Courses
PewJitsu offers firearms training courses for civilians, law enforcement, and private security professionals in the Mansfield, Ohio area.
Course List
CCW Permit (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
- 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).
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
- 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.
Student Required Equipment
Advanced Pewjitsu (Fundamentals)
(6 to 8 Hour Class)
$
300
In this course, the student will build on basic pistol skills and focus on higher-level fundamentals that produce faster, more consistent, and repeatable performance under stress. Through progressive drills and advanced repetition work, you’ll refine mechanics, speed, and accuracy in your pistol work.
Learning Objectives
- Refined core fundamentals — advanced stance variations, fine trigger control, follow-through, and consistent sight picture under stress
- Isolated skill polishing — methodical breakdown and remediation of micro-errors (grip torque, trigger pull arcs, sight wobble).
- Advanced pistol manipulation — fast, safe presentations from an OWB holster
- Dynamic reloads & transitions — emergency, tactical, and combat reloads
- Optimized grip & skeletal support — using isometric tension, ulnar deviation, and wrist/forearm alignment for repeatable accuracy.
- Precision sight work — rapid sight acquisition, sight picture management during recoil, and bridging precision and speed.
- Malfunction diagnosis & immediate action (IA) — flawless clearing of common and complex pistol malfunctions under time pressure
- One-handed and weak-hand proficiency — emergency one-hand shooting, reloads, and immediate actions with support or strong hand only.
- Stress inoculation & K.A.T.A drills — timed stress drills, performance under simulated physiological stress, and after-action correction.
Student Required Equipment
Low Level Light Pistol Class - (4-Hour Class)
$
250
Students will learn how to think, move, and fight effectively when daylight disappears — you’ll learn how human vision changes in the dark, 8 Principles of low-level light tactics, when and how to use a handheld or weapon-mounted light, practical light-handling methods (Harries, FBI/index, etc.), night-sight and sight-picture adjustments, safe weapon manipulations (reloads, malf clears, re-holstering), basic room/search techniques, and live-fire target ID and engagement drills.
Learning Objectives
Student Required Equipment
- Notebook/Pen (For Notes)
- 200 rounds of ammunition
- Semi-Auto pistol in good working order, at least 3 magazines.
- Dedicated flashlight (Mandatory) and weapon-mount (if you have it), you’ll actually carry and use — practice with your exact light.
- Rigid holster (no loose pancake types), mag pouches, belt, flashlight holder.
- Eye/ear protection, sturdy shoes, hydration, and clothing for range movement
OPOTA 20-Hour Private Security Initial Certification
$
235
To be an armed security officer in the State of Ohio, anyone interested must attend a basic 20-hour initial certification course from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.
Students who attend the 20-hour initial certification will receive formalized training in the following topics:
Learning Objectives
- Legal considerations
- Use of Force considerations
- Basic firearm safe handling skills
- Shooting platforms and other fundamentals
- Minimum of 4 hours of live fire practical exercises
- Pass a written exam of knowledge retention and conduct performance objectives while on the range
- Conduct magazine swaps, dummy round drills, and malfunction corrections
Student Required Equipment
OPOTA Private Security Requalification (4-hour)
$
135
This 4-hour requalification course is required annually by OPOTA for all certified armed security officers to maintain their active status. The training ensures officers remain proficient, compliant, and up to date with state firearm qualification standards.
Additional Points Covered Will Be:
- You must have a valid OPOTA Private Security Firearms Certification that has not expired
- •Students are required to submit a copy of their unexpired certificate after registration (instructions will be provided).
- Failure to qualify or requalify before your certificate expires will require you to retake the full 20-hour course.
Student Required Equipment
De-Escalation & Tactical Communication Certification - (2-Hour Class)
$
100
This 2 hour course will be taught using an informal lecture. The informal lecture will facilitate student’s feedback during the lesson. I will start the lesson by explaining why Tactical Communication is important in a Law Enforcement, or in a Security Profession. We will cover different methods of dealing with verbally abusive people and how to not make a person become abusive verbally. The class will end discussing the tools used to gain voluntary compliance. We will cover showing the relationship between Tactical Communication and Emotional Speech.
