50rds pistol ammunition (optional if you bring your pistol)

by Tactical Skills Development · Huntsville, Ohio

Instructor Background
Law Enforcement · Military

Duration

10 hours

Typical Price

$200

Course Overview

Sets the foundation for using a tactical rifle (AR, AK, SCAR 16, etc.) for defense, covering carbine selection, ballistics, safety, zeroing, positional shooting, and CQB drills.

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Tactical Skills Development

Based in Ohio, Tactical Skills Development (TSD) is led by a cadre of instructors whose real-world experience is as impressive as their qualifications. Founder Chris Timmerman is a former Army Ranger and infantry officer, a veteran of high-threat executive protection, and a tactical medic. His team includes a firefighter/paramedic and an engineer, all bringing diverse professional perspectives to the range. Their training philosophy is grounded in proven tactics, with instructors who have trained under some of the most respected names in the industry. They focus on developing the necessary skills for effective, responsible carry and defense, from fundamentals to advanced concepts. This is not abstract theory—it’s practical, tested knowledge delivered by practitioners who live what they teach. For serious, reality-based firearms training in Ohio, TSD offers exceptional depth of experience.

Chris Timmerman is a former US Army Infantry Captain and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, having served with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is a Master class USPSA shooter, an NRA Certified Instructor, an EMT, and a Tactical Medic for a sheriff's Special Response Team. He holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice and a B.S. in Nursing and works as an ER nurse. He has trained under renowned instructors and has been an independent firearms instructor since 2012. Neal DeFluri is a full-time firefighter/paramedic and a Stop the Bleed instructor. A TSD alumnus since 2017, he has taken specialized courses in red-dot pistols and vehicle CQB. He has been an adjunct instructor at TSD since 2018. Alan Schulze is an engineer and former teacher who served as a junior shooting instructor in the Coonskin Cap Brigade. He is also an assistant scuba instructor and has been an adjunct instructor with TSD since 2015.

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