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OUR COURSES & PROGRAMS

When you train with PCA LLC, you will learn practical skills and how to apply them immediately.

 

Our instruction focuses on targeted, relevant material rather than abstract drills or theory.  All training is delivered in a progressive format, where individual skills are developed first, then combined into techniques, techniques into procedures, and procedures into practical tactics appropriate to the training context.

 

We offer programs to meet most training needs and also provide customized lesson plans and private instruction upon request.

PERSONAL DEFENSE INSTRUCTION

Introductory, Intermediate, & Advanced Courses

Our goal is to develop capable, informed individuals through practical, focused training that expands understanding, judgement, and real-world capability.

Our Practical Defensive course tracks are designed to support both new and experienced students.  Whether you are building foundational skills or refining existing ones, these courses provide a structural path for continued development.

Personalized one-on-one instruction and private group training are available upon request.  Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Be sure to review our Specialty Courses for additional training options.

Visit the Book Online page to view upcoming courses.  If you do not see a course currently scheduled that meets your needs, contact us and we'll consider adding it to the calendar.

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

Ohio LE Firearms Qualification & Tactics Training

Ohio Law Enforcement Firearms Qualification & Tactics Training

PCA LLC provides training delivered by State of Ohio certified instructors.  We offer firearms re-qualification services, LEOSA firearms qualification, and instruction across multiple platforms, including pistol, revolver, patrol rifle, select-fire rifle or SMG, and shotgun.  Additional instructional offerings include PC pepper spray and ASP expandable baton training.

 

Our focus is on post academy training, refresher instructions, and ongoing skill development for experience officers.  Courses are designed to reinforce safe gun handling, sound tactics, and practical decision making relevant to patrol and specialized assignments.

 

Curriculum can be customized to agency requirements or built by blending existing PCA LLC training blocks into your schedule. Contact us to discuss training needs or availability.

 

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SPECIALTY COURSES

Advanced Skills, Techniques, & Procedures Instruction

These courses focus on specific environments, problem sets, and advanced applications, close quarters battle (CQB), vehicle based engagements, wounded defender considerations, low-light and no-light operations, and the use of night vision devices (NVD).

Specialty courses are designed to supplement the core training tracks and allow participants to expand their capabilities or explore focused skill sets not typically addressed in general purpose classes.

HANDGUN (PISTOL) TRAINING TRACK:

  • Defensive Pistol – Foundational Skills & Ohio CCW Training

  • Practical Defensive Pistol 1 – Core Skills

  • Practical Defensive Pistol 2 – Movement & Cover

  • Practical Defensive Pistol 3 – Concealed Carry & Close Range Applications

  • Practical Defensive Pistol 4 – Night Fighter

  • Practical Defensive Pistol 5 – Extended Range & Precision

LONG GUN (CARBINE) TRAINING TRACK:

  • Foundational Carbine Skills

  • Practical Defensive Carbine 1 – Core Skills

  • Practical Defensive Carbine 2 – Movement & Cover

  • Practical Defensive Carbine 3 – Night Fighter

  • Practical Defensive Carbine 4 – Extended Range Engagements

SHOTGUN TRAINING:

  • Practical Defensive Shotgun 1 - Core Skills

SPECIALTY & ADVANCED COURSES:

  • Place of Worship Safety Team Training

  • Night Vision Devices (NVD) – Foundational Skills

  • NVG Night Fighter (Pistol & Carbine)

  • Close Quarters Battle (CQB) – 1-Man, 2-Man, and Team

  • Vehicle Tactics (Pistol & Carbine)

  • Precision Rifle – Foundational Skills

OTHER PERSONAL DEFENSE COURSES:

  • Lawful Use of Force for Personal Defense

  • OC Pepper Spray

  • ASP Expandable Baton

Training material is presented in a practical defensive context whenever applicable.  Some content may be included to expand understanding, illustrate risk, or provide contextual awareness.  All instruction is intended for lawful purposes only and is provided exclusively to individuals legally eligible to receive it.

For questions or to arrange private instruction or group training, please contact us directly.

