals, and the use of deadly force. Whether you’ve never touched a firearm, you’re looking for the next steps in your training, or you’ve chosen to learn about the skills, tools, and mindset needed to use firearms for self-defense, you can be prepared to carry confidently every day with tips and techniques from experienced certified instructors in the world of firearms.
This is a 4 hour course designed to educate the student on the safe handling and use of a handgun. Topics covered will be: GA Gun Laws, basic firearms safety, firearm manipulation, general maintenance and fundamentals of marksmanship. This course requires that the student demonstrate the ability to utilize safe gun handling techniques.
You can bring your own firearm, hearing and eye protection. If you don't have any of these items they can be rented for a nominal fee. Contact OTS before class for prices.
This is a 4 hour course designed to educate the student on the safe handling and use of a handgun. Topics covered will be: GA Gun Laws, basic firearms safety, firearm manipulation, general maintenance and fundamentals of marksmanship. This course requires that the student demonstrate the ability to utilize safe gun handling techniques.
You can bring your own firearm, hearing and eye protection. If you don't have any of these items they can be rented for a nominal fee. Contact OTS before class for prices.
This is a 4 hour course designed to educate the student on the safe handling and use of a handgun. Topics covered will be: GA Gun Laws, basic firearms safety, firearm manipulation, general maintenance and fundamentals of marksmanship. This course requires that the student demonstrate the ability to utilize safe gun handling techniques.
You can bring your own firearm, hearing and eye protection. If you don't have any of these items they can be rented for a nominal fee. Contact OTS before class for prices.
This is a 4 hour course designed to educate the student on the safe handling and use of a handgun. Topics covered will be: GA Gun Laws, basic firearms safety, firearm manipulation, general maintenance and fundamentals of marksmanship. This course requires that the student demonstrate the ability to utilize safe gun handling techniques.
You can bring your own firearm, hearing and eye protection. Contact OTS before class for prices. We will show you how to clean your firearm at the end of class.
This is a 4 hour course designed to educate the student on the safe handling and use of a handgun. Topics covered will be: GA Gun Laws, basic firearms safety, firearm manipulation, general maintenance and fundamentals of marksmanship. This course requires that the student demonstrate the ability to utilize safe gun handling techniques.
You can bring your own firearm, hearing and eye protection. Contact OTS before class for prices.
Thank you for choosing Ophidian Tactical for your firearms course. We will be doing a basic course where we teach you how a handgun works and let you get some time out on the range. I will be providing firearms for you to shoot but if you have your own please bring them with you. Please ensure that it is unloaded and if available bring your owners manual.
The class will be held at South River Gun Club in Covington, GA. Please try to arrive a few minutes early so we can get started promptly.
I will offer a Zoom meeting about a week before the class. We will go over the course curriculum and I can answer any additional questions that you may have.
I look forward to introducing you to the world of firearms and once again thank you for choosing Ophidian Tactical.
https://linktr.ee/Rizzo_Ophidian https://OphidianTacticalSolutions.myspreadshop.com/
Rizzo
In this introduction module, we will introduce students to the basics of handgun safety, including how to safely clear (unload) a semi-automatic pistol. We will explain and demonstrate the seven basic fundamentals for safe and accurate shooting. The lesson is rounded out by taking those basics, and putting them into practice both in the classroom and on the shooting range. This lesson will act as a building block as the student progresses to Women’s Intermediate Pistol.
Thank you for choosing Ophidian Tactical for your firearms course. We will be doing a basic course where we teach you how a handgun works and let you get some time out on the range. I will be providing firearms for you to shoot but if you have your own please bring them with you. Please ensure that it is unloaded and if available bring your owners manual.
The class will be held at South River Gun Club in Covington, GA. Please try to arrive a few minutes early so we can get started promptly.
I will offer a Zoom meeting about a week before the class. We will go over the course curriculum and I can answer any additional questions that you may have.
I look forward to introducing you to the world of firearms and once again thank you for choosing Ophidian Tactical.
https://linktr.ee/Rizzo_Ophidian https://OphidianTacticalSolutions.myspreadshop.com/
Rizzo
This is a private class for students that are have learned the basic fundamentals and want to improve accuracy, speed and learn defensive aspects of self defense.
