Justin Arnold
Instructor # 2998396 | Ohana Defense LLC
Certified with the USCCA since 11/12/2022
Certification Renewal Date 11/12/2026
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Emergency & First Aid
My Biography
US Marine Corps Veteran and Instructor since 2007. Emergency First-Aid, Trauma Med, CPR/AED Certified. NRA Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun Certified and RSO. USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense Instructor.
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This block of training is designed to go over the actual Proficiency Test that must be passed in order to obtain a state or county issued CCW permit. Once the Warm-Up Drills are completed, the Actual Profciency Test will be administered.
The Course of Fire info can be found at www.hawaiipolice.com.
This Proficiency Test must be completed with EACH firearm you intend to apply to carry CCW. Certification given is for ONLY those firearms you shot the Proficiency test with.
Payment preferred in cash on the day of.
Lessons: Self-Defense Firearms Basics Shooting Fundamentals Gear and Gadgets The Legal Use of Force Hawaii Specific Laws
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.
Payment preferred in cash on the day of. Contact me to book your slot.
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience.
This course takes place in a traditional classroom and range environment. This course may be completed in a single day format or over split into 2 days with smaller blocks of instruction.
Course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. Students will take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.
Payment preferred in cash on the day of. Contact me to book your slot.
The Intuitive Defensive® Carbine Course is designed to expose students to an efficient method of defending themselves with a semi-automatic rifle during a dynamic critical incident. All of the principles and fundamentals of the Intuitive Defensive® Shooting program are applied to the carbine and the following topics are covered:
-Four Points of Contact with a rifle and Intuitive Shooting Fundamentals -The Balance of Speed & Precision with a carbine -Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Aiming Methods -Combat Accuracy -Volume of Fire -Critical Incident Reloads & Efficient Carbine Handling -Transitioning to a Pistol -Counter Ambush Response with a Slung Rifle -Shooting while Standing, Squatting, Kneeling & Seated -Shooting around Cover & in Unorthodox Shooting Positions -Fundamental Carbine Malfunction Clearing
The Fundamentals of IDS is a one day course that will expose the student to all the core principles and fundamentals of the Intuitive Defense Shooting Program. The course will cover the following topics:
-Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting & Intuitive Skill Development -Combat Accuracy -Lateral Motion -The Balance of Speed & Precision -The Critical Incident Reload -Volume of Fire -Realistic Training for Multiple Target Engagement -Understanding the Body’s Natural Reactions during a Dynamic Critical Incident -The Skill Development Cycle -One-Handed & Weak Handed Shooting
The Intuitive Defense Shooting Course is not designed to make you the best shooter you can be on the range, instead, its goal is to help you quickly develop fundamental skills that you can apply in a worst-case scenario defensive shooting situation.
IDS is based on years of constantly evolving information about how the body works and what happens during Dynamic Critical Incidents. It has been heavily influenced by the diverse group of instructors that are certified to teach it and the thousands of students who have been through courses all around the world. The program features a variety of specialty drills and training methods that the student will be able to utilize in their practice after the course to continue to develop their abilities.
The Advanced Pistol Handling course is designed to expand the circumstances and conditions under which a student can apply the skills developed in the Combat Focus® Shooting Course. This course will cover:
-Non-Diagnostic Linear Malfunction Drills -One-Handed & Weak Handed Reloads -One-Handed & Weak Handed Malfunction Drills -Presentation from the holster in 360 degrees -Unorthodox Shooting Positions (grounded, seated) -Shooting Around Cover -Unreasonable Distance Shooting -Volume of Fire -The Balance of Speed & Precision
The Intuitive Defensive® Carbine Course is designed to expose students to an efficient method of defending themselves with a semi-automatic rifle during a dynamic critical incident. All of the principles and fundamentals of the Intuitive Defensive® Shooting program are applied to the carbine and the following topics are covered:
-Four Points of Contact with a rifle and Intuitive Shooting Fundamentals -The Balance of Speed & Precision with a carbine -Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Aiming Methods -Combat Accuracy -Volume of Fire -Critical Incident Reloads & Efficient Carbine Handling -Transitioning to a Pistol -Counter Ambush Response with a Slung Rifle -Shooting while Standing, Squatting, Kneeling & Seated -Shooting around Cover & in Unorthodox Shooting Positions -Fundamental Carbine Malfunction Clearing -Malfunction Response -One Handed Shooting/Handling -Extreme Precision -Extended Distance (as range allows) -Extreme Close Quarters Shooting
Lessons: Self-Defense Firearms Basics Shooting Fundamentals Gear and Gadgets The Legal Use of Force Hawaii Specific Laws
Other topics covered: Personal Safety, Handgun Safety, Handgun Fundamentals, Handgun Operation, Handgun Selection, Physiological Reactions to Violent Encounters
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive classroom course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. If you are new to handguns, this is a great introduction to everything you need to know to start your self-protection journey.