Courses: Courses & Programs

Upcoming & Past Events

  • Practical Active Killer Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Fundamentals
    Practical Active Killer Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Fundamentals
    Feb 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Private Venue, 11779 Enterprise Drive, Sharonville Ohio 45241
    Introductory one-person CQB focused on Active Killer and home defense response for civilians and patrol officers.
  • Practical Defensive Carbine 1
    Practical Defensive Carbine 1
    Mar 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    Applied defensive carbine training focused on core skills, manipulation, and decision-making from 0–50 yards.
  • Practical Defensive Pistol 1 - Core Skills
    Practical Defensive Pistol 1 - Core Skills
    Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    Applied defensive pistol training focused on core pistolcraft, practical marksmanship, and decision-making in realistic self-defense contexts.
  • Defensive Pistol Foundational Skills & Ohio CCW Training
    Defensive Pistol Foundational Skills & Ohio CCW Training
    Apr 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    A practical, professionally guided introduction to the defensive use of the handgun for new and returning shooters. This course focuses on safe gun handling, core pistol skills, and real-world defensive context.
  • Practical Defensive Pistol 2 - Movement & Cover
    Practical Defensive Pistol 2 - Movement & Cover
    May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    Applied defensive pistol training emphasizing movement, use of cover, and positional problem solving in realistic self-defense contexts.
  • Defensive Pistol Foundational Skills & Ohio CCW Training
    Defensive Pistol Foundational Skills & Ohio CCW Training
    May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    A practical, professionally guided introduction to the defensive use of the handgun for new and returning shooters. This course focuses on safe gun handling, core pistol skills, and real-world defensive context.
  • Practical Defensive Pistol 3 – Concealed Carry & Close Range Applications
    Practical Defensive Pistol 3 – Concealed Carry & Close Range Applications
    Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    Applied defensive pistol training focused on concealed carry deployment and close-range problem solving using the pistol you actually carry.
  • Practical Defensive Shotgun 1 - Core Skills
    Practical Defensive Shotgun 1 - Core Skills
    Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    Applied defensive shotgun training focused on manipulation, marksmanship, and practical decision-making.
  • Practical Defensive Pistol 5 – Extended Range & Precision
    Practical Defensive Pistol 5 – Extended Range & Precision
    Aug 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    A performance-focused pistol course emphasizing accuracy, accountability, and informed decision-making at extended distances.
  • Practical Defensive Carbine 2
    Practical Defensive Carbine 2
    Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    Applied defensive carbine training emphasizing movement, use of cover, and positional shooting in a practical context.
  • Practical Defensive Pistol 4 - Night Fighter
    Practical Defensive Pistol 4 - Night Fighter
    Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    PCA LLC Range, Springfield, OH, USA
    Practical application of the defensive pistol during low-light and no-light engagements.
  • Practical Defensive Carbine 3 - Night Fighter
    Practical Defensive Carbine 3 - Night Fighter
    Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
    PCA LLC Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    Practical application of the defensive carbine and handgun during low-light and no-light engagements.
  • Practical 2-Person Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Fundamentals
    Practical 2-Person Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Fundamentals
    Jan 17, 2026, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM EST
    Private Venue, Sharonville Ohio 45241
    Introductory two-person CQB focused on Strong Wall fundamentals for personal defense and patrol-level application.
  • Practical Defensive Carbine 3 - Night Fighter
    Practical Defensive Carbine 3 - Night Fighter
    Nov 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST
    PCA LLC Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    Practical application of the defensive carbine during low light and no light engagements.
  • Practical Defensive Shotgun 1
    Practical Defensive Shotgun 1
    Sold Out
    Sun, Oct 19
    Oct 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    This is an intermediate skills course and a great next step after completing our Defensive Shotgun Foundational Skills course. Expect skill development in the areas of manipulation, marksmanship, utilization, and critical decision making while deploying the defensive shotgun.
  • Practical Defensive Pistol 5 - Night Fighter
    Practical Defensive Pistol 5 - Night Fighter
    Oct 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    PCA LLC Range, Springfield, OH, USA
    Practical application of the defensive pistol during low light and no light engagements.
  • LE Firearms Qualification & Training
    LE Firearms Qualification & Training
    Sep 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    LE Qualification and Private Training Day
  • Practical Defensive Carbine 2
    Practical Defensive Carbine 2
    Sold Out
    Sat, Sep 20
    Sep 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    PCA LLC Private Range, 6252 New Carlisle Pike, Springfield, OH 45504, USA
    This is an intermediate skills course and a great next step after completing our Defensive Carbine Foundational Skills course. Expect skill development in the areas of manipulation, marksmanship, utilization, and critical decision making while deploying the defensive carbine.
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