OHIO CONCEALED CARRY (CHL/CCW)
- Sat, Nov. 7, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sat, Nov. 7, 2026
- $100
- In-Class Time6 Hour(s)
- Range Time2 Hour(s)
What You'll Learn
Concealed Carry: Responsibility, Readiness, and the Right Mindset
A firearm doesn't make you prepared. Training does.
Carrying a concealed firearm is more than the lawful act of carrying a weapon. It is a commitment to awareness, discipline, sound judgment, and personal responsibility.
A firearm is a tool.
Preparedness is knowing how to recognize a problem, understand your options, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately when circumstances demand it.
This course is designed to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to approach concealed carry with competence, confidence, wisdom, and respect for life.
Because confidence shouldn't come from simply owning a firearm.
It should come from knowing what you're doing.
And competence isn't something you have to pretend to have.
You build it.
You learn. You practice. You make adjustments. You gain experience. You build evidence for yourself that you can do this.
What You'll Learn
This course goes beyond firearm mechanics. We look at the whole person—mind, body, awareness, decision-making, and judgment because responsible concealed carry requires more than knowing how to shoot.
Awareness, Avoidance & De-escalation
Learn strategies for recognizing potential problems, avoiding unnecessary conflict, creating distance, and disengaging from situations whenever possible.
Personal & Home Defense Planning
Develop a practical personal and home defense plan that considers your lifestyle, environment, responsibilities, and the people who depend on you.
Firearms Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in safe firearm handling, responsible gun ownership, mindset, and accountability.
Shooting Fundamentals
Develop the fundamentals necessary for safe, consistent, and accurate shooting while learning to manage yourself and your equipment.
Legal Use of Force
Understand the serious legal and ethical responsibilities associated with defensive force, including the circumstances in which force may or may not be legally justified.
Decision-Making & Personal Responsibility
Explore the decisions that happen before, during, and after a critical incident—and why sound judgment matters just as much as technical skill.
And more, because responsible concealed carry isn't one skill. It's a collection of knowledge, decisions, behaviors, and practiced abilities.
What This Training Gives You
Choosing to carry a firearm is a deeply personal decision. If you make that choice, responsible training helps you develop the ability to carry with greater awareness, competence, and purpose.
Preparedness
Develop practical skills and a personal protection plan rather than relying on assumptions about what you might do in an emergency.
Self-Reliance
Take an active role in your personal safety while understanding the responsibility that comes with carrying a firearm.
Capability
Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly use the tools available to you when appropriate.
Confidence Through Competence
Real confidence isn't something someone can hand you.
It is built through knowledge, practice, experience, and evidence.
When you repeatedly experience yourself learning, adapting, and succeeding, you begin to trust your own ability.
Awareness & Decision-Making
Strengthen your ability to recognize problems, evaluate your options, and make thoughtful decisions before a situation becomes a crisis.
Respect for Life
Responsible concealed carry isn't about looking for confrontation or proving something.
It is about understanding the seriousness of possessing a lethal tool and developing the maturity to prioritize avoidance, de-escalation, restraint, and preservation of life whenever possible.
This Course Is About More Than Carrying
It's not about fear. It's about preparation.
Not about power. About responsibility.
Not about reaction. About awareness and decision-making.
Not about pretending to be confident. About becoming competent enough to trust yourself.
Because the goal isn't simply to leave class knowing more about firearms.
The goal is to leave more capable than when you arrived.
And when competence grows, something powerful happens:
You begin to have evidence that you can.
That's the kind of confidence worth carrying.
