upcoming classes
Tuesday, September 9th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – First Shots
Wednesday, September 10th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Next Shots
Friday, September 12th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Intro To Handgun Basics
Saturday, September 13th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – The Ultimate CCW
Tuesday, September 16th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – First Shots
Saturday, September 20th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – RSO Training
Sunday, September 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Women’s Basic Pistol Course
Tuesday, September 23rd from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – First Shots
Tuesday, September 23rd from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – AR-15: Crawl, Walk, FUNdamentals!! Part 1
Wednesday, September 24th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – AR-15: Crawl, Walk, FUNdamentals!! Part 2
All classes can be registered here: Northpointe Training, LLC, Candy Petticord, Northeast Ohio
Class Information
Learn more about each training opportunity here!
🎯 NPT Presents NSSF’s First Shots®
A Safe and Supportive Introduction to Shooting
📍 Location: The Brigade Shooting Company, 5131 W. 140th St., Brookpark, OH 44142
📅 Date: Date: Click here for upcoming classes
🕕 Time: Click here to see class times
💰 Class Fee: Just $60
💥 Bundle and save! Special pricing is available when you register for both First Shots® and Next Shots!!
👩🏾🏫 Instructor: Candy Petticord – NRA Certified Firearm Instructor & Training Counselor (and all-around good Joe 😎)
💜 Discounts are also available for A Girl & A Gun Members!! 💜
🛡️ Course Summary
Are you brand new to firearms? Start here!! 😊
NSSF’s First Shots® is the perfect introduction to shooting for anyone who is firearm-curious, brand-new to gun ownership, or just wants to learn the basics in a safe and welcoming space. This beginner-friendly course combines hands-on instruction with live-fire experience, providing a low-pressure, judgment-free environment where you can build confidence, ask questions, and learn at your own pace.
🎯 Course Objective
The primary goal of this class is to introduce first-time shooters to the fundamentals of firearm safety and operation. You’ll learn how firearms and ammunition work, how to safely handle and store a firearm, and what to expect at the range.
By the end of the course, you’ll not only have completed your first supervised shooting session, but you’ll also leave with a solid foundation in firearm safety and the knowledge needed to continue your training journey with confidence.
📚 What You’ll Learn
The Four Universal Safety Rules
Types of firearms and how they work
Safe handling, loading, and storage basics
Intro to shooting stance, grip, and trigger control
Range etiquette and what to expect at a shooting facility
Live-fire experience with one-on-one instructor guidance
Recommendations for your next steps in training
👥 Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
First-time gun owners
Brand-new shooters
Those curious about firearms but unsure where to start
Anyone seeking a supportive, safety-first environment to learn the basics
📋 Course Prerequisites
No experience?? No problem!! 😉
There are no prerequisites for this course. Everything is provided—including the firearm, ammunition, eye & ear protection, and expert instruction. Just bring your curiosity and a positive attitude. 😊
🎒 What to Bring
Note-taking materials 📝
Water or snacks, if desired
A willingness to learn in a safe and supportive environment
📝 Register Now
👉 Click here to register for First Shots®
Still have questions?? We’re here to help!!
📧 Email: candyp.agagakron@gmail.com | 📞 Call: 234-706-2980
🎯 NPT’s Next Shots – Building Skills, Boosting Confidence!!
Take the Next Step in Your Shooting Journey!!
📍 Location: The Brigade Shooting Company, 5131 W. 140th St., Brookpark, OH 44142
📅 Date: Click here for upcoming sessions
🕒 Time: Click here to see class times
💰 Class Fee: $60
💥 Bundle and save! Special pricing is available when you register for both First Shots® and Next Shots!!
👩🏾🏫 Instructor: Candy Petticord – NRA Certified Firearm Instructor & Training Counselor (and all-around good Joe 😎)
💜 Discounts are also available for A Girl & A Gun Members!! 💜
🔐 Course Summary
Northpointe Training, LLC’s Next Shots is the perfect follow-up to First Shots®, offering focused instruction and hands-on coaching to help new shooters grow in skill and confidence. Through dry-practice drills and live-fire exercises, you’ll reinforce the fundamentals while learning new techniques that prepare you for more advanced training.
From refining your stance and grip to practicing target transitions and shot placement, this course is designed to take you from basic knowledge to practical skill—one step closer to confident and capable self-reliance.
