OUR TESTIMONIALS

I went in to do the CCW training and everything was professional from the moment I walked in. The instructor Mr Simester was quite knowledgeable in his line of... Read More work. I learnt quite a lot from him. I would recommend The OA Firearms and Survival Training to anyone who needs to learn the proper ways of handling, shooting and safe storing of their firearms.

Took my NRA Basic Pistol course here at The OA Firearms had a great experience and Theodore is an outstanding instructor.

Professional. Courteous. Knowledgeable Highly Recommended.

Thanks for Everything Theodore.

Theo is an excellent instructor. I completed my NJ CCW qualification with him tonight and he made it enjoyable and stress free. He is extremely knowledgeable & takes the time... Read More to answer any questions you may have. He also looked over my application to ensure I had everything I needed before submission. There were three of us, and we all received individual guidance and instruction. I will be recommending him to family and friends. Thank you!

Theodore was a Great instructor, he made jokes and wasn't all serious and boring. It was a pleasure to be in his class and I learned alot from it. I... Read More will definetly be looking into taking more courses with him in the future. I recommend taking your CCW with Theodore, you won't regret it!!

My experience with my training Theodore S was a wonderful experience cause he teach very well and have patience for his students can’t fail his class cause he teach you... Read More everything you need to know about the class and range it’s up to you to pass or fail long as you follow what he tells you and I would recommend him at any giving time he’s a wonderful and respectful teacher

Theo was very patient and informative. He gave encouragement when I felt nervous in the beginning allowing me to relax and show up and show out lol. I have... Read More referred Theo to three people already. He’s the best.

Theodore is very, knowledgeable, professional, and helpful. I felt completely comfortable and confident throughout the course. I felt no pressure at all working with him. The whole experience was very... Read More enjoyable...You won't regret it. I highly recommend him. The man is an amazing instructor and person.

The best there is. Live everything

I have no words to describe this class If there’s a way to describe the class and give more stars ✨ I would my instructor Theodore was awesome his very... Read More professional and give you step by steps the rules of use of forse handling your gun everything you can think of he knows it’s that simple he has all the answer and if he does not know he makes sure to find them and get them to you best time was at the range he gives you time to relax and take care of business but always with safety I recommend him ???? so happy I can apply for my ccw thank you Theodore!!!!!

I thought the teacher. Was very knowledgeable. With the laws of firearms as well as safety of firearms, I will continue to be on his guidance. I’ve been working in... Read More the car wash industry for 50 years and I believe that his knowledge is as well as my knowledge is in the car wash industry.

The class was great so much infact that I'm going to take another class and I have friends that are going to take the class!!

Theodore was very helpful very knowledgeable with firearms also very informative, He make sure safety was a top priority and that made me feel safe and comfortable. following guidelines... Read More I give him a ???? I recommend Theodore training class to anyone who’s looking to better their firearm skills and knowledge.

Best place to learn , you will learn everything you need to know

Theo is the best, he has been extremely helpful in the acquisition process of my NJ concealed carry license. I’m looking forward to training with him in the future. ... Read More 1/16/23 Thanks again Theo for walking me through the Pennsylvania non-resident concealed carry process, I was approved within a few days and I’m scheduled to pick up my permit tomorrow. Your support is much appreciated.

Theodore was excellent. Very informative and made the information clear and easy to digest. Thank You.

Informative, professional, and exactly what was promised.

Theo classes were very informative and he is very knowledgeable he left a lasting impression on me, looking forward on taking additional classes and referring friends and family. A+++

Theodore is a complete professional at ensuring all safety measures are followed. He is not only extremely skilled at helping you correct exactly what you are doing wrong but... Read More teaches you shooting techniques that ensure you pass within your first or second try at CCW qualification. In addition, I highly recommend him because he is personable, and goes above and beyond on service. Thank you for your time, care in detail, and patience with me!

Great instructor Helped me understand the fundamentals on how to improve my shooting.

Excellent service. I will 100% recommend. Theodore was very professional and he made it so easy to get through the class. He is a very knowledgeable instructor. It was a... Read More very rewarding experience.

Theo is the best. Very professional and excellent instructor!

EXCELLENT....The OA Firearms need more than 5 stars so am adding 5 more ?? ? ? ? ...EXCELLENT.....

Amazing Instructer I understood everything step to step and even after the classes his willing to still help out I would 100 percent recommend him

To EveryOne Theodore Teachings Stay With You Forever He Is Great In All Areas Of Safety And Patience Straight Forward To The Point And Help Me Fire A 1½ inch... Read More Group Its My First Time Ever Shooting , I Now Want ToTeach Others SAFETY & FUN Thank You Theodore , 10+ STARS

i highly recommend this course. I qualified for the the NJ concealed carry requirements in one evening course which included the shooting range. I had no problems even... Read More though I was a beginner, and class size was small enough that there was one on one instruction.

Good Class Experienced Trainer Easy to learn I recomend to all

Me and my wife Recently took the NY 18 hour Safety course with Theodore. He is a wonderful instructor and Very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

I had a very great experience with Theodore.. Definitely recommended ?

He is awesome

My experience was phenomenal and I will recommend anyone to try it his explanation about the course was easy to the point I had a good time I learned a... Read More lot during the coursework

The OA Firearms & Survival Training super-ceded my expectations. Theodore Simester was very informative and thorough with all questions and concerns. The class was interactive with the course dialogue as... Read More well. I highly recommend this course training for all levels of gun safety. I also appreciate how Mr Simester has made himself available post training for any questions or concerns in the future.

