Master the Art
of Firearms Training
From civilians to law enforcement, our training goes beyondthe basics – it’s not just shooting, it’s an art form.
Mission
“Pewjitsu is an Ohio-based, L.E.O.-owned company delivering expert firearms training grounded in real-world experience and education. Guided by martial arts values—respect, humility, and continuous growth—we help every student build skill, confidence, and responsibility.”
Confidence, Discipline, and Skill
Through Tactical Training
About Pewjitsu
Pewjitsu's Training Philosophy
At Pewjitsu, we fuse real-world firearms expertise with the disciplined mindset of martial arts. Whether you’re a civilian, military veteran, law enforcement officer, or private security professional, our Ohio-based training center delivers OPOTA certifications, requalifications, and elite-level firearms training you can trust. Our instructors are seasoned professionals with years of tactical experience — our mission is to give you confidence, skill, and precision.
Our core values
Brotherhood & Camaraderie
Training partners are not just peers—they’re seen as brothers and sisters on the same path.
Respect, Honor & Humility
Respect for instructors, students, and even opponents is central. Respect for weapons & rules breeds safety.
Family Values
Martial arts schools (dojos, kwoons, academies) often describe themselves as families.
Discipline & Responsibility
Brotherhood isn’t just about friendship—it’s about accountability.
Loyalty & Tradition
Loyalty to the dojo, the lineage, and the teachings strengthens the sense of belonging.
The Art of the Pew
Come Learn The Art
of the Pew
Training with us isn’t just about pulling a trigger — it’s about control, discipline, and sharpening your skill like a blade. Like martial arts, our method blends repetition, technique, and mindset to help you reach elite levels of confidence and accuracy.
Core Value Options (simplified)
Pewjitsu Training – Code of Honor
1. Discipline with Responsibility
Skill is nothing without control.
1. Discipline First
We train with focus, precision, and control — mastery comes through consistency.
2. Brotherhood Through Training
We rise together, never alone.
2. Integrity Always
Skill without honor is empty; every action must reflect responsibility and respect.
3. Respect in All Encounters
Honor for self, team, and community.
3. Brotherhood in Training
We rise together. Every student is a partner, protector, and part of our family.
4. Strength with Integrity
True power comes from accountability.
4. Strength with Purpose
Our power is not for ego, but for protection, defense, and service to others.
5. Family in Purpose, Warriors in Spirit
United like family, trained like warriors.
5. Respect for Tradition & Future
We honor the values of martial arts while applying them to modern defense and firearms mastery.
6. Safety Through Mastery
Responsibility and excellence are inseparable.
7. Tradition Meets Precision
Martial values guiding modern defense.
Course List
- CCW Permit Certification Class (8-Hour Class)
- Defensive Pistol (6-Hour Class)
- Advanced Pewjitsu (Fundamentals) (6-8-Hour Class)
- Low Level Light Pistol Class - (4-Hour Class)
- OPOTA 20-Hour Private Security Initial Certification
- OPOTA Private Security Requalification (4-hour)
- De-Escalation & Tactical Communication Certification - (2-Hour Class)
- C.R.A.S.E (Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event)
- Specialized Training / One-on-One Training
Training in Action
What Client Says About
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Mission
“Pewjitsu is an Ohio-based, L.E.O.-owned company delivering expert firearms training grounded in real-world experience and education. Guided by martial arts values—respect, humility, and continuous growth—we help every student build skill, confidence, and responsibility.”
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CCW Permit 100 (8-Hour Class)
$
125
In this course, the student will learn essential safety, basic handgun operation, and core marksmanship fundamentals with supervised live-fire practice
Learning Objectives (by course end)
- Explain Ohio law governing use of force, self‑defense, and statutory CHL rules.
- Name, explain, and demonstrate the rules for safe handling and storage of handguns and ammunition.
- Demonstrate competency in safe loading/unloading, basic malfunction clearance, and safe holster/retention manipulations.
- Complete a written exam covering laws, safe handling, and basic ballistics/marksmanship concepts.
- Complete an in‑person live‑fire proficiency exercise (practical demonstration) under instructor supervision. Please Add as well "Specialized One on One Instruction" $150 for the first 2-hr (required) and $50 for every hour after.
Student Required Equipment
Defensive Pistol (6-Hour Class)
$
250
In this course, the student will develop the mindset, skills, and confidence to safely and effectively use a handgun for personal defense, emphasizing accuracy under stress, movement, and situational awareness.
Learning Objectives (by course end)
- Demonstrate safe firearm handling under dynamic conditions (drawing, movement, reloads, malfunctions).
- Perform efficient draws from the holster and engage targets accurately at defensive distances
- Conduct emergency and tactical reloads smoothly.
- Identify and clear common handgun malfunctions under time pressure
- Move safely to and from cover while engaging targets.
- Understand use-of-force principles and post incident considerations.
- Demonstrate mindset and awareness fundamentals for defensive encounters.