Geauga Firearms Academy

08/21/2026

The ONE Flaw with the Springfield Echelon
The Springfield Echelon is a great gun, but the slide stop lever is noticeably smaller than competitors like the Walther PDP-F and M&P 2.0. This can make locking the slide back difficult for some shooters.

Do you have this issue with your Echelon?

Have you tried the Tyrant CNC replacement part or another fix? Let us know in the comments.

08/18/2026

Kim will be on the radio tonight if you want to tune in.

08/17/2026

Save your spot to this fun event today! Make a full night of it with throwing of axes, hatchets, knives, ninja stars, and so much more. Located next to a brewery with great wings and pizza.

08/11/2026

The Gun Mistake Can Cost You Your Finger

08/11/2026

☀️ August Schedule Update
Normally, the second Tuesday of each month means Girls' Night Out at First Strike.

This month, we're doing something a little different!

Instead of our regular indoor event, we're taking advantage of the summer weather and hosting our Women's Outdoor Skills Session this Sunday.

If you already know how to safely handle and shoot a handgun, this is a great opportunity to continue building your skills in a fun, supportive environment.

✔️ Female instructor

✔️ Mini skills lesson

✔️ Guided practice

✔️ Steel targets

✔️ Fun shooting challenges

📅 Sunday, August 16

🕑 2:00–4:00 PM

📍 Proving Grounds Range – Middlefield

👉 Ready to practice with a purpose? Register here:

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/2fc54b28/?appointmentTypeIds%5B0%5D=77051065&fbclid=IwdGRjcAToEixURENQBOgRM3Bkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe_OiooWTzQaPngQc5EyV1P1eSTLwYVKo_raADPkBeVXaqUqhhWiOgLJUaXWE_aem__AYif3l2qmdUxlHT6FaDKA&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demoo0y9dupm

08/09/2026

☀️ Looking for More Than Just Target Practice?

If you already know how to safely handle and shoot your handgun, come join us for our Women's Outdoor Skills Session!

This isn't a full-day class. It's a fun afternoon of practice with a purpose designed to help you build confidence while enjoying time with other women who love to shoot.

You'll enjoy:

🎯 Coached range time with a female instructor

🎯 A mini skills lesson

🎯 Practical shooting drills

🎯 Steel targets

🎯 Fun shooting challenges

Whether you've taken classes with us before or you're simply looking for an opportunity to sharpen your skills, this is a great way to continue learning in a relaxed and supportive environment.

📅 Sunday, August 16

🕑 2:00–4:00 PM

📍 Proving Grounds Range – Middlefield

Please Note: Participants must already know how to safely handle and shoot a handgun and follow all firearm safety rules.

👉 Ready to practice with a purpose? Register here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=34080414&appointmentType=77051065

08/08/2026

Owning a rifle is one thing. Learning how to operate it safely while moving, reloading, clearing malfunctions, and working around people and structures is something else entirely.

Our upcoming Defensive Rifle Level 2 Course takes students beyond the static firing line with practical, active training that includes:

✅ Defensive carry and ready positions
✅ Reloading and malfunction clearing
✅ Moving and shooting
✅ Working around people and structures
✅ Pistol-to-rifle transitions

Students should already have a solid understanding of rifle fundamentals and safe firearm handling. Rifles must be properly zeroed before class.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself and put your rifle skills into motion, come train with us!

📍 Proving Grounds in Middlefield
📅 August 15
🔗 Details and registration: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/2fc54b28/?template=class

08/05/2026

True Stories: 7 Gun Mistakes That Get Good People Hurt

Most firearm accidents are preventable—but experience alone does no...

07/26/2026

🤔 "If Ohio is permitless... why should I get my Concealed Handgun License?"

It's a question we hear all the time.

The truth is, the value of this class has never been just the license.

It's the knowledge, confidence, and responsibility that come with it.

In our Concealed Carry class, you'll learn:

✅ Firearm safety

✅ The different types of handguns and ammunition

✅ How to safely handle and operate your firearm

✅ Ohio concealed carry laws—and what they actually mean in everyday situations

✅ Your rights and responsibilities as a gun owner

✅ Practical information to help you make informed decisions

✅ Other benefits: Easier travel through reciprocity with many
other local states and other legal differences between carrying under Ohio's permitless carry laws and with an Ohio CHL.

Most importantly, earning your CHL demonstrates that you take the responsibility of carrying a firearm seriously.

Whether you plan to carry every day or simply want to become a safer, more knowledgeable gun owner, this class provides a strong foundation. We keep class sizes small and have two instructors in the course (one female and one current law enforcement).

📅 Saturday, August 1

🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

👉 Ready to build the knowledge and confidence to carry responsibly? Register here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=34080414&appointmentType=71796859

07/20/2026

Why Your 2-Handed CCW Draw Fails in Real Life- Most people practice their concealed carry draw with both hands completely free.

Real life may give you only one.

You could be holding a child, moving a family member, opening a door, carrying a flashlight, protecting an injured arm, or physically creating distance from an attacker.

In this video, Neil from Geauga Fi****ms Academy explains why relying on a two-handed garment clear can cause your concealed carry draw to fall apart when you need it most.

👉 Fix the real-world blind spots in your concealed-carry training. ...