Cancellation Policy: Empowered L Personal Protection, LLC, appreciates and thank you for your interest in our programs and your investment into our courses. Our commitment to offering a professional and high-quality experience for all involved means unexpected cancellations can be very problematic as courses seating is limited. Therefore, we have a very strict refund policy that applies to all classes, workshops and private lessons. Please be sure that you have read and understand the policy before enrolling in a class. There are no refunds on Empowered Personal Protection, LLC classes, workshops and private lessons. If you have a conflict and cannot attend a class, please contact us immediately. Terms of Sale: Payment in full due at time of enrollment to secure your space in the event. Student Cancelation/ Reschedule: If a student is unable to attend for any reason, they are allowed one free reschedule. Failure to attend the second class date will result in forfeiture of any registration fees paid. Student can reschedule for the original class/program title. Please reschedule at least 48 hours in advance to be eligible for free rescheduling. For all subsequent reschedules or rescheduling within the 48-hour grace period a $25 rescheduling fee will be assessed and must be paid prior to rescheduling. Instructor Cancelation: If Empowered Personal Protection, LLC cancels an event you are welcome to the following options: 1) a full refund of your enrollment fee only if a student has not previously canceled the class/ program, 2) transfer into another event, based on availability, on the current schedule of your choosing. Venue Cancelation: No refunds will be issued for classes that are not canceled by Empowered Personal Protection, LLC. Should the host facility choose (or is directed by State/Local Public Health officials) an identical course at the same location will be rescheduled within the next calendar year. If students cannot attend the rescheduled course, they should contact Empowered Personal Protection, LLC directly to identify alternative options. Late Policy/ No show policy: There are no late fees, however, it is important to arrive on time. If you are late, lost time cannot be made up (Example: If you are scheduled for a 1 hour private lesson and arrive 15 minutes late, the scheduled session will only last for the remaining allotted 45 minutes) At the 16 minute mark the appointment may be canceled and considered a No Show. In the event of a No Show, all registration fees will be forfeited, and a $25 rescheduling fee must be paid before said student is able to book other classes. Weather, Natural Disaster or Restricted Travel at a State or Federal Level: Should the Host Venue State, or the State of Ohio declare a travel ban, natural disaster, or state of emergency or should other travel bans be implemented by State or Federal authorities which may require the cancelation of a class Empowered Personal Protection, LLC will reschedule an identical course at the same location within the next calendar year. No refunds will be issued due to a State or Federal travel ban related class cancelation. If students cannot attend the rescheduled course, they should contact Empowered Personal Protection LLC directly to identify alternative options.
What We'll Teach
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
Lessons:
- Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan
- Self-Defense Firearms Basics
- Shooting Fundamentals
- Gear and Gadgets
- The Legal Use of Force
- Violent Encounters and the Aftermath
- Basic and Advanced Skills
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.
Additional Notes from Your Instructor
Course Registration & Attendance Protocols Ohio Concealed Handgun License (CHL) Training Empowered Personal Protection, LLC Thank you for choosing Empowered Personal Protection for your Ohio Concealed Handgun License training. Please review the information below before arriving for class. These requirements help us protect your time, maintain a safe training environment, and ensure that required course documentation is completed accurately. 1. Registration & Identification Valid Identification Required All students must present a valid, government-issued photo ID upon arrival. Your Legal Name Matters Course certificates are prepared using the information provided during registration. Your name on your registration must match your legal name as it appears on your government-issued identification. If there is a discrepancy, please contact Empowered Personal Protection before your course date so we can make any necessary corrections. 2. Course Locations & Schedule Classroom The classroom portion of the course is held at the same facility as the Springboro Performing Arts Center. Entry: Please enter through the side member entrance designated for the Chamber of Commerce, located on the side of the building closest to Warped Wing. Live-Fire Range Miller's Campground & Gun Club 6964 Township Line Rd Waynesville, OH 45068 Important: Travel Is Required This course includes both classroom instruction and live-fire range training. Students are responsible for transportation between the classroom and range. Please plan accordingly and allow enough time for travel. Lunch Please bring a packed lunch or plan to purchase food during the scheduled break. Depending on the day's schedule, a working lunch may be used to maximize instructional time. Range Fee A $20 range fee is due directly to the range upon arrival. Cash only. This fee is not included in your Empowered Personal Protection course tuition. 