Learning Objectives
C.R.A.S.E (Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event)
Price - FREE upon request of a group or a company
Pewjitsu is committed to empowering everyday people with the knowledge, mindset, and practical tools needed to respond to an active shooter event. Our civilian response to active shooter training is designed for civilians, schools, businesses, and community organizations, focusing on what to do if the unthinkable happens and you find yourself in the middle of a violent encounter.
At the core of this training is the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004. This course is considered by the FBI as the national standard for active shooter response. CRASE provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter incidents, civilian response options, and critical medical considerations.
This training emphasizes awareness, decision-making under stress, and realistic response options that prioritize survival. Our goal is not to create fear, but to replace uncertainty with understanding and confidence—so people know how to recognize danger, move with purpose, protect themselves and others, and make informed choices when seconds matter most.
As part of our commitment to the community, Pewjitsu provides this training free of charge. We believe access to life-saving information should never be limited by cost. Our priority is simple: to give people a fighting chance in terrible situations and to help build safer, more prepared communities through education, responsibility, and proactive readiness.
Specialized Training / One-on-One Training
Price - TBD upon request
Students and companies may request specialized training or one-on-one training with Pewjitsu. We can also offer an introduction to a handgun or rifle course upon request. Please contact us with your questions and requests. Cost will be determined after discussing the needs of the student or company.
Specialized Training / One-on-One Training
Price - TBD upon request
Students and companies may request specialized training or one-on-one training with Pewjitsu. We can also offer an introduction to a handgun or rifle course upon request. Please contact us with your questions and requests. Cost will be determined after discussing the needs of the student or company.
CCW Permit
Pewjitsu is proud to partner with CCW Ohio (www.ccwohio.com) to provide the live-fire training portion of concealed carry certification for students across Bucyrus, Mansfield, and surrounding Central Ohio communities. Our 2-hour range session meets state training requirements while delivering hands-on instruction to build real-world shooting skills. For $75, students receive professional coaching in safe firearm handling, marksmanship fundamentals, and practical application in a controlled environment. With training available in both Bucyrus and Mansfield, Ohio, our program is convenient for anyone searching for CCW classes near them while ensuring they receive quality instruction—not just a basic qualification.
For the classroom portion, please go to www.ccwohio.com and complete the class registration. This way, you can attend class in the comfort of your own home. You also can start and stop as needed. Once completed, contact Pewjitsu and provide proof of completion and we will schedule your range time.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate safe firearm handling in accordance with universally accepted safety rules throughout all range activities
- Safely load, unload, and verify the condition of their firearm with instructor oversight
- Apply proper grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control to achieve consistent, accurate hits on target
- Demonstrate controlled firing techniques while maintaining muzzle discipline and trigger finger awareness
- Identify and correct common shooting errors with coaching and feedback
- Understand and follow range commands and safety procedures in a live-fire environment
- Demonstrate the ability to safely engage a target to meet Ohio concealed carry training standards
- Explain the importance of accountability and decision-making when using a firearm for personal defense
Student Required Equipment
- Note Taking Material
- Eye & Ear protection
- 100 rounds (Suggested - May not use all)
- Appropriate Clothing for Range
- Student Required Equipment (each):
- Handgun & magazines (or instructor loaner)
- Holster preferred
Defensive Pistol
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
- 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.
- Engage from unorthodox shooting positions
- Identify and clear common handgun malfunctions under time pressure
- Move safely to and from cover while engaging targets.
- Learn how to properly move while engaging i.e. entering and exiting positions
- Understand use-of-force principles and post incident considerations.
- Demonstrate mindset and awareness fundamentals for defensive encounters.
Student Required Equipment
- 300–500 rounds of ammunition.
- Magazine pouches (2 minimum).
- Eye & ear protection, brimmed hat.
