We Are Military Veterans Serving The American People
A4F TACTICAL
Motto is “Military Veterans Serving The American People.”
This has been and will always remain our
foundation and core principles.
We are a US Military Veteran owned business. We
do sell over 170 different brands and calibers of ammo at great prices. Soon we
will be available online for the rest of our great country to offer thousands
of products. Join our 2,000 plus members and become a free A4F TACTICAL member.
We offer many benefits including your targets are free when shooting on our
range. A4F TACTICAL is known to have the best Ohio CCW classes, hands down.
With our nearly 100 years of military combat-trained experience, knowledge, and
patience along with thousands of happy students, our Concealed Carry and
Advanced Firearms Training courses surpasses our competitors. We take defending
yourself and your family serious but we make it fun to learn. The most
important take away is we want to see our people have a new patriot love for
our country. Come out to our range and have fun, learn and exercise your
Constitutional 2nd Amendment Right. Make shooting on the range your
new sport and all-American pastime. Come join A4F TACTICAL and see why we are
growing fast.
While deployed for Operation Noble Eagle / Enduring Freedom. This was my assigned Hummer. She was tough.
I am in the bottom row second from the right.
Some of the best guys to serve with.
Me on a pony at our family farm. My Dad was Chief of police for many years while growing up. I saw him go through a lot. He taught to love God, Family and our country. That all men are created equal.
My great Grandpa who was a constable, which is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in criminal law enforcement. Old School police officer. He would never put up with the corruption you see today.
CHIEF FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
Experience
Chief Instructor, A4F Tactical, Ltd.
NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
UNITED STATES NAVY SEABEES
12 years of Active and Reserve Duty
Government Contractor
Naval Safety Officer / operations in Europe,
Senegal Africa, and United States
Battalion Safety Officer
Construction Safety Manager over large construction projects
Trainer / Instructor OPS:
Deployed: Operation Noble Eagle/ Enduring Freedom
Medals:
(NAM) NAVY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL in Rota Spain, Europe
received from The Secretary Of The Navy
National Defense Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal
EO Equipment Operator (Heavy Construction Equipment) D7, D9, Bulldozers, Graders, Rough Terrain Forklifts, Back Hoe, Front-end Loaders Served in Naval Mobile Construction Battalions
NMCB20, NMCB26, NMCB1
Battalion Top Gun, Qualified Expert M16 A1, A2, A3, Qualified Expert 9mm and 45 Caliber Pistol,
M203, M50 Caliber BMG, M60 Machine Gun, Mortars, AT4 Rocket Launcher, Claymore Mines
Schools/ Training
US NAVY BOOT CAMP Orlando, Florida Equipment Operator "EO" A School Port Hueneme, California
RECON Patrol/ Reconnaissance Rickenbacker Air Force Base,
Groveport, Ohio
Petty Officer Leadership School Naval Base Panama City, Florida
Naval Safety Officer School NAVOSH / OSHA Naval Base
Port Hueneme, California
FEX Field Combat Exercise Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
FEX Field Combat Exercise Joint Forces Training Center
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Riffle (Long Range), Pistol Training Joint Maneuver Training Center Camp Atterbury, Edinburg, Indiana
Firearms Training and qualification Expert with M16, 9mm pistol WPAFB Dayton, Ohio
Firearms Training and qualification
Expert with M16, 9mm pistol, Mortars
TDI, TACTICAL DEFENSE INSTITUTE,
West Union, OH
MOFTA (Mid Ohio Firearms Training Academy ) Alumni Graduate
Army Colonel
NRA Certified Firearms Instructor Columbus, Ohio
NRA RSO/ Certified Range Safety Officer
First job as a young boy in middle school traveled 10 miles each day to raise and lower the American flag for a small town business. Was paid 50 cents each time. Would have done it for free.
Close Call Survival:
While on Duty, bit by Cottonmouth Snake Camp Shelby Mississippi, yes survived 😉
Gunny
Experience
United States Marine Corps.
Gunnery Sergeant22 Years Retired
Grandfather, Father, son all served in the marine corps.
Range Safety Officer in charge, A4F TACTICAL LTD,
NRA Certified Firearms Instructor
NRA Certified Range Safety Officer
CPR and BLS Certified
MOFTA (Mid Ohio Firearms Training Academy) Alumni Graduate
Active Duty Qualified 8th Award
Expert M-16A1 and A29mm and 45 Caliber Sharpshooter
Veteran of Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm/Desert Fox)
Huey & Cobra Helicopter Crew Chief UH1N-AH-1W Mechanic Marine Corps
Medals and Training: Many
Chews nails when he is bored...lol
Close Call Survival: While on Duty survived helicopter crash
Schools/ Training
Too mean to tell, just kidding
THE BACKBONE OF A4F TACTICAL
Honor, Integrity, and Commitment
We Are Military Veterans Serving The American People
Gunny
Certified Firearms Instructor
RSO Range Safety Officer
Lee
Range Coach
Scott
Certified Firearms Instructor
RSO Range Safety Officer
Gunnery Sergeant
Certified Firearms Instructor
RSO Range Safety Officer
Certified In Home Protection
Gary
Range Coach
Rifle Instructor
Senior Chief
Chief
Chief Firearms Instructor
Certified Firearms Instructor
RSO Range Safety Officer
Certified In Home Protection
Administrative Team
Theresa
Administrator/ Relations
Terre
Marketing/ Inventory Store Manager
Administrator
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The Ohio Concealed carry Law Handbook, CCW Application and reciprocity map can be found on our Apply/CCW page.