Theodore is an excellent instructor. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. His personalized approach gave me the one to one experience I was looking for, particularly at the range. After taking... Read More his class, I felt comfortable with my firearm, and have a great base for continuing to improve my skills.

the biggest takeaway from taking his course was his patience,and his knowledge. Looking forward to taking more classes

Very informative instructor made sure all aspects of training were covered and all questions were answered

Great personal and knowledgeable instruction done in a comfortable and safe environment. You can’t get better than that.

Thank you for sharing such knowledge with me. This was very informative and I would definitely recommend this class.

Théodore is a great instructor. He’s patient and thorough with instructions. He provides spot on advice that will improve your skills in the moment. A++ service. Thank you.

Theodore was super professional, friendly and helpful. Would 100% recommend to anyone

Theodore was top notch! He's well versed in the marksmanship aspect as well as in the legalities. Definitely would use OA FIREARMS again for all my training needs! Thank... Read More You! A++++

Very knowledgeable and great to work with. All around great experience!

Theodore is very helpful and informative. Really took the time needed to ensure me and my family knew what needed to be done from shooting correctly to filling out the... Read More necessary documents. Will be using for any future required training and/or for general information. Extremely friendly and down to earth. Takes the proper time to cover every aspect. You will not be disappointed. EXCELLENT instructor.

I was very happy with the training Theodore provided, he was professional he was patient with everyone. He is good at getting everyone to pay attention to detail.... Read More I would refer him to anyone 100% satisfied 5 star's

Great instructor!! He was very patient and informative!

Excellent course and instructor. The instructor Theodore was professional to the point and kept things interesting. I have been shooting and dealing with guns for over 45 years and Theodore... Read More helped me through his instruction break some bad and lazy shooting and aiming habits. I have had some of the best instructors while I was in the military and Theo is right up there with the best of them. I highly recommend this course OA firearms instruction to all beginners and even seasoned people. Anyone who is going to handle a gun shoot the gun or carry a gun should attend this course.

This review is for the NRA Basic Pistol Course offered in July 2022 by Instructor Theo. Owning and using firearms requires a high degree of attention to safety and... Read More a positive attitude towards learning. There is a saying I admire, "no beginner ever skipped the start." Beginners are welcomed into this course with a positive classroom environment to learn the rules of firearm safety, pistol shooting fundamentals, theory of operation, cleaning, storage, and more. Theo is responsive to all questions and will take the time to answer them. Theo uses practical examples from his experience of training with firearms to add color to course material, and does so in a highly relatable way. Come to class with curiosity and a positive attitude and you will be rewarded with a solid foundation of useful knowledge that you will build upon. Instructor Theo is committed to a safe classroom environment and his method of instruction will make you feel supported and encouraged as a student.

Theo is a very knowledgeable instructor. He's passionate about firearms and makes the training very entertaining. He involved the class and answered all questions. I look forward to taking more... Read More training here.

Very knowledgeable and has a passion for what he does there is no such thing as a stupid question in his classroom thank you for the fantastic class that I... Read More attended over the weekend.

Great information and the instructor was on point

I highly recommend taking and signing up for his courses.Very knowledgeable and professional it was a pleasure thank you theo your the best hope to see you soon

He’s the best a person could ever ask for??????????

Amazing, fantastic, phenomenal and extremely professional. My time spent with my trainer Theodore S not only educated me on fire arms but it eased the fears I had and gave... Read More me the understanding and knowledge that I needed. My trainer Theodore S did an amazing job and Tailored the course in a way that I would remember and understand the material. My trainer created a comfortable environment where I felt safe, relaxed and confident and was able to accomplish all that I set out for and way more with this course. I would highly recommend anyone that is considering taking this course to please do so.. I am actually looking forward to doing additional courses with my trainer Theodore S because he is such a wealth of knowledge and I am eager to learn.. Best decision I have made in a long time thank you Theodore S.

I highly recommend taking and signing up for his courses. He is very knowledgeable, professional and his courses are worth the cost! Me and my cousin signed up for... Read More one course and immediately ended up signing up for an additional course at the completion of the first one. If you want a firearms instructor that's going to give you a complete in-depth lesson on firearms training, Theodore is your guy! A+ rating from me!

Excellent instructor. Theo took the time to address all questions during the class and provided great advice during live fire practice session to help with shot placement and trigger control.... Read More Will definitely return for future instruction.

Very knowledgeable and professional it was a pleasure will be taking more courses with Theodore.S in the future

If you are an experienced person or not, Theo makes the training relevant, interactive and easy to understand. The school is not very large, so they are very accommodating and... Read More flexible with class dates, sizes and times.

I went for my firearms safety course and it was great. Theo was an amazing instructor! I highly recommend you take the course with him he’s extremely knowledgeable and loves... Read More what he’s does.

I recently took the NRA Basic Pistol course with Theodore as my instructor. Theodore was very professional, thorough, knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. I highly recommend taking this... Read More course with Theodore.

The course was informative and well structured. Theodore is very knowledgeable, pleasant and professional which made learning easy.

Theodore is an amazing instructor. He is very knowledgeable, personable, and professional which made this class relaxed and easy to follow. I definitely recommend taking a course with him. You... Read More won’t be disappointed.

Excellent experience. The class for fire arm safety was very well teached and you learn a lot about weapons and safety of using one. Very good class and Mr Theodore... Read More is a very good instructor.

Theodore was so knowledgeable and passionate about the training. I was a bit nervous to hold a gun for the first time but he made the process very easy and... Read More by the end of it I was in love! I will definitely be back again for further training and practice so I can be as good a shot as him or maybe even better. 🙂

Very patient, and knowledgeable, always put safety first.

Wonderful courses. Very professional. Highly recommend!