

Zeigler Defense Systems
Marcus Zeigler
BACKGROUND: Instructor
5 Years Instructing
Available Courses
Next Class | Course | Type | Difficulty |
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Next class: Sep 3 See Classes |
Handgun 101 Master The Fundamentals |
Basic, Intermediate | Basic |
Next class: Sep 4 See Classes |
Handgun 102 Take Your Training To The Next Level |
Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Intro To AR-15 platform Beginner firearm training course |
Basic, Rifle, In Home Defense Training, LEO / MIL / SEC Courses | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Ladies only Pistol Skill Builder An opportunity for women to develop thei… |
Basic | Basic |
Next class: Jul 24 See Classes |
Ohio CCW Course Learn the fundamentals of shooting |
Basic, CCW, NRA Courses, USCCA Courses | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Pepper Spray Training Course |
Combatives / Less Lethal | N/A |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Pistol Skill Builder An opportunity for women to develop thei… |
Basic | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Private ccw class Learn the fundamentals of shooting |
Basic, CCW | Basic |
Next class: Jul 17 See Classes |
Private One on One Training- $50 n deposit |
Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Women's Only Courses | Basic |
Next class: Jul 16 See Classes |
Red Dot Pistol 101 Leave the Iron Age behind. Proven on the… |
Basic, Intermediate | Basic |
Next class: Jul 17 See Classes |
Red Dot Pistol 102 Put Your Red Dot Skills To The Test In T… |
Advanced | Advanced |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Shotgun 101 Perfect for those that are new to shotgu… |
Basic, Shotgun | Basic |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Stop The Bleed Learn to save a life so when you see the… |
Tactical Casualty Care (TCCC / TECC), Combatives / Less Lethal | N/A |
Next class: Oct 1 See Classes |
Technical Pistol Skills Development Performance Based Training |
Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate |
No Upcoming Classes Contact Instructor |
Technical Pistol Skills- Armed Professionals |
Intermediate, Advanced, LEO / MIL / SEC Courses, Security Training & Certification | Intermediate |
Next class: Aug 28 See Classes |
Women Only CCW Course Learn the fundamentals of shooting |
Basic, CCW, NRA Courses, USCCA Courses, Women's Only Courses | Basic |
About Zeigler Defense Systems
Zeigler Defense Systems goal is to provide practical and professional firearms training for the legally armed citizen. Our programs are ran by trained professionals with backgrounds in military, law enforcement and private security.
We don't just teach you how to use a gun, we will teach you how to recognize attack indicators, treat gun shot wounds, and how to use non-lethal options.
Marcus Zeigler is a Range Master Certified, he has worked in private security for several years. He has completed specialized training from Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, Centrifuge Training, Modern Samurai Project. Marcus personally attends over 100 hours of training per year as a student in courses such as low light handgun, RDS Pistol, Fighting Carbine, Defensive Handgun with some of the best instructors in the industry.
Courses Taught
CCW, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Rifle, NRA Courses, USCCA Courses, Women's Only Courses, LEO / MIL / SEC Courses, Security Training & Certification, Combatives / Less Lethal
Class Instructors

Barnabas Edwards
Barnabas Edwards served 7 years in the Florida National Guard. He was an E-5 Sgt 68W20 Medic Squad Leader. In this capacity capacity Barnabas maintained medical inventory and equipment, specialized in Trauma and Mass Casualty Triage and Evacuation

Cassandra Zeigler
Cassaundra Zeigler is a USCCA Certified Instructor and also handles all the admin work for Zeigler Defense Systems.

James Russell
James Russell worked for the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 30 years before retiring in 2014. While with the Highway Patrol he served as an Ohio Peace Officer Academy Concealed Carry Instructor. He has also completed State Highway Patrols Handgun Combat Skills and Tactical Shotgun Training. James is also M-16 Armorer as well as Sig Sauer Armorer.

Micheal Flitcraft
Mike served 7 years in the Air Force between active duty and the Ohio National Guard as an intelligence analyst with several additional duties. Augmenting Security Forces personnel along with aiding the development/implementation of training programs for intelligence analysts were amongst these. Firearms Background: rifle marksmanship instructor with Project Appleseed competes in IDPA since 2010 NRA RSO Riton Optics Pro Staff 2019-2021
Certifications
- Range Master Certified Instructor
- Modern Samurai Project certified Red Dot Pistol Instructor
- Centrifuge Training Certifed Red Dot Pistol Instructor
- OC Spray/Less Lethal Weapons Instructor- Chuck Haggard
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA Basic CCW Instructor
- USCCA Firearm Instructor
- Licensed Private Security
Policies
Cancellation Policy
No Refunds unless we cancel the course
If you have to cancel attending a course you are registered for you may opt to transfer to another course that has openings within the calendar year.
Reschedule Policy
You may opt to transfer to another course of equal value within the calender year.
Only one reschedule is allowed
Refund Policy
All courses are non-refundable.
Other Policy
Covid-19 Liability Waiver
Due to the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Zeigler Defense Systems’s is doing everything we can to protect you, our community and our staff. To this extent, Zeigler Defense System’s will be following the Center of Disease-Control (CDC) and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services guidance with regard to social distancing practices and sanitation. We ask that our clients disclose their health history and continue to implement these sanitation and disinfection procedures.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
Fever
Fatique
Dry Cough
Difficulty Breathing
I agree to the following: *
I, nor members of my household, have not experienced any of the symptoms listed above within the last 14 days.
I, nor members of my household, have not travelled internationally in the last 30 days.
I, nor members of my household, have not traveled to a highly impacted area within the United States of America is the last 30 days.
I, nor members of my household, do not believe that we have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
I, nor members of my household, have not been diagnosed with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) within the last 30 days.
Zeigler Defense Systems’s cannot be held liable from any exposure to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) caused by misinformation on this form or the health history provided by each client.
If I take any steps to make a claim for damages against Zeigler Defense System’s its agents, employees or any other released parties, I shall be obligated to pay all attorney’s fees and costs incurred as a result of such claim.
Zeigler Defense Systems’s is following these enhanced procedures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Temperature checks
- Visual inspection
By checking the box, I hereby release and agree to hold Zeigler Defense Systems harmless from and waive on behalf of myself, my children and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, and compensation for damages or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of Zeigler Defense Systems or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from Zeigler Defense Systems. I agree to release Zeigler Defense System’s from any and all liability for the unintentional exposure or harm due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Waiver
It is expressly agreed that the use of the facilities shall be undertaken at my, the user’s, own risk, and that I am 18 years of age or older, and am knowledgeable and competent in the use of firearms, ammunition, and other related items. Zeigler Defense Systems shall not be liable for any claims, demands, injuries, damages, action or causes of action whatsoever to any member or customer or property arising out of or connected with the use of any of the services and/or facilities. Further, I hereby agree to release Zeigler Defense Systems from any injuries, damages, or claims which any third party may have who is present in said premises at my request or invitation or under my control. In the event that I become responsible for damage to property, I agree to make repair, replacement, or both to compensate for the damage resulting from my actions. I acknowledge that I have read the above waiver, that I understand it, that I have the option to have it reviewed by legal counsel prior to signing, and that I consent to it in all parts. I declare that I am competent to make the determination to sign this waiver agreement, and that it is my intention to use the facilities and equipment of Zeigler Defense Systems in a safe and legal manner.
Videos
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Red Dot Pistol Fundamentals
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Youth Firearms Safety Course
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