Elite Preparedness LLC

06/20/2026

Emersyn is officially open until noon today!

06/19/2026

Handgun operator course all set and ready for tomorrow! This will be a good one!

06/17/2026

Emersyn has been working hard building her lemonade Stand and will be open this Saturday starting at 10am at Elite Preparedness!

06/16/2026

We are still looking for a couple people to work Country Fest this week. No security experience needed for the positions we have available. Message us on here with interest

06/13/2026

Don't miss this training opportunity

06/09/2026

PISTOL OPERATOR COURSE

Are you ready to move beyond static range training and challenge yourself in realistic defensive environments?

Join us on Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 AM for one of Elite Preparedness' most demanding and rewarding training experiences.

The Pistol Operator Course is designed to develop and test advanced handgun skills in multiple real-world environments. This is a performance-driven course that pushes participants beyond their comfort zones while building confidence, competence, and accountability.

Students will train in:

▪️ Close-quarters engagements and weapon retention
▪️ Hand-to-hand integration with handgun application
▪️ Defensive handgun use in, around, and while operating a vehicle
▪️ Movement and decision-making under stress
▪️ Structure clearing concepts
▪️ Live-fire training in our two-story shoot house

This is not a beginner course. It is designed for responsible armed citizens looking to elevate their skillset through realistic training and challenging scenarios.

Saturday, June 20th
10:00 AM
Elite Preparedness

$200 Non-Members
$100 Members

Spots are limited and this course typically fills quickly.

Register today at ElitePreparedness.com by selecting the "Book Online" tab, or call 740-263-1234 for additional information.

Train with Purpose.
Train Realistically.
Train to Win.

06/01/2026

🏆 ELITE PREPAREDNESS STEEL CHALLENGE RESULTS 🏆

What a great night on the range! Thank you to everyone who came out and competed in our Elite Preparedness Steel Challenge Match. Shooters of all ages and experience levels took on the steel, tested their skills against the clock, and enjoyed a fantastic evening of competition, learning, and camaraderie.

Congratulations to our Division Champions:

🥇 ISP Champion
Connor Mooney – 20.17

🥇 Open Champion
Caleb Brecheisen – 18.11

🥇 PCCI Champion
Isabel Simoes – 24.34

🥇 PCCO Champion
Anna Chrysler – 19.26

🥇 RFPI Champion
Gabe Cowen – 30.48

🔥 Overall Fastest Time of the Match 🔥
Caleb Brecheisen – Open Division Champion – 18.11

We love seeing families, friends, new shooters, and experienced competitors all sharing the range together. The Steel Challenge format is one of the most enjoyable and accessible shooting sports available, allowing competitors to challenge themselves while building safe and efficient firearm handling skills.

Thank you to every competitor who participated and helped make this event a success. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the range for our next match!

📊 COMPLETE MATCH RESULTS

ISP Division
1️⃣ Connor Mooney – 20.17
2️⃣ BJ Miller – 30.72
3️⃣ Paul Cann – 39.07
4️⃣ Kevin Denman – 40.84
5️⃣ Ginger Cann – 61.28

OPEN Division
1️⃣ Caleb Brecheisen – 18.11
2️⃣ Clint Kanuckel – 20.06
3️⃣ Doug McCann – 29.96
4️⃣ Justin Walsh – 31.89
5️⃣ Ann Russell – 32.41
6️⃣ Heath Fesler – 32.68
7️⃣ Kara Slonecker – 34.03
8️⃣ John Chrysler – 39.32
9️⃣ Wyatt Denuit – 41.12
🔟 Ron Riel – 41.51
11. Ron Durbin – 43.14
12. Rob Smith – 46.31
13. Becky Stewart – 51.48
14. Tammy Suprano – 55.90
15. Cathy Riel – 87.70

PCCI Division
1️⃣ Isabel Simoes – 24.34
2️⃣ Eliana Conway – 39.09
3️⃣ Harrison Stepp – 52.82

PCCO Division
1️⃣ Anna Chrysler – 19.26
2️⃣ Emma Chrysler – 28.04
3️⃣ Cole Chrysler – 42.98
4️⃣ Emmett Stepp – 50.85

RFPI Division
1️⃣ Gabe Cowen – 30.48
2️⃣ Cole Chrysler – 35.22
3️⃣ Lincoln McRae – 35.78
4️⃣ Isabel Simoes – 42.45
5️⃣ Emmett Stepp – 50.50

📍 Elite Preparedness
25580 Bell Church Rd
Utica, Ohio 43080

🌐 Register for future matches at ElitePreparedness.com under the "Book Online" tab.

