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20% Off Red Dot Sights Pistol 1
Take 20% off our RDS 1 Class on Saturday April 5, 2025. Discount Taken at Checkout*
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Receive a $25. Voucher toward more classes at Action Defense when you take any of our Intro to Shooting Classes. Choose Handgun, Rifle/AR-15, or both!*
UP-SKILL and SAVE 25%
Save 25% on Shooting Fundamentals on 3/20/25 or Intermediate Shooting Skills on 3/27/25!
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About Us
Rated Excellent in our Field
Rated Excellent in our Field
Rated Excellent in our Field
We have taught our Classes to over 15,000 incredible people since we opened our doors in July of 2016! These students have spoken! We have received and maintained thousands of 5-Star Reviews on Facebook, Google, USCCA, and Birdeye, rating us as EXCELLENT in our field! We are proud to be ranked among the best and the most preferred firearm and personal training companies in Ohio.
Our Mission
Rated Excellent in our Field
Rated Excellent in our Field
At Action Defense LLC our mission is your personal safety, and the safety of those around you. Our Certified Instructors and Range Officers will train you properly to ensure that you are prepared to safely and legally defend yourself and your loved ones with a handgun. While we do offer concealed carry classes and other firearms skills
At Action Defense LLC our mission is your personal safety, and the safety of those around you. Our Certified Instructors and Range Officers will train you properly to ensure that you are prepared to safely and legally defend yourself and your loved ones with a handgun. While we do offer concealed carry classes and other firearms skills courses, we also understand that guns are not for everyone and we strongly advocate for gun alternative (non –lethal) protection as well. CCW and OPOTA firearms academy serving the Cleveland, Parma Heights and Akron areas
Dedicated Instructors
Rated Excellent in our Field
Dedicated Instructors
Doug Murillo is a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he founded Action Defense because of his passion for guns, safety and education. He is an NRA and USCCA Certified Instructor and Training Counselor. Each of his staff members are USCCA Certified Instructors, NRA Certified Range Officers and are Certified by the American Heart Associati
Doug Murillo is a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he founded Action Defense because of his passion for guns, safety and education. He is an NRA and USCCA Certified Instructor and Training Counselor. Each of his staff members are USCCA Certified Instructors, NRA Certified Range Officers and are Certified by the American Heart Association in First Aid. Each instructor is hand selected because of their diverse backgrounds, life experiences, their professionalism, and their genuine enthusiasm for teaching what they love to do. You will find each instructor to be kind, patient, and enthusiastic with the ability to teach beginners as well as the most experienced students.
FREE GUIDES from USCCA FOR EVERY GUN OWNER
FREE Concealed Carry Guide
Free Self Defense Incident Guide
FREE Concealed Carry Guide
Every gun owner needs to take advantage of what the USCCA offers! Click the photo above to Get your FREE Concealed Carry Guide for more life-saving knowledge!
FREE Gun Law Map Guide
Free Self Defense Incident Guide
FREE Concealed Carry Guide
Learn and understand gun laws for any state in the USA. Click the photo above to get your FREE Concealed Carry Reciprocity and Gun Laws Map for more life-saving knowledge
Free Self Defense Incident Guide
Free Self Defense Incident Guide
Free Self Defense Incident Guide
Understand what will most likely happen in the aftermath of a self-defense incident. Click the photo above to get your FREE 6 Things You Didn’t Know Would Happen When the Police Arrive guide:
BRAND NEW! RED DOT SIGHTS (RDS) Pistol Class - 20% off!
Taught by Certified Red Dot Sight Instructors, the RDS Pistol class is designed for those who have basic familiarization with the Pistol. We will be focusing on the vital elements and Fundamentals of transitioning from Iron sights to a RDS equipped pistol. Take 20% off our April 5th class! - Discount taken at checkout!