About MOFTA
Mid-Ohio Firearms Training Academy Mission Statement
The mission of Mid-Ohio Firearms Training Academy (MOFTA) is to provide high quality, professional training to civilians and private security officers in the safe and proper use of all types of firearms. This is achieved through skilled, fully certified firearms instructors in a friendly and relaxed learning environment emphasizing individual attention and coaching.
About Mid-Ohio Firearms Training Academy
MOFTA is Central Ohio’s premier firearms training academy. Conveniently located in Columbus, MOFTA offers Ohio & Utah Concealed Carry classes, Advanced Handgun, Rifle and Shotgun Personal Defense courses, NRA Pistol Instructor classes to teach CCW, NRA Basic Pistol, Rifle, Personal Protection in the Home, and Private Security-OPOTC Training. MOFTA uses a private range in Delaware County.
Mid-Ohio Firearms Training Academy (MOFTA) was founded in 2003 by Dick Wheeler. Dick and Bob Wheeler were the original instructors when MOFTA began, and both developed the foundation and base line of the current organization. Dick and Bob have over 40 years of combined law enforcement experience, over 35 years of firearms training experience and over 20 years carrying a concealed handgun as a private citizen.
MOFTA instructors are certified by the National Rifle Association or the Ohio Peace Officers Training Council, some holding both certifications (see: Meet the Instructors). We have specialists in the areas of semi-auto pistol, revolver, rifle, tactical & precision rifle and tactical shotgun.
We maintain a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment, with at least three instructors presiding over all classroom and range sessions. Our minimum three-instructor policy gives all students the benefit of varying perspectives on issues and questions and allows individual attention to each student.
Our instructor staff includes past law enforcement officers, retired and active military, professional educators and highly trained private citizens.