This course is a complete guide to understanding the basics of firearms ownership, safety, and nomenclature, and how it applies to home- or self-defense. After this class, students will feel confident to act as their family’s first line of defense in the event of a home invasion or other critical incident.
Payment preferred in cash on the day of. Contact me to book your slot.
Become your family’s first responder by attending Emergency First Aid Fundamentals. You'll learn how to assess a patient’s condition, proper treatment of chest and spinal injuries, broken bones, shock, serious bleeding, and more, this course will prepare you to help others when only minutes remain between life and death.
This unique class will combine NLT SIRT Pistols and Live Fire Training on two ranges to introduce students to shooting and presentation from the holster in an variety of plausible body positions and angles to the target. Students will be exposed to training and practice models using both dry and live fire to safely and realistically learn to bring their gun on target in 360 degrees, while in various standing, seated and grounded positions. Open to: General Public / Law Enforcement / Military / Private Security
This course is meant for the couple, co-workers or friends who are generally both armed and interested in learning about how to coordinate their efforts in a worst case scenario.
This training will draw from law enforcement, military and security team training and be applied to the context of personal defense in the public space as well as being at home or in the workplace. While not a prerequisite, it is suggested that students take a CFS Course from an Active I.C.E. Certified Instructor prior to TPAD to get the most out of it. Topics to be covered:
Review of Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting
Communication, Coordination & Cooperation, the Three C’s of Teamwork during a Dynamic Critical Incident
Danger Areas & Fields of Fire
Dealing with Multiple Threats Efficiently
Coordinated Strings of Fire
Shooting in Defense of Others (including children)
Movement to Cover & Evasion
Home or Workplace Defense Planning
Emergency Trauma Medicine Basics
Immediate Aftermath of a Shooting
Other topics driven by student questions, context and gear.
An advanced course for experienced shooters and armed professionals. This course will focus on engagements inside of “double arm distance.” This course features a significiant amount of retention work, unorthodox shooting positions, introduction to some Intuitive Defensive shooting concepts and a variety of less-lethal options. During this course students will utilize impact reduction equipment and training rounds to engage one another and role-players with firearms while grappling and during various gun-grab or ambush scenarios.
The core components of this course are a key part of the curriculum for military special operations personnel who train with I.C.E. in the Close Quarters Counter Ambush program.
This is an intense course meant for armed professionals and individuals with advanced weapons handling skills and reasonable levels of physical fitness. Therefore, students must have prior training experience with I.C.E. staff and approval to register for this course. Arrangements can be made for private instruction the day before the course starts to accomodate this requirement. Please speak with a staff instructor for more details or to discuss exceptions.
-One-man room clearing. -Home preparedness. -Close quarter shooting.
Students must bring a holster that fits a Glock 17, a paintball style mask or helmet, long sleeve shirt, groin protection, and gloves. Do NOT bring a live pistol, magazines, or ammo to CQB. Glock simmunition guns, magazines, and ammo are provided.
-Force-on-Force -Role playing scenarios
Students must bring a holster that fits a Glock 17, a paintball style mask or helmet, long sleeve shirt, groin protection, and gloves. Do NOT bring a live pistol, magazines, or ammo to CQB. Glock simmunition guns, magazines, and ammo are provided.
-CQB with rifles -Introduction to Team Tactics
Students must bring a holster that fits a Glock 17, a paintball style mask or helmet, long sleeve shirt, groin protection, and gloves. Do NOT bring a live pistol, magazines, or ammo to CQB. Glock simmunition guns, magazines, and ammo are provided.
