Women's Ohio CCW

This 8-hour course delivers the training you need to apply for an Ohio Concealed Handgun License. You’ll cover safety, the legal use of force, concealed-carry fundamentals, home-defense planning, and complete a live-fire qualification under close coaching—all in a women’s only, low-pressure environment led by experienced instructors and supported by our In-Range Safety Officers.

Note: This is not a first-time shooter class. It’s best for women who already have basic handgun familiarity. Newer shooters should start with Women’s Only First Shots or Intro to Handgun, then step into CCW with confidence.

What You’ll Learn

• Firearm safety & handling: safe storage, handling, and maintenance habits you can trust.
  

• Legal use of force in Ohio: where you can/can’t carry, use-of-force and lethal-force concepts, aftermath and responsibilities.
  

• Concealed carry fundamentals: holster/carry options, draw-stroke foundations, and situational awareness.
  

• Home-defense planning: layered security, defensive positioning, communication with law enforcement.
  

• Live-fire coaching: deliberate reps to build accuracy and confidence.
  

Live-Fire Qualification (State-Accepted Standard)

You’ll complete a simple, progressive accuracy standard on a ~12" target:

• 15 shots @ 10 ft

• 15 shots @ 20 ft

• 10 shots @ 30 ft

• 5 shots @ 40 ft

• 5 shots @ 50 ft
  A short written test is also required for completion.
  

Who It’s For

• Women seeking the training certificate to apply for an Ohio CHL

• Carriers who want reliable safety, legal knowledge, and practical fundamentals

Format & Schedule

• Duration: ~8 hours (classroom + range)

• Pace: supportive, step-by-step instruction with plenty of Q&A and coaching

• Environment: women’s-only cohort; live fire with In-Range Safety Officers present.

• Please arrive 15 minutes early and complete your waiver in advance.

• Wear closed-toe shoes and bring eye/ear protection if you have it (range loaners available).

• Firearm safety & handling: safe storage, handling, and maintenance habits you can trust.
  

• Legal use of force in Ohio: where you can/can’t carry, use-of-force and lethal-force concepts, aftermath and responsibilities.

• Concealed carry fundamentals: holster/carry options, draw-stroke foundations, and situational awareness.
  

• Home-defense planning: layered security, defensive positioning, communication with law enforcement. Live-fire coaching: deliberate reps to build accuracy and confidence.

No formal prerequisite, but basic handgun experience is expected. Unsure? Take Women’s Only First Shots or Intro to Handgun first.