- Semi-automatic handgun with at least 3 magazines.
- Sturdy belt, weather appropriate clothing (may get dirty), hydration.
- Quality outside the waistband holster (no Serpa or cross draw).
Advanced Pewjitsu (Pistol)
Take your pistol skills beyond the basics. This course focuses on refined fundamentals and performance-driven techniques designed to deliver faster, more consistent results under stress. Training emphasizes optimized grip techniques using biomechanically sound grip principles and stance, trigger control vs slapping for speed, riding the reset, recoil management, efficient draws under 1.5 seconds, reloads, and smooth target transitions using sight confirmation levels.
Additional Points Covered Will Be:
- Students will be given tools to identify and correct performance inefficiencies within themselves to further their skill set for future classes. The course culminates with Hit Factor drills to include the exclusive K.A.T.A. drill that introduces controlled stress and validates real-world performance through structured after-action review. This is not an entry-level course. Students must possess safe handgun handling and foundational marksmanship skills before taking this class.
Learning Objectives
- Refined core fundamentals — advanced stance variations, fine trigger control, follow-through, and consistent sight picture under stress
- Isolated skill polishing — methodical breakdown and remediation of micro-errors (grip torque, trigger pull, sight wobble).
- Advanced pistol manipulation — fast, safe presentations from an OWB holster focusing on draw times under 1.5 seconds
- Dynamic reloads — emergency & tactical reloads
- Optimized grip & skeletal support — using isometric tension, ulnar deviation, and wrist/forearm alignment for repeatable accuracy. Principals of contact and leverage will be taught.
- Precision sight work — rapid sight acquisition, sight picture management during recoil, and bridging precision and speed.
- Malfunction diagnosis & immediate action (IA) — flawless clearing of common and complex pistol malfunctions under time pressure
- One-handed and weak-hand proficiency — emergency one-hand shooting, reloads, and immediate actions with support or strong hand only.
- Stress inoculation & K.A.T.A drill — timed stress drills, performance under simulated physiological stress, and after-action correction.
Student Required Equipment
- Eye & ear protection, 500–800 rounds
- Sturdy belt, weather appropriate clothing, hydration.
- Serviceable semi-automatic pistol and 3–5 magazines
- Holster (OWB recommended for the course) and magazine carrier
Low Level Light Pistol Class
Students will learn how to think, move, and fight effectively when daylight disappears — you’ll learn how human vision changes in the dark, 8 Principles of low-level light tactics, when and how to use a handheld or weapon-mounted light, practical light-handling methods (Harries, FBI/index, etc.), night-sight and sight-picture adjustments, safe weapon manipulations (reloads, malf clears, re-holstering), basic room/search techniques, and live-fire target ID and engagement drills.
Learning Objectives
- Night sights & aiming
- Light discipline & decision making
- Weapon manipulations in low light
- Live-fire drills & qualification strings
- Why low light matters & human vision
- Flashlight options & handling methods
- 8 Principles of Low-Level Light Tactics
- Movement, searching & room/area clearing basics
Student Required Equipment
- Notebook/Pen (For Notes)
- 200 rounds of ammunition
- Semi-Auto pistol in good working order, at least 3 magazines.
- Dedicated flashlight (Mandatory) and weapon-mount (if you have it), you’ll actually carry and use — practice with your exact light.
- Rigid holster (no loose pancake types), mag pouches, belt, flashlight holder.
- Eye/ear protection, sturdy shoes, hydration, and clothing for range movement
OPOTA 20-Hour Private Security Initial Certification
To be an armed security officer in the State of Ohio, anyone interested must attend a basic 20-hour initial certification course from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.
