On Guard Defense is NOT your typical shooting range. Safety comes first & the fun follows! Instructors and Range Safety Officers are always present on our ranges to keep you safe and offer help when you need it. From new shooters that might need more individualized attention to experienced shooters that want to draw from the holster or engage multiple targets...we can do that! So grab your friends & come on out! If you're planning to stay in the area for a day or two, check out our link here for our recommended places to eat, to visit, and to lay your head down at night.
Click to see how OGD is differentTrying to decide where you should get firearms training can sometimes be tough. Most folks, whether just starting their firearms journey or are somewhere along the way, want a training partner they can trust to teach the skills they need to survive and thrive if you ever find yourself in the middle of a critical incident.
At On Guard Defense, we have industry-certified instructors and range safety officers that are dedicated to helping you learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe! You become a part of our family so we have a vested interest to teach you the skills, handling techniques and proper mindset you need to fight back!!
Since women are the primary target of criminal thugs, our primary focus is on them! Owner & chief instructor, Judi Phelps, specializes in teaching women both unarmed (Krav Maga) and armed defense strategies to transform them into what she calls -- Lady Warriors!!
Don't worry, guys! Y'all are welcome here, too!! In fact, we cater to the whole family because it is our belief that if there are guns in the house, responsible gun owners have an obligation to be sure that every one in the household learns proper gun safety.
Lady Warrior Weekend is the ultimate girls' getaway that is fun, builds confidence, and helps women resurrect the Lady Warrior within each of us.
It's a scary world out there and we're the target. This retreat is designed for women of all backgrounds and skill levels who are sick and tired of feeling vulnerable and want to learn the skills they need to triumph against evil!
Designed by women and for women, Lady Warrior Weekends will teach you how to escape common attacks and defend yourselves if you have no other choice.
No gun? No problem! We provide the gun, ammo and everything you need to earn your certificate in a single day.
Includes lunch and five free hours of range time for future visits to reinforce what you learn!
Open to ages 18 & older. Must be 21 to apply for Ohio Concealed Handgun License (CHL).
Don't let your teens become screen zombies this summer! Send them into the great outdoors for a kick-butt day camp where they'll get to learn about firearms safety, experience archery, pistol & rifle shooting and build unarmed self-defense skills using Krav Maga!!
Everyone loves the AR-15, but there's a big difference between plinking targets and defending your family from a home invasion!
Can you identify a threat and get your shots on target under stress? Can you shoot from a position other than a stationary bench and shoot on the move? Will you know how to quickly resolve problems if you hear a click and wanted a bang?
Sh*t happens! Know what to do when it happens to you!
So you've got your gun and your license, but you lack the confidence to carry? You're not alone! Most folks that have their license don't carry every day...don't be one of them.
Take the crucial step of attending DP2: Drawing from a Holster. You'll learn how to quickly access your gun and get your shots on target! Don't wait for a critical incident to test your draw skills!!
When there are multiple guns in the house, couples must learn to work together to defend their family and castle! The last thing you want is to injure or kill a loved one while trying to defend your family from a threat.
Couples Home Defense weekend is packed with instruction, skills & drills to help you and your partner work efficiently and cohesively to respond to real-world threats.
Ever gone to a gun store or range and felt disrespected or unsafe? Has your girlfriend told you about a class she took where the instructor acted like she was a Marine recruit in boot camp?
Yeah, we know! That's why our ladies-only classes are taught by women who take the time to help you overcome any anxiety you feel and help build the confidence you need to protect yourself.
Guns are great! But sometimes you just can't carry. Or you might get caught off guard and need to fight your way to your gun. That's why it is so important to learn the skills you need to defend in a situation that is just too close for comfort.
We teach Krav Maga - a defense system developed by the Israeli Defense Forces and the best way to learn simple, effective techniques to escape and defend.
If you want to develop the knowledge, skills and attitude required to run a safe and efficient range, the Gold standard in the firearms industry is the NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) designation.
This course involves lecture & role-playing scenarios to help new RSOs work independently and as a team to ensure range safety and operations.
Whether you've been thinking about buying an AR-15 but aren't quite sure what to look for or if you are a new AR-15 owner and looking for an intro class before diving into more complex courses, this is the workshop for you!
Curious about guns but not sure where to begin? Our First Shots class is perfect for you!
In partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation ("NSSF"), On Guard Defense introduces new shooters to the universal gun safety rules, proper gun handling techniques and live-fire shooting whether pistols, rifles or shotguns.
Check our Course Schedule or Contact Us if you'd like to arrange for a group event for homeschoolers, groups or clubs.
Criminals prey on those they believe will be easy targets. It is critical that the message you are sending is one of confidence and preparedness so you stay off their radar.
But most women (and men) are oblivious to what is happening around them. Too many have their faces stuffed in their phones instead of observing their surroundings. This is a recipe for disaster!
Learn the strategies you need to stay safe by attending one of our Lady Warrior Workshops, held in cities across the state of Ohio. These sessions are led by Judi Phelps and are packed with information that could mean the difference between life and death.
Check out our current schedule of workshops and register for one near you.
Had a group of 10 fairly inexperienced shooters head down for a birthday party last month. From top to bottom a class company. Engaging ownership, intelligent instructors, beautiful property, great guns and targets. I will be back!
I enjoyed the Basic Pistol class and learned so much! I also liked how the instructors spent time after class to answer all my questions. I can't wait to get home and buy my first gun!
Wonderful experience!!! My boyfriend is a Marine so he is very experienced but I have only shot handguns, this was my first time shooting a rifle. Scott briefed us on the safety of the range and made sure I understood what to expect shooting a different type of gun. Having that guidance made me very comfortable. What a great way to end our trip to Hocking Hills!!! We will definitely be back!!!
