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Richard Kocher

Instructor # 577804 | Windy Hill Arms Academy

Certified with the USCCA since 10/13/2019

Certification Renewal Date 10/13/2027

  • windyhillarmsacademy@yahoo.com
  • (330) 353-8425

Paris, OH, 44669

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USCCA Certifications

  • Concealed Carry & Home Defense
  • Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
  • Countering the Mass Shooter
  • Emergency & First Aid
  • Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals

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Instructor credentials

Rangemaster Protective Pistolcraft Instructor USCCA CCHDF Instructor USCCA DSF1 Instructor NRA Basic Pistol Instructor NRA CCW Instructor NRA Range Safety Officer

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You must provide proof of basic pistol training (certificate or CCW permit). This class will teach you drawing from concealment, using cover, reloading, stoppage remediation, and engaging multiple targets. You need strong side holster, extra magazines or speed loader, and mag pouches/ holsters. A complete list of required items will be sent after registration. You will need 300-350 rounds of ammo.

This class is from beginner to experienced shooters. You do not have to own a gun to take this class. We can provide you with a 22 and 100 rounds of ammo for $15 or we have a variety of 9mm for use you provide the ammo. We emphasize on SAFETY. We have 3 instructors (2 women) to keep more one on one on the range.

This is the next level after you have your CCW. You must have completed CCW course to take this class. We will teach you {SAFELY} how to present from the holster/ concealment. We will cover how to clear a stoppage, emergency and tactical reloads, target recognition, and timed excercises.

If you have you carry a firearm for protection, this is your next step to using it safely. This class will teach you how to present your pistol, get on target quickly, and how to fire multiple rounds consecutively. How to have a warrior mindset in a Dynamic Critical Incident.

This is a basic pistol class. Teaching the 4 universal saftey rules, safe gun handling, storage, loading and unloading, clearing a malfuntion. Learn the fundamentals of shooting.

This class covers basic gun and defensive techniques. We will cover the safe gun handling rules, shooting fundamentals, loading, and clearing malfunctions,

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      Paris, Ohio

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    "Awesome instructors. Helped me improve my shooting and worked on breaking some bad habits I have. Highly recommend this class."

    Submitted on Sat, Jun. 13, 2026 by Samuel W.

    "Thanks for coming. It was great working with you. "

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    "Very good experience. Would recommend for anyone. "

    Submitted on Sun, May. 10, 2026 by Joseph K.

    "Thanks for attending. It was a great class."

    Submitted on Mon, May. 11, 2026

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