Dennis Zawilla
Instructor # 2254039 | On Point Training
Certified with the USCCA since 9/22/2020
Certification Renewal Date 10/9/2027
USCCA Certifications
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense
- Emergency & First Aid
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Training Counselor
- Countering the Mass Shooter
- Children's Firearms & Safety Fundamentals
My Biography
After his career in law enforcement, Instructor Dennis Zawilla has decided to dedicate his time to training civilians the skills needed to get out of bad situations. Dennis' background includes being a former LEO in Kenosha County (Corporal & K9 officer), Tactical Pistol / Rifle / Shotgun Instructor, Tactical Medical Instructor, Active Shooter Programs, and Haganah Combative Drills. Currently, along with being a firearm and combative instructor, he also runs scenario based drills and training for individuals, couples, and groups. During the day Dennis is again a K9 officer with a weapons detection K9 at a local hospital.
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This class will meet or exceed all levels of training to receive your Wisconsin Concealed Carry Permit.
Our 3 hour Illinois Renewal Concealed Carry Class satisfies the state training requirement to apply to renew your IL CCL. THIS CLASS COVERS | • a review of the legal use of force • updates to the current IL statutes • a refresher on prohibited areas • a review of applicable State and federal laws relating to carrying a firearm • instruction on the appropriate and lawful interaction with law enforcement while transporting or carrying a concealed firearm.
Credentials Required: For Illinois residents, a valid FOID card or Concealed Carry License. Equipment Required: Properly maintained and owned firearm (pistol), or rental is available. The IL CCW course is designed for people who wish to obtain their Illinois concealed firearms permit. The course goes over basic handgun safety and range rules, proper firing techniques, Illinois laws pertaining to concealed carry and live-fire at the range. Includes complete ISP training requirements including range qualification over this 2 day course.
This course was designed to train a person with no prior medical experience on how to keep a victim of a violent crime or terrorist act - like a stabbing - shooting or bombing - alive until an ambulance arrives. This course is narrow in scope and will center on assisting victims of violence.
This class includes training on tactical safety and how to prevent injuries, moral obligations to render aid, legal issues like the Good Samaritan laws, biohazard precautions, the physical and mental effects of adrenaline, the survival principles, communication, trauma kits vs. first aid kits, scene safety, anatomical stopping power, patient movement, assessments, proper ways to stop the top 3 gunfighting injuries (blocked airway, critical blood loss and Tension Pneumothorax) as well as the Mindset, Tactics, Skill and Gear you need to keep someone alive until medical assistance arrives.
Students will participate in and watch other students in multiple practical scenarios where they will be guided and tested on how to provide care under stress.
Equipment List: • Your current blow out kit or medic bag if you have one • Pen and paper • A non-functional training gun (if you have one) • A pair of pants and a T Shirt to cut up or otherwise destroy
Receive the tools, skills, knowledge and legal certification to teach concealed carry classes.
Phase 1 of the course is an 8 hour on-line training module developed by Michael Martin of the USCCA. The training module mirrors his book “Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals” and the professionally developed PowerPoint presentation for use in your classes. The on-line training module must be completed prior to attending the live training session.
The cost of phase 1 is $250 and includes the Instructor Toolkit and E-Learning Module. These are purchased directly from the USCCA. As registered students for the Instructor Certification Course, you will receive a substantial price reduction for these items. If you already have one or both of these, your price will be reduced or eliminated. Upon completion of the class you will be sent the Instructor Toolkit.
Phase 2 is a live certification session consisting of classroom instruction, hands-on breakout sessions, and live-fire exercises. The live certification session covers the following topics:
Course Introduction and FAQs
Instructor Mistakes
Teaching Best Practices
Managing a Safe Live Fire Range
Live Fire Exercises
Presenting the Student Multimedia
Marketing Your Business
Final Test and Review
The cost of phase 2 is $347 and is paid directly to the classroom instructor. Class space is limited to 12 students per instructor.
Successful completion of phase 1 and 2 will earn you the right to be called a United States Concealed Carry Association Certified Instructor. Your certification is approved to teach CCW classes in 36 states. You will be listed on the USCCA Instructor website and your classes will be searchable to prospective students. Classes
Ladies, come join us at for a fun morning on the range then for drinks food and communication after. On Point Training will be setting up some fun reactive targets and be on hand to help along the way. This is not an instructional class but, but it is a class to get more familiar with your gun, while having some fun.