For CQB 3, students must bring a standard AR-15 rifle, with the bolt, magazine, and ammo removed. Simmunition bolts, magazines, and ammo are provided. Folding stock adaptors or irregular aftermarket buffer kits do not work with simmunition bolts. It must be a standard AR-15 style rifle.
The NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting is intended for all individuals regardless of previous shooting experience.
This course takes place in a traditional classroom and range environment. This course may be completed in a single day format or over split into 2 days with smaller blocks of instruction.
Course topics include: gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection and storage, shooting fundamentals, pistol inspection and maintenance, marksmanship, and shooting range safety. Additionally, students will complete live fire training and a nationally standardized shooting qualification while on the range with an NRA Certified Instructor. Students will take a Basics of Pistol Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.
Payment preferred in cash on the day of. Contact me to book your slot.
This challenging today course is intended for students who already have taken formal training in or have extensive experience with long range shooting principles and are familiar with their rifle, optic/reticle and feel comfortable hitting known distance targets out to 500 yards.
This course presents opportunities to use previously acquired knowledge and skill in unorthodox and unexpected situations to hit targets. In some cases, the targets will be moving, reactive and/or interactive. Students will be challenged to identify targets, determine range, establish stable shooting positions and engage target under varying conditions. While coaching and pointers in applying precision shooting skills will be provided throughout the course, it is vital that students know how their gear operates. Scopes, reticles, rangefinders and calibers can perform very differently from one another and require specific knowledge to be used efficiently.
THIS IS THE REFRESHER COURSE ONLY. ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY ATTENDED THE COURSE WITH ROB PINCUS AS THE INSTRUCTOR PREVIOUSLY.
The Fundamentals of IDS is a one day course that will expose the student to all the core principles and fundamentals of the Intuitive Defense Shooting Program. The course will cover the following topics:
-Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting & Intuitive Skill Development -Combat Accuracy -Lateral Motion -The Balance of Speed & Precision -The Critical Incident Reload -Volume of Fire -Realistic Training for Multiple Target Engagement -Understanding the Body’s Natural Reactions during a Dynamic Critical Incident -The Skill Development Cycle -One-Handed & Weak Handed Shooting
The Intuitive Defense Shooting Course is not designed to make you the best shooter you can be on the range, instead, its goal is to help you quickly develop fundamental skills that you can apply in a worst-case scenario defensive shooting situation.
IDS is based on years of constantly evolving information about how the body works and what happens during Dynamic Critical Incidents. It has been heavily influenced by the diverse group of instructors that are certified to teach it and the thousands of students who have been through courses all around the world. The program features a variety of specialty drills and training methods that the student will be able to utilize in their practice after the course to continue to develop their abilities.
The Fundamentals of IDS is a one day course that will expose the student to all the core principles and fundamentals of the Intuitive Defense Shooting Program. The course will cover the following topics:
-Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting & Intuitive Skill Development -Combat Accuracy -Lateral Motion -The Balance of Speed & Precision -The Critical Incident Reload -Volume of Fire -Realistic Training for Multiple Target Engagement -Understanding the Body’s Natural Reactions during a Dynamic Critical Incident -The Skill Development Cycle -One-Handed & Weak Handed Shooting
The Intuitive Defense Shooting Course is not designed to make you the best shooter you can be on the range, instead, its goal is to help you quickly develop fundamental skills that you can apply in a worst-case scenario defensive shooting situation.
IDS is based on years of constantly evolving information about how the body works and what happens during Dynamic Critical Incidents. It has been heavily influenced by the diverse group of instructors that are certified to teach it and the thousands of students who have been through courses all around the world. The program features a variety of specialty drills and training methods that the student will be able to utilize in their practice after the course to continue to develop their abilities.
This course will introduce students to the fundamental tactics recommended for Armed Home Defense with a handgun. Topics covered will include developing an Armed Home Defense Plan, staging defensive firearms and protecting family members. Most of the material would apply to the use a long gun for home defense as well.
This is not a "CQB", "Room Clear" or other pseudo-team tactics course pulled from military or law enforcement doctrine for trained teams looking for threats. This course material is designed to be applied in the home, workplace or public building by one person, potentially with family or others, to evade a threat or move to a position of advantage as safely as possible or to engage a threat as efficiently as possible, using corners, concealment and cover to their advantage.
Open to: General Public / Law Enforcement / Military / Private Security