🎯 Course Objective
The goal of this course is to help students:
Reinforce safe gun handling
Improve grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger control
Practice drawing from a ready position
Engage multiple targets with control and accuracy
Receive personalized coaching and real-time feedback
Develop the ability to structure effective solo practice sessions
Gain the readiness needed for more advanced courses such as CCW or Defensive Pistol
📚 What You’ll Learn
Refresher on firearm safety and range etiquette
Dry-practice techniques to strengthen fundamentals
Sight picture and alignment improvement
Trigger reset and follow-through
Live-fire accuracy and consistency drills
Drawing from a ready or holster position (if permitted)
Target transitions and efficient shot placement
Coaching to correct common errors
How to structure personal range practice
Recommendations for next steps in training
👥 Who Should Take This Course??
This course is ideal for:
First Shots® graduates or those with basic handgun training
New shooters ready for the next level
Individuals who carry concealed who are seeking stronger fundamentals
Individuals returning to shooting after time away
Anyone who wants to build skills with expert coaching
📋 Course Prerequisites
Students should have completed First Shots® or a comparable basic firearm safety course. You must be comfortable handling your firearm safely and independently, and ready to build on your foundation with structured drills and real-time coaching.
🎒 What to Bring
Note-taking materials 📝
Water and snacks, if desired
A positive, coachable attitude 😊
All other gear requirements will be communicated upon registration.
📝 Register Today
👉 Click here to register for this course
For questions or assistance, contact Candy Petticord at 📧candyp.agagakron@gmail.com | 📞 234-706-2980
🔒 Build Your Foundation in Pistol Safety & Operation 🔒
📅 Date: Click here for upcoming sessions
🕒 Time: Click here to see class times
📍 Location: The Brigade Shooting Company
💲 Fee: $75 + Range Fees
Whether you’re brand-new to firearms or just need a refresher, Basic Handgun Fundamentals is the perfect course to build confidence, safety, and skills with handguns. Based on the USCCA curriculum, this class is your gateway to responsible ownership and safe shooting.
✨ What You’ll Learn ✨
✅ 4 Universal Firearm Safety Rules
✅ Handgun components, operation, & ammo basics
✅ Grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control
✅ The importance of dry-practice & live-fire practice
🎯 Hands-On Practice Includes:
Loading, unloading, & safe handling
Supervised shooting and marksmanship practice on a live-fire range
Take home drills & exercises
👩🏾🏫 Perfect For:
👉 New Gun Owners
👉 Inexperienced Shooters
👉 Anyone needing a refresher
🧰 What to Bring for Class 🧰
✅ Modern defensive pistol
✅ 3 magazines + speed loader
✅ 200 rounds of ammo
✅ Electronic hearing protection (must clearly hear instructions)
✅ Eye protection
✅ Range clothing (no low-cut shirts/open-toed shoes)
✅ Brimmed hat or ball cap
✅ Note-taking materials
✅ Hydration
✅ Most importantly: a safe, positive, and ready-to-learn attitude! 😊
💥 Class Fee: $75
Spaces are limited — register today to build your foundation in confidence and safety!
💜 Safety first. Skills for life. 💜
For questions or additional details, contact Candy Petticord at
📧 candyp.agagakron@gmail.com | 📞 330-289-2444
🔒 Northpointe Training Presents:
💥 The Ultimate CCW Course (Ohio CCW/CHL)
📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: The Brigade Shooting Center
💲 Fee: $90
👀 Thinking about carrying for self-defense??
Whether you’re new to firearms, need a refresher, or want to learn more before purchasing, this is the class for you!
Based on USCCA’s Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals, this course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be your family’s first line of defense.
✨ You’ll Learn:
✅ Firearm safety, handling, transport & storage
✅ Ohio CCW & Use of Force Laws
✅ Situational awareness & conflict avoidance
✅ Legal consequences & aftermath of deadly force
✅ Handgun operation & shooting fundamentals
✅ Home protection planning
✅ BONUS: Virtual Reality Use-of-Force training on our Smokeless Range!! 🎮
🛠 Bring:
Modern defensive pistol + 3 mags & speed loader
200 rounds of ammo
Eye & electronic ear protection
Range-appropriate clothing + brimmed hat
Lunch, snacks, hydration
Notebook & a positive, learning attitude!! 😊
👩🏾🏫 Instructors:
Michael Petticord | Abby Petticord | Candy Petticord
🎯 This 8-hour course satisfies Ohio’s CCW/CHL training requirement!!
