Handgun Fundamentals w/ laser simulation
Foundational handgun competence — without the noise, recoil, or pressure of a traditional range.
Service Description
If the thought of handling a handgun makes you nervous, you're not alone. You don't have to "just get over it." You can learn first. Practice first. Build evidence first. At Empowered Personal Protection, we believe competence comes before confidence. This 3-hour introductory experience uses professional SIRT® (Shot Indicating Reset Trigger) laser technology to help you learn and practice foundational handgun skills in a controlled, supportive environment. No live ammunition. No recoil. No crowded firing line. Just focused instruction, repetition, feedback, and the chance to experience yourself becoming more capable. Live-fire training introduces several variables at once — noise, recoil, range commands, distractions. Simulator training slows the process down, so you can focus on grip, sight alignment, and trigger press first. The goal isn't to replace live-fire training — it's to build a stronger foundation before you add that complexity. What You'll Build Grip & Control — proper hand placement and the habits behind consistent shooting. Trigger Control — a smooth, deliberate press, with laser feedback showing inconsistencies. Sight Alignment & Visual Processing — bringing your sights into alignment and maintaining focus. Target Acquisition & Reaction — visual processing and controlled movement at your own pace. Muzzle Awareness & Safe Handling — moving safety from something you remember to something you practice. Building Evidence You don't have to walk in believing you're "a gun person," or pretend to be confident. You just have to be willing to learn. Every repetition gives you evidence: I learned it. I practiced it. I can do it. That's how confidence begins to grow. Who This Is For First-time or newer handgun owners, anyone nervous around firearms, students preparing for their first live-fire experience, and former shooters revisiting the fundamentals. No ego required. No experience required. A Different Starting Point You don't need to prove you're confident — you need the opportunity to become competent. Competence creates evidence. Evidence builds confidence. Learn. Practice. Build the evidence. Then take that foundation with you to the range.
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Course Registration & Attendance Protocols Ohio CHL Training | Empowered Personal Protection, LLC Please review the following directives carefully to ensure compliance with course requirements and state regulations. I. Registration & Identification Proof of Identity: All students must present valid government-issued identification upon arrival. Certificate Accuracy: Certificates are generated prior to the course. If your legal name (as it appears on your ID) differs from the name provided at registration, you must reply to this communication immediately to ensure your certification is valid. II. Logistics & Schedule Classroom Location & Entry: Facility: The classroom portion is held at the same facility as the Springboro Performing Arts Center. Arrival: Please enter through the side member entrance marked for the Chamber of Commerce, located on the side of the building closest to Warped Wing. Range Location: Miller's Campground & Gun Club 6964 Township Line Rd, Waynesville, OH 45068 Travel Required: This course includes travel between the classroom and the range. Meals: Please bring a packed lunch or plan to purchase food during the break. A "working lunch" may be utilized to maximize instruction time. Range Fees: A $20 range fee (Cash Only) is due directly to the range owner upon arrival. This is not included in your tuition. III. Firearm Safety & Transport Strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory. Transport: Firearms must be unloaded and secured in a case, bag, or box. Ammunition: Magazines and speed loaders must be unloaded and stored separately from the firearm. Protocol: All firearms must remain secured in your vehicle until instructed otherwise at the range. No live ammunition is permitted in the classroom environment. Universal Safety Rules: Treat all firearms as if they are loaded. Never point a firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy. Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are on target and have decided to fire. Know your target and what lies beyond it. IV. Equipment Requirements Firearm: Semi-automatic pistol or revolver (NO AR-style pistols or rifle calibers). Ammunition: 50–100 rounds of Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) practice ammunition. Protection: Ballistic eye protection (strongly recommended) and electronic hearing protection (preferred). Rentals: Full rental packages (Pistol, Ammo, PPE) are available for $40. Please notify the instructor in advance if a rental is requ
Contact Details
115 Wright Sta Wy, Springboro, OH, USA
9373884656
alecia@empoweredpersonalprotection.com