Afterward we will have a place privately set up with food and drinks (including mimosas). Here we can happily just get to know each other, answer any questions you many have and discuss further training or events.
This price includes your range fee. You can either bring your own gun or rent one with us, and you can also purchase ammo if needed.
Come as a couple or just bring a friend to learn to work with a partner and fight your way out of scenarios.
Afterwards we'll have a room available for appetizers and beverages for everyone to be able to gather and talk about the scenarios or just get to know one another.
Your range fee is included in the pricing, you will have to purchase your own ammo and bring your own firearm. Rentals and purchases can also be made with Caliber. (don't forget your protective gear for your eyes and ears!)
If you carry a handgun for self-defense, YOU NEED this 2-hour mini class. Students will shoot multiple courses of fire using weapons mounted lights and hand-held flashlights. Students will learn hand-held techniques and effective scanning. Students will also experience muzzle flash with multiple types and brands of ammunition. Topics to be covered: • Safety Briefing • Use of Mounted or Handheld Light in a Self Defense Situation • Use of Mounted or Handheld Light in a Self Defense Shooting Situation • How your Eyes are Affected in Low Light / No Light Conditions • Target Recognition and Engagement • Body Shift • Reload Drills • Malfunction Drills • Use of Cover • Shooting on the Move Students are required to have a usable, safe, drawstroke. This is NOT a beginner level class. Equipment: • Usable safe holster – IWB or OWB – NO shoulder holsters • Flashlight and holster / pouch • Weapons light • Electronic ear protection – recommended • Handgun • Multiple magazines • 250 rounds of ammo • Magazine pouch • Safety glasses
This 2-hour mini class is designed for the CCW student and self-defense enthusiast. Course of wire includes shooting from a vehicle, dealing with passengers, shooting through doors, shooting different types of glass, exit strategies, use of cover, and much more… This is NOT a beginner class and students should have a solid draw stroke and understanding of handgun fundamentals including safety. If you carry a pistol for self-defense and you drive a car, you NEED this class! Equipment list: • Handgun with at least 3 magazines (5 if single stack) and a magazine pouch. • Holster - must attach via belt (Paddle holsters are not allowed) Holsters must provide an active or passive retention device and be able to keep the holster in place while running or moving in and out of awkward positions. • 300 rounds of handgun ammunition • CAT or SOF T TQ on your person is mandatory an IFAK is recommended. • Eye protection and electronic ear protection. • Long sleeve shirt, gloves and knee pads are mandatory • Normal CCW or full duty belt / tactical loadout (your normal work or EDC setup) • Notepad, pen, and permanent marker
This 2-hour mini class is designed to give female students the time and training to improve their confidence with a handgun without the typical testosterone filled training environment. The main concentration will be on basic operation, accuracy, shot placement, and jam clearing with a low round count. Expect to shoot 100-150 rounds throughout the class at a controlled pace with hands-on instruction Ladies Only means NO spectators, no husbands, just the women in the class! Equipment needed: • Usable, safe holster – IWB or OWB – NO shoulder holsters • Eye and ear protection (Electronic ear protection recommended) • Handgun • Multiple magazines • 100-200 rounds of ammunition • Magazine pouches • Back up firearm optional
The USCCA Basic Handgun Course will cover topics such as, safety, maintenance, operation, common malfunctions, shopping for your first handgun, gadgets, and shooting techniques for training with your handgun.
This is a FREE seminar to help you and your kids be aware of the dangers out there and how to potentially avoid bad situations. You do not need to attend all 6 hours, come and go as you please. Feel free to bring a friend.
We will be discussing in small parent groups: Child internet safety How to spot if your child is being "groomed", or "bullied" by others Abductions and human trafficking Pre-teen / teen awareness And any topics you might want to discuss with us.
Come meet Kenosha's very own K9 Iris, she is an electronics detection K9. She is partnered with Detective Pete Deates. She will be helping Deates with a serious job, working on investigations of crimes against children.
We will have our staff and officers on hand to assist with these small groups while the kids are off eating lunch from various places, playing games, using the bounce houses, etc...
At the top of every hour we will be doing a raffle for great prizes from local business. These AMAZING gift baskets are for kids, adults, and pets. All proceeds and donations from this event will go to assist our Women and Children's Abuse and outreach programs.
