CCW Classes

Are you interested in getting your Ohio Concealed Handgun License (CHL), also known as a concealed carry permit or CCW? Vance Outdoors offers students the chance to learn from true professionals in both the classroom and the shooting range, all within the same facility.

CCW classes are held at our Indoor Shooting Range and Training Center in Obetz, Ohio. Sign up online, or at one of our three locations in Columbus, Hebron or Obetz.

Weekday CCW Classes

The Weekday CCW Class takes place over two consecutive evenings. The first day consist entirely of classroom time. Students will then train on the shooting range on the second day.

Cost: $125.00
Time: 5 p.m. to 9pm (Wednesday & Thursday)
Size: 16 students

Available Dates

Saturday CCW Classes

The Saturday CCW class consists of 6 hours of classroom training, followed by range time.

Cost: $125.00
Length: One 8-hour class

Time:

Size: 16 students

Available Dates
July 12, 2025	Sign up
July 26, 2025	Sign up

Sunday CCW Classes

The Sunday CCW class consists of 6 hours in the classroom, followed by range time.

Cost: $125.00
Length: One 8-hour class
Time: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Size: 16 students

Available Dates

Ladies Only CCW Classes

The Ladies only CCW class consists of 6 hours in the classroom, followed by range time.

Cost: $100.00
Length: One 8-hour class
Time: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Size: 16 students

Available Dates

Learn your skills in the classroom

Students in the CCW Class will experience a mix of lessons and discussions, while getting a chance to be hands-on with the firearms they're learning about. Whether or not you're an experienced shooter or if you're just getting started, you're certain to learn something new in the Vance Outdoors CCW Class.

Learn from top instructors

The Vance Outdoors CCW Class is run by skilled instructors with knowledge and experience in concealed handgun techniques. All of our instructors are certified by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and/or the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Commission (OPOTA).

Practice your skills

Put your classroom experience to use on Ohio's most advanced indoor shooting range. Students will start out by with gun handling instruction the proceed to the firing range. Students are expected to exercise the basic fundamentals and safe gun handling learned from the classroom session.

Topics covered in the classroom

Basic fundamentals and safety of handguns and ammunition.
The meaning and importance of Concealed Carry.
The moral and legal issues with the use of lethal force.
An extensive review of the Ohio Revised Code on Concealed Carry.
Hands on experience of proper sight picture, sight alignment, grip, and shooting stance

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to bring my own handgun?

No. You are not required to bring your own handgun, but you are more than welcome to do so. One of our range rental guns will be provided at no charge to those who don't have a handgun to bring.

What is the age requirement?

You must be 21 or older. If between the ages of 18-20, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian - to attend the Vance Outdoors CCW Class.

Will there be a lunch break?

Yes, a 30-minute meal break is provided for the single-day, Weekend CCW classes. You can bring your own lunch, or drive a short distance to restaurants down the road.

Where is the class located?

The class is located at our Shooting Range & Training Center, located at 4250 Alum Creek Dr., Obetz, Ohio 43207.

Recent Reviews

Archery assistance

Gary from Lancaster, Ohio
In the past several weeks, I have purchased 5 bows from Vance’s, 4 in Hebron and 1 in Obetz. I feel compelled to leave a review on Kurtis, the Hebron archery lead. He has been most helpful with an array of questions, issues, and repairs over the last 2 months. Kurtis’s professionalism and archery/saddle hunting knowledge have been invaluable in my reintroduction to bow hunting after nearly a 20-year lapse. Kurtis reflects great credit upon himself, the Archery Department, and Vance’s Outdoors in general. I highly recommend Vance’s and Kurtis in particular. Keep up the great work! Thanks for all you do!

CCW

Tyrone J. from Columbus, OH
Great class, instructors were very good with making sure that the information needed for the class was understood clearly, and getting the class to engage in conversation about the legal responsibility of having a CCW.

CCW Review

Melissa from Columbus, Ohio
Very interesting and informative class. Well worth taking even if you aren't interested in obtaining a CCW certificate.

Excellent materials and training

Jaime from Lancaster, OH
I researched a couple of other CCW classes that were ultimately cheaper, but sign up at Vance for the instructor bios and modern facilities. Training was very serious and I learned new gun handling and safety skills that I continue practice every morning. Well worth the cost of the class. I plan on taking the self defense handgun track next.

Concealed Carry Class

Mark from London, Ohio
Excellent Class! Will be taking others here, Recommend this class. Great instructors

Just Do It!

David from Grove City, OH
Have you ever thought, Great, the stinking spare tire is flat. Gotta get that fixed. . Then three months later you get a flat, go to get the spare and, OH MAN! or some other not so nice words. Well what do you think your going to be thinking after you saw Vances is giving CCW classes and you decide to put that off and now you are looking out from behind a car with some nut shooting at you because you were playing your music too loud

Vance makes it easy with choices of class types, dates and forums. The staff is very helpful in picking out the right weapon, ammo and class room / range qualification. JUST DO IT!