A4F Tactical is #1 Ohio CCW Classes with Online & Classroom Concealed Carry / Advanced Firearms Training Center
A4F TACTICAL has the best Ohio CCW classes, hands down. With our near 100 years of military combat-trained experience along with thousands of happy students, our Concealed Carry and Advanced Firearms Training surpasses our competitors. We take defending yourself and your family seriously, but we make it fun to learn. Our competitors like to advertise as the best but many just don't have the experience and credentials as our hand picked military veteran Instructors. We are based in the Columbus, Ohio Area. Come join A4F Tactical and see why we are growing so fast.
Click the signup button now and book your firearms course with A4F Tactical
Our Passion Is To Teach Safety And Respect For Firearms. We have Helped Countless People Become More Safe On The Range, Home And In Public Through Educating.
We Believe In Honor, Integrity And Commitment.
Welcome to one of the most exciting, fun and educational firearm safety training in the area.
Our Instructors are patient, understanding, and fun to work with.
We are experienced as many are military veterans with distinguished honors and NRA Certified.
Sign up for one of our great classes, come out and have a great day with us!
Many Police Officers, Firefighters, EMT send their families to A4F TACTICAL.
You will receive the same professional training. Our classes are designed for the very beginner and the well experienced.
No matter where you are in firearm safety and knowledge, you will learn more at A4F TACTICAL.
Benefits Of Choosing A4F Tactical
GUN RANGE AND CLASSROOM AT SAME LOCATION
SAME DAY CERTIFICATE AT NO EXTRA CHARGE
NO HIDDEN FEES, NO EXTRA CHARGE
ALL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED
FREE RENTAL OF HEARING, EYE PROTECTION, TARGETS ARE INCLUDED $29.99 VALUE
YOU CAN SHARE PISTOLS WITH A FRIEND OR FAMILY
FREE COFFEE, DONUTS, SODA, WATER
RECEIVE A4F MEMBERSHIP FOR FREE
A4F TACTICAL
Our Ranges and Classrooms Are Ran Safe, Professional And Organized.
Gun Range (SOP) Standard Operating Procedures are kept at the office.
A4F TACTICAL Gun Range Locations
Private Gun Ranges Must Have Booked Appointment
A4F TACTICAL
Freedom Range
Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Range
(20 minutes South of Columbus, Ohio & easy to get too)
10886 U.S. Hwy 62 NE
Mount Sterling, Ohio 43143
Range & Store Hours:
Open Friday 1-6pm
Open Saturday 10am-6pm
Call Store, or Instructor
Monday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm
If no answer leave voicemail we will call you back asap
Get in Touch
Cancellation Policy
Registrants will be permitted to reschedule to a future date but must give 72 hour notice.
Lost certificates
There is a $10.00 fee for reprint of lost certificates. We can not guarantee that we can reprint your certificate because we must first be able to verify your classroom or online attendance then we verify your range time and passing test. Always keep your original certificate in a safe location.
CCW Classes / Firearms Training Q&A Questions and Answers
CCW Classes in Columbus, Ohio Area
Do I bring my own handgun?
We recommend you bring your own handgun and 50-100 rounds of ammo for the CCW/ CHL course. Each course may differ on ammo requirements. We do have 9mm and 22 caliber semi-automatic pistols that students can use. But we are limited and you may have to wait your turn to use our pistols. If using our pistols you will need 9mm ammo for our 9mm pistols and 22 Caliber LR for our 22 Caliber pistols. We do sell ammo at our store at great prices!
Is the A4F TACTICAL Ohio CCW course good for me as a beginner to start my training?
Yes, the A4F TACTICAL CCW/ CHL Course online or classroom is designed for the very beginner and the well experienced with firearms. No matter where you are in firearm knowledge, you will learn more at
A4F TACTICAL.
What is included in the CCW Course?
The purchase of our CCW/ CHL Course or Online CCW Concealed Carry Course includes free range time, targets, hearing and eye protection. Just bring 50 to 100 rounds of ammo or purchase in our store at the range. Our ammo prices are some of the best in the industry.
Coffee, water, soda & snacks on us!
The online CCW course is interactive and regularly engages the student. Our Ohio Online CCW course is designed to help the student feel as if they are in the classroom.
Do You Sell Ammo?
Yes, we have some of the best prices in the industry!
Call, email ahead to be sure we have the caliber you need before your range time.
Do you offer advance courses?
Yes, we have the series Advanced Rapid Pistol Course, rifle, shotgun and more. We use a professional shot timer to record you down to the millisecond on your draws, shots and performance. We teach methods for expert performance. Students must already have a CCW License or have already taken the Basic pistol course. Each course comes with a certificate. See our many courses
Is there a dress code for the gun range?
We want our students to wear shoes or boots. No flip flops, sandals, or slippers on the range. No low-cut shirts. Must wear hearing and eye protection on the range. We will provide this for free if needed. We also sell new at a great affordable price.
Firearms Training Q&A Questions and Answers Continued
CCW Classes in Columbus, Ohio Area
How to purchase a CCW Course for more than one person?
If you purchase a firearms course for more than one person, be sure to go to the My Account page to log out of the first account before purchasing the second account, and so on. Check for our emails in your spam folder. Please add a4ftactical@gmail.com to your contact list.
Will your firearm Instructors help me on the gun range?
Absolutely, That is what we are known for, is helping our students. It does not matter if you are a beginning shooter, possibly nervous around firearms, handicap disability, or you are an experienced shooter and just want tips and advice. We are here for you all the way.
Do you have more information about the Ohio CCW Courses and Law Requirements?
Yes, we have more information on our "Apply/CCW Page" to explain requirements to receive your CCW/CHL permit license . We have direct links to access and read, download, or print the CCW/ CHL Ohio Concealed Carry Laws Handbook, Ohio Concealed Carry Application, and the Ohio CCW/ CHL Reciprocity Map We also have made a List of Ohio County Sheriff’s Department’s CCW Concealed Carry Offices.
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov
Online Course Tip
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