This is a co-ed, bi-weekly 1 hour class that will build your self defense skills and empower you to feel safe when needed. We will go over open hand strikes and blocks, knee strikes, elbow strikes, and defense against knife attacks and you will also learn gun disarms.
Our mission is “One Less Victim".
In this class we will be going over how to get out of some most common grabs and attacks. (being grabbed from behind, choking from the front, wrist grabs, simple bringing down the attacker techniques) We will brush on the topic of open-handed attacks and defense. We will also help you learn to use self defense tools. Moving into more advanced classes will go over knife attacks and learning how to defend your self from being held at gunpoint, and even ground defense.
We can set this up as a private session or with a group on a date and time of your choosing. Please contact us to schedule.
Children's firearms and safety fundamentals is a comprehensive guide designed to address the topic of firearms and safety with kids of all ages and to provide a positive, welcoming and fun learning experience for youth - all while promoting the safe, responsible and ethical use of firearms. This class provides the information and the skills you need for you - and for the young people with whom you share this - to be more confident, capable and safe with firearms.
The Naloxone (NARCAN) training course will teach you how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone.
The course is available for on-site training for groups of 10 or more.
The Naloxone (NARCAN) training course is suitable for laypersons, including, but not limited to: businesses, organizations, community members, correctional facilities, educators, faith groups, government and health care professionals, parents and caregivers, pharmacies, school nurses, senior living facilities, sober living communities, treatment and recovery centers, and more.
What You Will Learn:
Ability to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
Acquire knowledge of how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone
Understand the role of harm reduction in the overall opioid public health crisis solutions / action plan / strategy.
Each member will get 2 doses of Narcan upon completion of the class.
We can set this up as a private session or with a group on a date and time of your choosing. Please contact us to schedule.
You will learn 3 quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out. Hands on training how to apply pressure, pack a wound and how to apply tourniquet.
This is an interactive class where you will be using bleeding limbs and simulated blood to pack wounds and stop the bleed.
The fundamentals of how to properly take apart and clean your firearm after use and why this is essential for the lifespan/effectiveness of your weapon. Along with the fundamentals of proper gun storage, carrying, and safety will be discussed.
The Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most misunderstood firearms. The pump action shotgun offers flexibility in selection of ammunition for different objectives. In this course will learn the safe deployment of a pump action shotgun and develop the Combat Mindset for crisis survival. This course will include basic shotgun fundamentals, patterning and ammunition selection, malfunction clearances, carry methods and cleaning and maintenance. The shotgun as a home defense firearm will be covered and the student will learn basic home defense tactics.
What you will learn:
Nomenclature Cycle of Operation Loading and Unloading Disassembly/Assembly/Maintenance Shotgun Carries Malfunctions and Stoppages Marksman Fundamentals Firing Positions and Stance Ammunition and Patterning
This weekly class will change week to week. This training is designed to blend the three most basic elements of a tactical athlete: Marksmanship, Fitness, & Tactics. The end result is to build not only strength, but the ability to perform with efficiency and precision, whether for speed, under duress, at a competition or on the job.
This class was designed for anyone who carries a firearm and wants to know how to retain their firearm while in a defensive altercation. We all know the likelihood of going to the ground is inevitable, this is why you need to know your options and how to retain your firearm once you hit the ground. Our goal is for you to learn in a controlled environment how to safely grapple with someone and deploy your firearm to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Come join us for a fun morning on the virtual range then for drinks food and communication after. We will be setting up some fun scenarios and games. This class is geared towards getting you better with different training aids, and it is a class to get more familiar with your gun, while having some fun.
We will have a space set up with food and drinks (including mimosas and sangria). Here we can happily just get to know each other, answer any questions you many have and discuss further training or events.
This is the course everyone is talking about! It is the most comprehensive 2-day handgun class out there! This course is literally a life saver. Our Tactical Pistol course prepares you to prevail in a real world violent confrontation and many students have gone on and done just that! This intensive course covers an incredible amount of material in just two days and we have been told that it covers more than any 5 day course at the "big schools".
Topics include the role and attributes of the handgun, legal aspects of deadly force, anatomical stopping power, mental conditioning for combat, movement and communication. Live fire drills include both one- and two-handed shooting, shooting on the move, use of cover and concealment, loading and reloading, using both eye level as well as retention techniques, at a variety of ranges and from a variety of body positions. This course is about 40% lecture on mindset, tactics, skill, and legal issues but don’t worry because you will still be shooting a lot of rounds.