Students who attend the 20-hour initial certification will receive formalized training in the following topics:
Learning Objectives
- Legal considerations
- Use of Force considerations
- Basic firearm safe handling skills
- Shooting platforms and other fundamentals
- Minimum of 4 hours of live fire practical exercises
- Pass a written exam of knowledge retention and conduct performance objectives while on the range
- Conduct magazine swaps, dummy round drills, and malfunction corrections
Student Required Equipment
- duty gear
- service firearm
- a minimum of 3 magazines
- minimum of 200 rounds of full metal jacket (target) rounds
OPOTA Private Security Requalification (4-hour)
This 4-hour requalification course is required annually by OPOTA for all certified armed security officers to maintain their active status. The training ensures officers remain proficient, compliant, and up to date with state firearm qualification standards.
Additional Points Covered Will Be:
- You must have a valid OPOTA Private Security Firearms Certification that has not expired
- Students are required to submit a copy of their unexpired certificate after registration (instructions will be provided).
- Failure to qualify or requalify before your certificate expires will require you to retake the full 20-hour course.
Student Required Equipment
- Full duty gear
- Service firearm
- Minimum of 3 magazines
- Minimum of 100 rounds of full metal jacket (FMJ) target ammunition
De-Escalation & Tactical Communication Certification – (2-Hour Class)
Our De-Escalation & Tactical Communication Training is built on the principles of verbal judo, teaching professionals how to use communication as a primary force option to safely gain voluntary compliance while reducing the need for physical intervention. This course emphasizes active listening through the L.E.A.P.S. model, understanding the Five Universal Truths of human behavior, and applying structured methods, such as the Tactical 5-Step—Ask, Set Context, Present Options, Confirm, and Act—to manage resistance effectively. Students learn to slow situations down when safe, to control encounters through tone, presence, and nonverbal communication, and to redirect conflict rather than meet it head-on, reinforcing that de-escalation is not weakness but a tactical skill rooted in professionalism and safety. As reinforced throughout the Verbal Judo system and tactical communication training, the ultimate goal is to generate voluntary compliance while allowing individuals to maintain dignity, improving outcomes for both the professional and the subject. This training is ideal for law enforcement officers, armed security professionals, church safety teams, and anyone who regularly interacts with people in high-stress or potentially confrontational environments. As reinforced throughout the De-escalation and tactical communication training, the ultimate goal is to generate voluntary compliance while allowing individuals to maintain dignity, improving outcomes for both the professional and the subject.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how Tactical Communication promotes a professional image.
- Learn how Tactical Communication helps build a rapport.
- Learn how Tactical Communication could save their life.
- Learn how Tactical Communication affects the behavior of others.
- Learn how to utilize Tactical Communication to gain voluntary compliance.
Student Required Equipment
- Notepad
- Willingness to learn
C.R.A.S.E (Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event)
Price – FREE upon request of a group or a company
Pewjitsu is committed to empowering everyday people with the knowledge, mindset, and practical tools needed to respond to an active shooter event. Our civilian response to active shooter training is designed for civilians, schools, businesses, and community organizations, focusing on what to do if the unthinkable happens and you find yourself in the middle of a violent encounter.
At the core of this training is the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004. This course is considered by the FBI as the national standard for active shooter response. CRASE provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter incidents, civilian response options, and critical medical considerations.
This training emphasizes awareness, decision-making under stress, and realistic response options that prioritize survival. Our goal is not to create fear, but to replace uncertainty with understanding and confidence—so people know how to recognize danger, move with purpose, protect themselves and others, and make informed choices when seconds matter most.
As part of our commitment to the community, Pewjitsu provides this training free of charge. We believe access to life-saving information should never be limited by cost. Our priority is simple: to give people a fighting chance in terrible situations and to help build safer, more prepared communities through education, responsibility, and proactive readiness.
Specialized Training / One-on-One Training
Price – TBD upon request
Students and companies may request specialized training or one-on-one training with Pewjitsu. We can also offer an introduction to a handgun or rifle course upon request. Please contact us with your questions and requests. Cost will be determined after discussing the needs of the student or company.
Confidence, Control, and Skill
Through Tactical Training
About Pewjitsu
Pewjitsu offers firearms training courses for civilians, law enforcement, and private security professionals around the Mansfield, Ohio area.