About Us
Who We Are
Knowledge, Experience,
Passion.
OUR MISSION
is to provide firearms training for civilians and law enforcement from instructors with decades of experience in both law enforcement and the military.
OUR VISION
is to be known as the premier tactical training company in Ohio and beyond, to both civilians and law enforcement.
Are you prepared?
The Tactical Skills To Respond
with Confidence
Upgrade your skills with the help of our shooting course program developed by military and law enforcement trainers.
Our Team
Their individual and combined training and experience ensures class attendees will improve their shooting knowledge and ability, whether you want to improve your shooting and tactical ability for personal and home protection, sport, or as an important part of your professional development.
Ron Dodge
Owner, Instructor, Director of Training
Ron Dodge has been a police officer since 2002 and has been a member of his department’s SWAT team since 2006. His roles on SWAT include Sniper Team Leader, Entry Team Member and Firearms Instructor. Prior to his service on the police force, Ron was an Army Ranger with 2nd Ranger Battalion where he was a sniper for three of those years. He is an Adjunct Instructor for OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy), and an O.T.O.A (Ohio Tactical Officers Association) Instructor.
Scott Landry
Owner, Instructor, Director of Operations
Scott Landry is a current member of the Ohio Tactical Officers Association (OTOA) and maintains multiple certifications in Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun. Scott is currently a NRA Certified Instructor as well as being a Lifetime NRA Member. Scott also holds a Bachelors in Industrial Management from the University of Akron, Class of 1990.
Eric Schubert
Instructor
Eric Schubert is a police officer in Ohio. Currently he is a Defensive Tactics Instructor and a Contract Firearms Instructor with the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy. He earned a Bachelors of Science in Education and held previous positions in Firearms and Accessory Sales.
Ben Lang
Instructor
Ben has been an Ohio Police Officer for the past 17 years and is currently a department firearms, tactical, search and defensive tactics instructor. He is a SWAT Entry Team Leader, where he serves as a team firearms and shoot-house instructor. He served in the Army as a CID Special Agent where he was responsible for performing protective service operations and conducting investigations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Darren Smykowski
Instructor
With over two decades of experience in law enforcement and military service, Darren Smykowski is a dedicated public safety professional and tactical leader. As the current SWAT Commander for the Westshore Enforcement Bureau (WEB) SWAT Team, he oversees complex operations, including high-risk warrant service, barricades, and critical incidents, ensuring
precision and safety in the most challenging scenarios.
Darren began his SWAT career in 2012, rising through the ranks to become Marksman/Observer Team Leader in 2017 and ultimately Commander in 2023. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing team capabilities through strategic planning, specialized training, and hands-on execution.
At the Lakewood Police Department, Darren has served as a Patrol Sergeant since 2021, where he manages shifts, mentors officers, and enforces department standards. His previous assignments include Narcotics Detective, Patrol Investigator, and Field Training Officer, roles that honed his investigative skills and ability to lead in dynamic environments. Darren is also a proud member of the Lakewood Police Department’s training cadre, where he contributes to the development and delivery of critical training programs for officers.
A Marine Corps veteran, Darren served as a Scout/Sniper Team Leader, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. His military career included advanced training in sniper operations, close-quarter battle tactics, and leadership development, providing a solid foundation for his work in law enforcement.
Darren’s instructional experience includes being a former RED Team instructor for the OTOA, as well as the lead instructor for OTOA’s Basic Sniper School and Advanced Sniper Classes. He is also highly skilled in .50 caliber rifle application, an expertise that further enhances his capabilities in tactical and precision shooting operations.
Darren’s career reflects a relentless commitment to public safety, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in high-stakes environments.