Equipment List:
• A defensive Pistol
• Bring a lunch to the range both days, or you will have time to go get something if needed.
• A roll of standard 3/4" wide tan masking tape.
• 500* rounds of ammo is the AVERAGE amount fired. Use high quality.
• Strong side holster
• Eye protection
• Ear Protection
• Sturdy gun belt
• Minimum of five magazines
• Magazine pouches
• Raingear (We shoot rain or shine)
• Hat and sun block
• Knee pads (Optional)
• Drinking water
• Bug Spray
• Pen and Paper
• Cleaning and lubrication for your firearm
• NOT REQUIRED but nice to have, a folding chair and a small folding table.
• PLEASE NOTE - You will be asked to pick up brass at the end of class for a few minutes. This is also where your knee pads will help.
This is a weekly 1 hour class that will build your self defense skills and empower you to feel safe when needed. We will go over open hand strikes and blocks, knee strikes, elbow strikes, and defense against knife attacks and you will also learn gun disarms.
Our mission is “One Less Victim".
In this class we will be going over how to get out of some most common grabs and attacks. (being grabbed from behind, choking from the front, wrist grabs, simple bringing down the attacker techniques) We will brush on the topic of open-handed attacks and defense. We will also help you learn to use self defense tools. Moving into more advanced classes will go over knife attacks and learning how to defend your self from being held at gunpoint, and even ground defense.
This free class will be on how to build a personal IFAK and what is in the kit. Discussions on use and classes that teach proper application will also be discussed.
This class will go over bug out bags and how to build one for your needs.
This is a full scenario class based on the skills you learned in the Tactical Medical class. We will have multiple scenarios taking place at the same time at a secured outdoor facility. You will be put to the test under stress and time constraints to get the injured stabilized and ready to move. This will be a high stress class done under pressure and live fire within a safe capacity. This is a limited capacity class and will only run a few times a year. The first part of the class will be on our outdoor range, the second part of the class will be back at our shop learning new skills in preparation for the advanced Tactical Medical class, following this will be questions and answers with the instructors, along with food and drinks. Students will participate in and watch other students in multiple practical scenarios where they will be guided and tested on how to provide care under stress. NOTE: Although it is never intentional some people are prone mild bruising from proper and effective tourniquet use during the class. It is normal when TQs are properly installed in real life, and it is what happens when you train with them correctly. You will have the option to bring your CCW or daily carry firearm and use within this class. If you desire, if you do not want to use a live firearm, we will provide a holster and a blue gun for you to also train with. Remember, YOU will be the medic for the class, not the one providing cover fire. If the need arises, you will need to do what is needed to keep your team, or family safe.
You own the most popular rifle platform in the United States – learn how to operate it like it’s an extension of yourself. Gain an understanding of the usefulness an AR-15 provides for civilian defense while receiving cutting-edge AR-15 training through in-person classroom learning and range training.
During the classroom instruction, you’ll learn about basic AR-15 parts and functions, cleaning and maintenance, and accessorizing your rifle. This course is designed to teach you how to operate your AR-15 safely and properly, whether for recreation, hunting, sports, or personal defense. During live-fire instruction, you’ll cover concepts like “confirmation of zero,” while engaging in practical and cumulative drills that apply to the defense of yourself, your loved ones, and your home.
Our range is offsite 5-minutes from our classroom facility.
To allow for more shooting time on the range, please come prepared to class with a zeroed rifle.
You know how to shoot your rifle or subgun… Now let us teach you how to fight with it! This 2 day course is far more advanced than any other rifle course you can attend (with the exception of our intermediate and advanced courses) and covers trajectory, battlesight zero, gear set-up, sling configurations, transitions to pistol, use of cover and concealment, practical ready and firing positions, close- and medium-range snap shooting, weapons handling, urban applications, team drills, firing while moving, multiple targets, plus the tactics required to employ this potent tool in combat. This class is great for nearly any magazine fed rifle or subgun and any traditional military style rifle. We will show you how to run your MP5, AR, AK, or whatever weapon you have!