👉 Spots are limited so register today and start building confidence, safety, and responsibility with your carry!!
💜 Train smart. Carry safe. 💜
🛡️ NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Course
Train to Lead Safe, Confident, and Organized Shooting Activities
📍 Location: The Brigade Shooting Company, 5131 W. 140th St., Brookpark, OH 44132
📅 Date: Click here for upcoming sessions
🕕 Time: Click here to see class times
💰 Course Fee: $100
NRA certification & processing fees are additional and due after successful course completion
👩🏾🏫 Instructor: Candy Petticord – NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Training Counselor, and all-around good Joe 😎
🎯 Course Objective
The goal of this course is to develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers (RSOs) who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to supervise safe shooting range operations and conduct live-fire range activities with confidence and professionalism.
📚 Course Description
This 9-hour, non-shooting certification course includes both classroom and hands-on range instruction. It is designed to fully prepare you to serve as an RSO, with a focus on safety, structure, and situational awareness.
You will learn how to confidently oversee live-fire activities and ensure safety protocols are followed on any range, whether you’re volunteering at your local club or managing formal shooting events.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
NRA’s rules for safe gun handling
RSO roles and responsibilities
Understanding and applying Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Range inspection procedures and safety protocols
Conducting effective range safety briefings
Executing emergency procedures
Diagnosing and resolving common firearm malfunctions and stoppages
Enforcing and explaining range rules to shooters
Each student will receive:
NRA RSO Student Study Guide
NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure
Basic Firearm Training Program brochure
Course evaluation form
✅ Requirements for Certification
To earn your NRA RSO certification, you must:
Fully participate in classroom discussions and practical exercises
Achieve a score of 90% or higher on the open-book NRA RSO written exam
Submit payment for NRA certification and processing fees directly to the NRA after course completion
👥 Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
Shooting range volunteers and staff
Firearm instructors
Event coordinators and match directors
Anyone interested in promoting range safety and becoming an NRA Certified RSO
📋 Course Prerequisites
None! This course is open to all experience levels. Whether you’re looking to get involved with your local range or build leadership in shooting sports, this is a great way to get started.
🧾 What to Bring
Notebook & pen
1″ binder to hold printed class materials
Snacks, lunch, and drinks (or feel free to order DoorDash, GrubHub, etc. to the range!) 😋
📝 Register Today
👉 Click here to reserve your seat
Have questions? Contact Candy Petticord at 📧 candyp.agagakron@gmail.com | 📞 330-289-2444
🔐 Women’s Basic Pistol Course: Empowerment Begins Here. Confidence Starts with the Basics.
📍 Location: The Brigade Shooting Company, 5131 W. 140th St., Brookpark, OH 44142
📅 Date: Click here for upcoming sessions
🕕 Time: Click here to see class times
💰 Class Fee: $85
💥 Bundle and save!! Discounted pricing is available when you register for all three courses in the Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals Series.
👩🏾🏫 Instructor: Candy Petticord – USCCA Certified Instructor (and all-around good Joe 😎)
💜 Discounts are also available for A Girl & A Gun Members!! 💜
🛡️ Course Summary
This supportive, women-centered course is the perfect starting point for those ready to begin their firearms and personal protection journey. In a welcoming environment, students will receive expert guidance as they learn how to safely operate a handgun, understand its function, and develop the fundamentals of accurate shooting.
With classroom instruction and guided live-fire exercises, you’ll leave this course with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to take the next steps in your self-defense journey.
🎯 Course Objectives
In this class, you can expect us to:
Create a supportive and empowering learning environment
Teach you the core skills needed to safely operate a handgun
Help you gain confidence and control through personalized instruction
Encourage a strong personal protection mindset and the importance of ongoing training
📚 Course Description
This is Module 1 of the USCCA Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals series and is perfect for new shooters or those returning to the range.
You’ll learn:
Your personal “why” for self-defense
The Four Universal Firearm Safety Rules
The Seven Shooting Fundamentals
How to safely manipulate a pistol, clear a pistol, load/unload a magazine and a pistol, and shoot a pistol
Safe handling techniques through dry-practice in the classroom
How to apply all you’ve learned in a live-fire session on a live-fire shooting range 😎
👉 Graduates are encouraged to continue their journey with Women’s Intermediate Pistol – Module 2.
👥 Who Should Attend?
