Welcome to Defensive Handgun Training, LLC

Defensive Handgun Training is a local company owned by Joe Kalil, an expert in the field of handgun training and weapons certifications, based in the Greater Cincinnati area. Joe has extensive military, law enforcement, civilian firearm and instructor experience. He has been instructing in some capacity since 1987 and is rated as a master IDPA shooter. For additional information about Joe’s certifications and qualifications, visit the About page.

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Joe was recently featured in an article for the Concealed Carry Magazine. You can read the article in Adobe PDF format.

Read what some of Joe’s students have to say about his courses on the testimonial page. You can also read more specific testimonials about the course you are interested in taking on the course information page as well.


What we do


Joe supervising the firing line.

Defensive Handgun Training (DHT) specializes in Concealed Carry license training, firearms safety courses and Glock Armorer services.

We offer courses for Concealed Carry Weapons permits for Kentucky, Ohio and Florida. We also offer a Handgun Tactics course, Firearms Safety Course for teenagers and various NRA courses. Joe establishes a very friendly training atmosphere and is a strong advocate of self-defense training for women.

Learn more about our courses and the Glock armorer services we offer.

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Joe teaching on the firing line

Four Cardinal Gun Rules


Most recent blog entries

Concealed Carry Refresher Course

THURSDAY, MARCH 29th
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
BOONE COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE
6028 CAMP ERNST ROAD (corner of Hwy 18 & Camp Ernst)
BURLINGTON, KY 41005
(859) 586-6101
No RSVP or Reservation required
FREE – just show up and bring a friend
Instructor: Constable Joe Kalil
First course of its kind. Contents of this course:
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
CONFLICT AVOIDANCE
FIREARM SAFETY
FUNDAMENTALS OF [...]

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EMERGENCY / DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR THE FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
BOONE COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE
6028 CAMP ERNST ROAD (corner of Hwy 18 & Camp Ernst)
BURLINGTON, KY 41005
(859) 586-6101
No RSVP or Reservation required
FREE – just show up and bring a friend
Instructor: Constable Joe Kalil

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Saturday December 3, 2011 KY, OH, FL non-resident CCDW Course

We will be offering the Kentucky, Ohio and Florida non-resident CCW course on Saturday November 12, 2011.
NOTE: This is a replacement of the Tactical Rifle Class that was cancelled due to high demand for this CCDW Course.
NOTICE: You must be a resident of Kentucky for the Kentucky CCW Course and an Ohio resident [...]

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Saturday November 12, 2011 KY, OH, FL non-resident CCDW Course

We will be offering the Kentucky, Ohio and Florida non-resident CCW course on Saturday November 12, 2011.
NOTE: This is a replacement of the Tactical Rifle Class that was cancelled due to high demand for this CCDW Course.
NOTICE: You must be a resident of Kentucky for the Kentucky CCW Course and an Ohio resident [...]

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Saturday November 5, 2011 KY, OH, FL non-resident CCDW Course

We will be offering the Kentucky, Ohio and Florida non-resident CCW course on Saturday November 5, 2011.
NOTICE: You must be a resident of Kentucky for the Kentucky CCW Course and an Ohio resident for the Ohio/Florida Course. Please sign up for the course appropriate to where you live due to residency requirements.
NOTICE: [...]

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