Take the tactical shotgun course that teaches you how to win! The shotgun is often the close-quarters defensive tool of choice, due to its high hit probability and impressive terminal ballistics. Our Tactical Shotgun course teaches you how to get the most out of your fighting smoothbore. Topics include selection of weapon and ammunition, patterning and zeroing considerations, practical shooting and firing positions, reloading under duress, tactical engagement of single and multiple threats, weapon retention, switch to slug, and firing on the move. Live fire drills cover battlesight zero, slug select procedures, fire and maneuver from field positions, low light firing, basic and advanced buckshot drills, and hostage rescue…yes we said hostage rescue with your shotgun!
START WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS IN A WOMEN'S ONLY ENVIRONMENT
This class is an 8 hour class with lunch included and it’s designed for students brand new to firearms or a refresher to those who already shoot. This is an introductory course for students to receive formal training for handguns. This course will consist of classroom, simulation training and live fire shooting on an outdoor range. The curriculum is identical to that taught in our Co-ed Introduction To Handguns Course. The only difference is it’s provided in a women’s only setting. You will be taught by our Head female instructors in a fun and safe environment.
Class will start promptly at 9:00am.
Items to bring to class:
· Open mind
· Pistol (If you have one, if not we will have pistols here at the shop to use)
· Pistol ammunition 100-200rds. Ammunition can be purchased here at the shop as well.
· Notebook if you want to take notes.
· Ear protection.
· Eye protection.
· Sunscreen.
· Rain gear as we shoot rain or shine.
· 1-2 extra magazines for your pistol.
· Closed toed shoes or boots (No open toe or sandals)
Get CPR/AED certified – and learn how to help when it's needed most. As part of our mission to train people how to respond to and prepare for emergencies, we offer CPR/AED Certification classes that can help you save a life when every moment counts.
You may not realize it, but the response time for first responders after 911 is called averages 8-12 minutes, and during sudden cardiac arrest – each minute that defibrillation is delayed reduces someone's chances of survival by approximately 10%. This is why, at On Point Training we are American Red Cross instructors, and we support the position that improved training and access to AED’s could save 50,000 lives each year. In fact, we believe that all Americans should be within four minutes of an AED, and someone trained to use it.
Our First Aid, CPR and AED certification programs are typically combined, giving you the opportunity to get certified in three important areas during one convenient class. Certification takes just a few short hours, but with the skills you'll learn – you can help save a life.
Candidates for this course should already have better than average shooting skills. It will entail five intense 8-10 hour days of pistol and rifle training that encompass an individual as well as team skills. This course is balanced with an appropriate level of classroom lecture on tactics and other important information. We hit the ground running and quickly accelerate through advanced techniques. Our goal is to build a cutting-edge team tactics, mindset, vehicle tactics, hands on gunshot care, and bounding exercises with all students.
We are typically asked what type of physical condition a student should be in to attend this course. There is no easy answer. If you want to get the most out of this course you should be in moderate condition at least. Simply put, if you cannot run 100 yards with full gear (or a 25 pound backpack) you will not get your money's worth. Can you still take the course? Yes… We hope you will use this as a motivation for getting yourself "battle ready".
This is a full scenario class based on the skills you learned in the Tactical Medical class. We will have multiple scenarios taking place at the same time at a secure outdoor facility. You will be put to the test under stress and time constraints to get the injured stabilized and ready to move. This will be a high stress class done under pressure and live fire within a safe capacity. This is a limited capacity class and will only run a few times a year. The first part of the class will be on our outdoor range, the second part of the class will be back at our shop learning new skills in preparation for the advanced Tactical Medical class (Sutures and IV training) following this will be questions and answers with the instructors, along with food and drinks.
Pre-requisite – Tactical medical class within the last 12 months.
Students will participate in and watch other students in multiple practical scenarios where they will be guided and tested on how to provide care under stress. NOTE: Although it is never intentional some people are prone mild bruising from proper and effective tourniquet use during the class. It is normal when TQs are properly installed in real life, and it is what happens when you train with them correctly.
You will have the option to bring your CCW or daily carry firearm and use within this class. If you desire, if you do not want to use a live firearm, we will provide a holster and a blue gun for you to also train with. Remember, YOU will be the medic for the class, not the one providing cover fire. If the need arises, you will need to do what is needed to keep your team or family safe.
Our mission is “One Less Victim".
Running once a week, sign up ahead of time or just drop in. This is perfect for our after school crowd or right after work. You’ll go over different techniques every week in getting away from unwanted grabs as well as situational awareness. Class is for all ages and age groups!


