Law Enforcement Training Center
Committed to fostering defensive skills for real-world threats, for the guardians of public safety, and those that depend on them.
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Our goal is to build a world-class resource for the law enforcement community to facilitate affordable, innovative, and best-practice training in threat mitigation, the use of force, and officer safety. To accomplish this, we plan to partner with some of the nation’s leading trainers to provide an unparalleled immersive learning experience. We also aim to leverage our facility to promote public safety by delivering firearms education to the public.
Please Note: Open Shooting for the General Public is Closed Until Further Notice.
Our Services & Trusted Partners
While our core mission centers on advancing law enforcement training, we're equally committed to delivering a best-in-class training experience for the broader shooting community. In collaboration with trusted and respected national and local trainers, we strive to meet diverse firearms training needs. We encourage you to contact our trusted partners for group and private firearms training solutions.
We Proudly Announce...
We are honored that HOP Munitions has chosen The Proving Grounds as the home base for its premier Vanguard training team. HOP has brought together an elite team of tier-one instructors from across the United States, setting a new standard in police and civilian firearms training. As HOP states, "Our team truly embodies the definition of Vanguard. Comprised of the top trainers in the firearms and tactical world, the HOP Vanguard instructors are known for pushing boundaries and delivering unmatched expertise in every training session." Classes are open to law enforcement and civilian students. Discounts for LEO and veterans.
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Training Opportunities...
Whether it's the world-famous Ohio Range Day, Ohio Tactical Officers Association training, or innovative pragmatic pistol classes led by nationally recognized instructor Ryan Patete of Rifle and Pistol Defense, these training opportunities promise an exciting experience while enhancing your firearms proficiency. Keep an eye on this section for new training opportunities.