Edward Onaci
Instructor # 1944473 | Higher Ed Firearms Training & Safety
Certified with the USCCA since 2/20/2022
Certification Renewal Date 2/20/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
- Range Safety Officer
- Women's Handgun & Self-Defense
My Biography
Edward is an educator and firearms enthusiast. His hope is that, with proper instruction early on, new shooters will develop a deep respect for safety and a long term love for the shooting sports.
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This NAAGA mini class covers handgun safety and marksmanship. If you’re considering owning and/or carrying a firearm for self-defense, it is a great first step!
Topics Covered:
- Gun safety and accountability
- Pistol types
- Selecting and operating handguns safely and effectively
- Essential marksmanship skills
What to bring:
- Notebook and a pen
- Personal firearm and ammunition for the range (You can rent a firearm on site if you do not already own one.)
- Brimmed hat and closed-toe shoes
- Eye and ear protection (We will provide them for anyone who does not already have them)
- Water and snacks
Minimum Age: 21; Waiver will be required.
Introduction to Concealed Carry is a great class for people who are new to handguns as well as those who are considering carrying a concealed firearm. The class reviews the universal safety rules and helps students begin developing a personal protection plan. It introduces defensive shooting fundamentals, takes students through the body’s response to a violent encounter, explains the basic tenets of the legal use of deadly force, and discusses pathways to further training.
Plan to spend about four hours in class and 90 minutes on the range. There will be a 30-minute lunch break. We encourage participants to bring their personal defense firearms. Firearm rentals and ammunition will also be available for anyone who does not already have them.
What to bring:
- Personal firearm and ammunition for the range (no live ammunition in the classroom)
- Brimmed hat and closed-toe shoes
- Eye and ear protection (We will provide them for anyone who does not already have them)
- Water and lunch
- Notebook and a pen
Sign the online waiver before the class: Range Waiver and Rules
Minimum Age: 21; Waiver will be required.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: Our goal is to provide you with quality professional instruction. No-shows and cancellations impact our instructors and other students.
Please note, we do not offer refunds. However, if you give us at least 24 hours of notice in advance via e-mail of your request to cancel or reschedule we will credit your payment toward another lesson. If you do not e-mail us with at least 24-hour advance notice, you will lose any payments you have already made. Students who do not attend a scheduled lesson are not eligible for a refund or rescheduled lesson. In the event of a true, unavoidable emergency, all or part of your fee may be applied to a future lesson at our discretion.
This class is about home defense concepts and shooting fundamentals. It is a great class for people who are new to handguns as well as those who are considering acquiring one for personal and home protection. It covers:
- the universal safety rules
- developing a home protection plan
- marksmanship vs. defensive shooting
- legal use of force
- pathways to further training
- and more!
Plan to spend about 3.5 hours in class, including the use of a defensive scenario simulation. We will be on the range for up to 90 minutes. We encourage participants to bring their personal defense firearms if they already own one. Anyone who does not already have them will be able to rent a firearm and purchase ammunition.
What to bring:
- Personal firearm and ammunition for the range (no live ammunition in the classroom)
- Brimmed hat and closed-toe shoes
- Eye and ear protection (We will provide them for anyone who does not already have them)
- Water and lunch
- Notebook and a pen
Sign the online waiver before the class: Range Waiver and Rules
Minimum Age: 21; Waiver will be required.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: Our goal is to provide you with quality professional instruction. No-shows and cancellations impact our instructors and other students.
Please note, we do not offer refunds. However, if you give us at least 24 hours of notice in advance via e-mail of your request to cancel or reschedule we will credit your payment toward another lesson. If you do not e-mail us with at least 24-hour advance notice, you will lose any payments you have already made. Students who do not attend a scheduled lesson are not eligible for a refund or rescheduled lesson. In the event of a true, unavoidable emergency, all or part of your fee may be applied to a future lesson at our discretion.
Are you tired of shooting low left/right? Do you find going to the range monotonous? Do you question whether you're getting better?
Reinvigorate your range trips and learn to improve by:
- distinguishing marksmanship from defensive shooting
- performing drills that improve the fundamentals
- properly identifying and correcting deficiencies
- developing a plan for dry and live fire practice
- learning about opportunities for further training
Not only will this class help you make immediate improvements, you will also gain a blueprint for continued development and information about further training!