This course is designed specifically for:
Women who are brand new to firearms
First-time shooters looking for a safe and structured introduction
Anyone ready to take their first step toward self-reliant protection
No experience? No problem. You’re in the right place. 🤗
📋 Course Prerequisites
None! This course is tailored for absolute beginners. All you need is a willingness to learn, a good attitude, and a desire to become confident and capable in your personal safety.
🎒 What to Bring
Serviceable handgun (semi-auto preferred, revolvers welcome!)
Minimum of 2 magazines or 3 speed loaders
Magazine or speed loader pouch
Sturdy gun belt (not a fashion belt—must support your holster & gear)
250 rounds of ammunition
Electronic hearing protection (required)
Eye protection
Notebook and pen
Snacks, water, and lunch if desired
A positive, coachable attitude 😊
📝 Register Now
👉 Click here to register for this course
Still have questions or need help with gear selection??
📧 Email: candyp.agagakron@gmail.com | 📞 Call: 234-706-2980
🏹 The AR-15 – Crawl, Walk, FUN!!
📅 Date: Click here for upcoming sessions
🕒 Time: Click here to see class times
🕓 Course Time: See Calendar (Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for check-in)
📍 Location: The Brigade Shooting Company, 5131 W. 140th St., Brookpark, OH 44142
💲 Course Fee: $100
🔍 Course Summary
This engaging 2-day, 6-hour hands-on training is designed to take you from “I just bought an AR-15” to confidently running your rifle—safely, effectively, and with purpose. Following a “crawl, walk, run, sprint” learning model, you’ll start with the essentials and build your skills progressively through safe handling, efficient manipulation, and confidence-building drills.
Whether you’re new to the AR platform or looking to refine your fundamentals, this course combines structure, repetition, and just the right amount of fun 😎 to develop real-world competence.
🎯 Course Objectives
Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to handle and operate your AR-15 rifle safely and effectively. Students will:
✅ Establish safe handling habits specific to rifle work
✅ Develop solid manipulation and shooting fundamentals
✅ Learn how to reload and clear malfunctions under pressure
✅ Grow in skill, awareness, and control—step-by-step
🧠 Course Description
From your very first press check to shooting on the move, The AR-15 – Crawl, Walk, FUN!! is all about developing confidence in a supportive environment. With safety as our foundation, we’ll progress through dry-practice drills and live-fire exercises that sharpen your grip, stance, and mechanical understanding of the AR-15 platform. You’ll train through real-world scenarios while having a blast doing it 🔥💥.
🧩 Topics Covered
• AR-15 platform overview and components 🔧
• Rifle safety and handling 🛑
• Proper stance and shoulder placement 🧍♂️
• Loading/unloading, press checks, and sling use
• Optics and basic zeroing concepts
• Recoil management and follow-through
• Emergency vs. tactical reloads
• Malfunction identification and clearing 🔄
• Shooting from standing, kneeling, prone positions
• Intro to rifle movement and transitions
• Target acquisition techniques
• Live-fire progressions through each phase: Crawl ➡️ Walk ➡️ FUN!! 😃
👥 Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
🆕 New AR-15 owners
🧱 Beginner & intermediate shooters looking to strengthen fundamentals
🔫 Pistol shooters ready to explore rifle platforms
🛡️ Defensive-minded citizens prepping for advanced carbine work
🎯 Anyone who owns an AR-15 but hasn’t yet trained with it
If you’ve ever said, “I own an AR-15 but I don’t really know how to use it well”… this class is for YOU!
📋 Course Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites. However, students should:
• Be comfortable with basic firearm safety rules
• Have a working understanding of handling firearms in a controlled setting
• If you’re brand new to firearms, we recommend completing a basic safety course beforehand for the best experience 😊
🎒 What to Bring
• AR-15 rifle (with sling—2-point preferred)
• At least 2 magazines (more is better! 😉)
• Magazine pouch
• 200+ rounds of factory ammo (no reloads)
• Electronic hearing protection 🎧
• Eye protection 👓
• Brimmed hat 🧢
• Range-appropriate clothing 👖
• Range bag 👜
• Snacks, hydration, and a packed lunch 🥤🥪
• Note-taking materials 📝
• A positive, coachable attitude! 💪😊
🧑🏫 Instructors:
Candy Petticord – NRA Certified Instructor, Training Counselor, and all-around good Joe 😎
🎯 Ready to go from curious to confident with your AR-15?
🔥 Don’t miss this chance to train in a fun, supportive environment that blends structure, skill-building, and real progress.
👉 [Click here to register now!]