3. Firearm Safety & Transportation Safety is not optional. Every student is expected to follow all firearm safety procedures and instructor directions throughout the course. Transporting Your Firearm If you are bringing your own firearm: The firearm must arrive unloaded. It must be secured in an appropriate case, bag, or box. Firearms must remain secured in your vehicle until you are instructed otherwise at the range. No live ammunition is permitted in the classroom. Ammunition Magazines and speed loaders must be unloaded and transported separately from the firearm. Please do not bring loaded magazines into the classroom. Universal Firearm Safety Rules Students are expected to understand and follow these fundamental rules: Treat every firearm as if it is loaded. Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are on target and have made the decision to fire. Know your target and what lies beyond it. Additional safety procedures and range-specific rules will be provided during instruction. 4. Equipment Requirements Firearm Students may use either: Semi-automatic pistol Revolver AR-style pistols and rifle-caliber firearms are not permitted for this course. If you are unsure whether your firearm is appropriate, please contact the instructor before class. Ammunition Bring approximately 50–100 rounds of appropriate FMJ practice ammunition for your firearm. Eye & Hearing Protection Ballistic-rated eye protection is strongly recommended. Electronic hearing protection is preferred. Need to Rent Equipment? Full rental packages are available for $40, including: Pistol Ammunition Personal protective equipment Advance notice is required. Please notify the instructor before your course date if you need a rental package. 5. Ohio Legal Requirements Under Ohio Revised Code 2923.125, applicants are required to attest to having read the Ohio Concealed Carry Laws Manual. Ohio Concealed Carry Laws Manual Please review the current manual before applying for your license: Ohio Attorney General — Concealed Carry Laws Manual www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/CCWManual Your application fee, photograph requirements, and background-check procedures are handled separately through the appropriate Sheriff's office when you apply. Course tuition does not include the Sheriff's office application fee or related application expenses. 6. Attendance, Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy All Registrations Are Final Empowered Personal Protection, LLC maintains a No Refund Policy for course tuition. Please review the schedule carefully before registering. Rescheduling Students may receive one complimentary reschedule when the request is made at least 48 hours before the scheduled course start time. Requests made less than 48 hours before the course are subject to a $25 administrative fee. If a student fails to attend the rescheduled course date, all previously paid course fees are forfeited. Late Arrival / No-Show Punctuality is required. Because this is a structured training course with required instructional components, students arriving more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time will be considered a No-Show. In this circumstance: Course tuition is forfeited. A $25 re-enrollment fee will apply. The student must register for a future available course. Please contact the instructor as soon as possible if an unexpected circumstance may affect your ability to arrive on time. 7. Instructor or Facility Cancellation If Empowered Personal Protection must cancel a course because of instructor availability, facility closure, or another circumstance outside the student's control, the course will be rescheduled within the calendar year. If you are unable to attend the replacement date, alternative arrangements will be communicated based on the circumstances. Before You Arrive: Your Quick Checklist Bring: ☐ Valid government-issued photo ID ☐ Firearm, if using your own ☐ 50–100 rounds of FMJ ammunition ☐ Eye protection ☐ Hearing protection ☐ Packed lunch or money for food ☐ $20 cash for the range fee Remember: ☐ Your firearm must arrive unloaded and secured. ☐ Ammunition must be stored separately from the firearm. ☐ No live ammunition is permitted in the classroom. ☐ Allow enough time to travel between the classroom and range. ☐ Arrive on time and ready to learn. ☐ Contact the instructor in advance if you need rental equipment. Your Responsibility Begins Before You Arrive. Responsible concealed carry begins with responsible preparation. Read the requirements. Ask questions. Arrive prepared. Stay engaged. Follow the safety rules. We're looking forward to training with you. 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Live, Self-Defense Lessons For Everyone
Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe
What to Bring
- FMJ
- Close-toed Shoes
- Brimmed Hat
- Handgun
- Revolver
- Water / Beverage
- Lunch
- Eye & Ear Protection
- Sunscreen
- Range Bag
- Pen & Notebook
What is Provided
- Water / Beverage
- Pen & Notebook
- Sunscreen
- Targets
- Eye & Ear Protection
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