06/01/2026

ELITE COMPLETE MEMBERSHIP SALE

TODAY & TOMORROW ONLY

For the next 48 hours, Elite Preparedness is offering our top-tier Elite Complete Membership at our biggest discount of the year.

Normally $450 — NOW ONLY $300

This is the ultimate way to take full advantage of everything Elite Preparedness has to offer.

Unlimited range access
Priority access to training opportunities
Member pricing on courses & events
Access to our incredible training environment
The best overall value we offer

ADD A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBERS FOR EVEN LESS
Additional members can be added for just:
$80 each (normally $100)

Already a member?
Current members can also take advantage of this promotion and ADD A YEAR to your existing membership.

Whether you train regularly, want to sharpen your skills, or simply want access to one of the best training facilities in Ohio — this is the time to join.

This offer ends tomorrow night. at 6pm.

Stop in at Elite Preparedness
740-263-1234 call to process over the phone


Train more. Save more. Stay prepared.

Your destination for training, equipment and facilities to serve a growing public and private need for all hazards emergency preparedness with a professional and personal approach

05/28/2026

The Weekly Awareness Message from Elite Preparedness

School is out for summer — and that creates a great opportunity for something important.

Not just vacations.
Not just camps.
Not just time off.

An opportunity to help teach our children situational awareness, personal safety, preparedness, and responsibility — skills that can stay with them for life.

At Elite Preparedness, we believe awareness is one of the most valuable life skills a child can develop.

This isn’t about creating fear.
It’s about helping children grow into confident, aware, and responsible young adults.

Summer break creates more independence:
Riding bikes through neighborhoods
Playing outside with friends
Walking through stores
Visiting crowded attractions
Spending more time online and in public spaces

These moments create opportunities for parents to have meaningful conversations and practice simple safety habits together.

6 Important Safety & Awareness Skills to Teach Children This Summer

1️ Pay Attention to Your Surroundings
Teach kids to look up from devices, notice people around them, and stay aware of where they are.

2️ Know Safe Adults & Safe Places
Help children identify:
• Trusted adults
• Employees/security personnel
• Safe businesses or locations they can go to if they need help

3️ Practice What to Do if Separated
Whether at fairs, parks, stores, or vacations:
* Have a plan.
Teach them:
• Who to call
• Where to go
• How to stay calm

4️ Teach Confidence & Communication
Children should know:
• It’s okay to say NO
• It’s okay to leave uncomfortable situations
• It’s okay to immediately tell a trusted adult if something feels wrong

5️ Build Family Emergency Habits
Simple things matter:
• Check-in plans
• Emergency contacts memorized
• Home safety rules
• Knowing addresses and phone numbers

Preparedness starts at home.

6️ Introduce Basic Fi****ms Safety & Respect
Even if your children never handle a firearm, they should understand the basics of fi****ms safety.

Teach them:
• Never touch a firearm without adult supervision unless you are properly trained through a professional fi****ms safety course.
• If they find one: STOP — DON’T TOUCH — LEAVE THE AREA — TELL AN ADULT
• Fi****ms are tools that require training, responsibility, and respect
• Safe storage and adult supervision matter

Removing curiosity through education and responsible conversations can help build safer habits and stronger understanding.

The greatest safety tool we can give our children is not fear…

It is awareness, confidence, communication, preparation, and education.

At Elite Preparedness, these principles are a core part of every course we teach because stronger families build stronger communities.

💬 Parents — what’s one safety lesson you think every child should learn before the end of summer?

🔁 Share this post to help encourage awareness and preparedness for families throughout our community.

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