2015 Intro to Tactical Shotgun 

For up-close protection, the shotgun may be the ultimate weapon. Its power is devastating at short distances. Yet, loaded with the right shells, it can be safer than handguns or rifles when you consider overpenetration through walls, especially in urban or suburban neighborhoods.

You will need a tactical shotgun with a sling (NOT a hunting shotgun). Plus you should bring the following ammo and gear:

A portion of your entry fee benefits Buckeye Firearms Association.

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CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: For most of our events, you may cancel and receive a refund (less a $10 processing fee) up to 3 weeks before an event. No refunds within 3 weeks of an event.

About your instructors: 

Edward Atherton

Bio: Federal Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, OPOTA Shotgun Instructor, OPOTA M4 Carbine Instructor, OPOTA Scoped Rifle Instructor, OPOTA Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor, Explosives Engineer,Explosive ID and Safety, Explosive Entry and Breaching Instructor, International Association of Law Enforcement Firearm Instructors, International Association of Bomb Technicians, Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor/EOD Officer. NRA Pistol, Rifle and Personal Protection in the Home Instructor. 40 years firearms experience in numerous disciplines: Schutzen, BPCR Silhouette, Registered Skeet, Sporting Clays, IPSA, IDPA,USPSA 3-Gun, Long Range Rifle, NRA High-Power, NRA Small-Bore and Cowboy Action. Completed OTOA Tactical Team Leader/Operations Planning Course [2012]. Member of IALEFI [International association of Law Enforcement Firearm Instructors], O.T.O.A. [Ohio Tactical Officers Association], and N.T.O.A. [National Tactical Officers Association].

Jeffery Wilson

Bio: Federal Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, OPOTA M4 Carbine Instructor, OPOTA Scoped Rifle Instructor, NARK II progressive system of drug identification Instructor, Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor/EOD Officer, Explosive ID and Safety, Explosive Entry and Breaching Instructor and OPOTA Academy Graduate of 1991. Completed OTOA Tactical Team Leader/Operations Planning Course [2012], OTOA combat marksmanship diagnostic workshop and 32 hours of advanced tactical training in 2013 alone. Involved in Tactical Weapons and Training since 1994 and Law Enforcement since 1988. Also involved in other firearm activities such as NRA Women on Target, IDPA, and Buckeye Firearms Association.Member of O.T.O.A. [Ohio Tactical Officers Association], and N.T.O.A. [National Tactical Officers Association].

Drake Oldham

Bio: Drake Oldham began his law enforcement career in 1997. He started at a 100 officer agency where he worked patrol, SWAT, and training. He accepted a position as an Instructor with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in 2008 with a focus in firearms and tactics. Drake returned to full time law enforcement in 2013. He builds custom 1911’s when he isn’t working the road. Certifications include OPOTA pistol, revolver, shotgun, subgun, and carbine. He also holds scoped rifle certification through the FBI. Instructor certifications include chemical/less lethal from Combined Tactical Systems, OPOTA OC Instructor, OPOTA DT Instructor, ASP baton and handcuffing Instructor from ASP Taser, and Solo response active threat Instructor.

John Farnsworth

Bio: Been involved in law enforcement since 1996. Currently a Police Officer and Academy/Firearms Instructor at the Cleveland Police Department as well as instructing (adjunct) and lecturing at OTOA Seminars, National Patrol Rifles Conference, Center Mass Inc., Cuyahoga Community College, Attorney General and OPOTA, and the Orco Sportsman’s Association. Received high marks in Ohio Police and Fire Games, Glock Sport Shooting Foundation, Michigan Stat Top Twenty, and Police Pistol Combat. Holds many certifications, OPOTA certifications include Scoped Rifle Instructor, Precision Rifle Operator, Basic Precision Rifle, Advanced AR-15 Armorer, Remington M700 Armorer, Remington 870 Armorer, Semi-Auto Pistol Operator, Shotgun Instructor, Driving Instructor; Center Mass Inc. certifications include Tactical Pistol Instructor and Patrol Rifle Instructor; Multiple Glock Inc. Armorer’s Course; US Federal Air Marshal Service – Tactical Handgun; US DOJ – Firearms Investigation Training; US Army Marksmanship Unit – Small Arms Firing School; Scott Warren [FBI HRT] – Advanced Pistol Craft; East Cleveland PD – Revolver Instructor, Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor; Northcoast Polytechnic Institute – Tactical/Assault Rifle/Carbine Instructor; NRA – Pistol Instructor, Range Safety Officer; New Mexico Tech – Response to Terrorist Bombings Instructor, Prevention/Response to Suicide Bomber Instructor; Enforcement Expo – What LE needs to know about explosives, Future Threats, Tactical Rifle, and Effective Vehicle Dynamics for Police; Ohio Fire Academy – First Responder Haz-Mat/WMD/PPE. He also has received certification from Flight School from Kent State University.

Russ Lyons

Bio: Been involved in Law enforcement since 1994. Currently on the Cleveland Police Department SWAT Unit as well as Firearms Instructor for the Cleveland Police Department. Has lectured/instructed on firearms and tactical training at OTOA, Center Mass Inc., Ohio Attorney General Office and OPTOA, ans Cuyahoga Community College. He is a member of NRA [Life Member], OTOA [Ohio Tactical Officer's Association], and the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors since 2009. OPTOA certifications include Scoped Rifle Instructor/Operator, Remington 870 Armorer, M4/AR15 Armorer, Combat Pistol Operator, Private Security Instructor, Instructional Skills/Development, High Intensity Confrontational Simulation Training Instructor. Has many other certifications from US Federal Air Marshal Service- Tactical Handgun; Rogers Shooting School – advanced Tactical Handgun; Center Mass – Tactical Pistol Instructor, Patrol Rifle Instructor; Scott Warren [U.S. Army Spec. Ops.] – Combat Handgun/Instructional Skills; Scott Warren [FBI HRT] – Advanced Pistol Craft; East Cleveland PD – Basic Police Academy, Revolver Instructor, Tactical AR/Carbine Instructor; Glock Inc. – Instructional Skills/Armorer; Cuyahoga Community College – Shotgun Instructor; Bulter County Joint Vocational School District – Semi-Auto Handgun Instructor.