Mid-Ohio Firearms Training Academy

Dick Caster, Senior Instructor and MOFTA partner has been invited to speak at the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors annual conference to be held in May 2011 in West Palm Beach, Florida.  Law enforcement firearms instructors from all over the world will convene for five days to participate in both classroom and live fire exercises to help them become better instructors.

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Human beings only have two ways to deal with one another: reason and force.  If you want me to do something for you, you have a choice of either convincing me via argument, or force me to do your bidding under threat of force. Every human interaction falls into one of those two categories, without exception. Reason or force, that’s it.

Read more on “The Gun Is Civilization” by Benjamin Beckley…

One of the tools that should be in the toolbox of those interested in the use of firearms for personal defense is the effective use of cover and concealment.  It is important to have a very clear understanding of what kinds of things will provide good cover, and also what things will provide the benefit of concealment.  To help with that understanding let’s define each.

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Why take Personal Protection in the home?  An estimated 8,000 home invasions occur every day in North America affecting 1 out of every 5 households in our country!

Recently, in Scioto County, Ohio there has been a rash of home invasions leading residents to keep more guns for home security saying it’s either shoot or be shot according to The Portsmouth Daily-Times newspaper.

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When we think of owning a firearm for protection in the home, we usually think “handgun.”  No doubt about it, the handgun lying on the bedside table is handy and convenient.  We have a tactical light mounted on it and as we make our way down the hall past our children’s bedroom to investigate that “bump in the night.” The handgun is easy to maneuver as we do our room search.  There is little worry about exposing the barrel of a rifle or bumping into the wall.

Read more on THE TACTICAL RIFLE FOR HOME DEFENSE…

Larry Smith, a January 2009 graduate of MOFTA’s Concealed Handgun License class needed to use his skills to combat a life-threatening situation.

Reports say Thomas Clark, LARRY SMITH and Christopher Frasure arranged to meet at Clark’s house so Smith could purchase two television sets and a Play Station.  Once Frasure and Smith arrived at the agreed-upon location, the suspects jumped Smith and Frasure and attempted to steal their money.

Read more on MOFTA STUDENT FORCED TO USE GUN TO STOP AGGRESSIVE ACTION…

I first heard of Mid Ohio Firearms Training Academy after I went into Vance’s Shooters Supply where I purchased a firearm for personal defense and asked if they knew where I could take a concealed carry class. They strongly recommended MOFTA.

Read more on How I made the decision to join the Army, and the role MOFTA played…

Let me make this clear; this article will NOT tell you which gun to buy.  It will give you plenty to think about before you spend your hard earned money.  OK, let me answer your first question right away; what gun do I carry for personal defense?   Answer: Glock Model 36 or Glock Model 19.  Now that we have this out of the way, let’s talk about you.   Questions you must consider are:
How much can I afford?
Do I carry a revolver or semi-auto?
What caliber do I want to carry? (Please read a previous blog on this topic)
What size gun (full, compact, sub compact,)?

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It is a motto practiced and espoused by John Giduck, one of the top counter-terrorism experts in the world.Mid Ohio Firearms Training has adopted this credo as one of its foundations for teaching concealed handgun classes as well as our other defensive firearms courses.

Read more on “If Not Me, Then Who?”…

The old answer to this question was: “Any caliber that started with a 4.” This answer is no longer acceptable and I suspect it never was by those knowledgeable about handgun personal defense.

As of today, the most popular caliber among law enforcement is most likely the .40 caliber S&W round. Is it appropriate for our own personal defense? The answer is absolutely YES, but so is the less powerful 9mm Luger. The 9mm Luger has been around since 1904 and is the choice of the elite force known as the Navy SEALS. That is a pretty high endorsement of a caliber! It actually has been around longer than the very respected .45 ACP, which goes back to 1907. Read more on What Caliber is Best for Self-Defense?…