Ellis Certified
About Us
Learn about Ellis Certified and our commitment to firearms education
27+
Years Experience
Our Story
We support safe firearms education and Second Amendment rights, providing training for new shooters, those seeking personal protection skills, and candidates working toward instructor certification.
We provide NRA firearm training led by Todd Ellis, an NRA Benefactor Life member and member of the NRA Board of Directors since 2020. Todd founded and serves as President of Pennsylvania's NRA-related State Association, chairs the NRA Education and Training Committee and the NRA Clubs and Associations Committee, and serves as State Training Counselor Liaison for Pennsylvania, where he mentors and guides 4,400 Certified Instructors and 112 Training Counselors across the state. He is a competitive smallbore rifle shooter, a certified Level 2 Rifle Coach in Smallbore and High Power, and a National Outstanding Eagle Scout awardee.
Meet Your Instructor
Your Instructor
Certified professional dedicated to your training success
Todd Ellis
Firearms Instructor
12 certifications
27yr teaching
Member of NRA Board of Directors since 2020. NRA Benefactor Life member. Founder and President of Pennsylvania’s NRA-related State Association. Chairman of the NRA Education and Training Committee, Chairman of NRA Clubs and Associations Committee. Appointed State Training Counselor Liaison for Pennsylvania and proponent of safe firearms education. Competitive smallbore rifle shooter and certified Level 2 Rifle Coach in Smallbore and High Power.
Learn more about us →Credentials
Certifications & Credentials
Recognized certifications and professional experience
INSTRUCTOR
Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
NRA
NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor
NRA
How We Teach
Our Training Philosophy
Start with the basics
Every shooter benefits from a solid foundation. Even experienced shooters and senior law enforcement officers learn something new in the Basics of Pistol Shooting course.
Safety first
We teach how to safely handle, carry, and operate firearms, from the home to the shooting range.
Build toward your goal
Your path depends on how you plan to use your training, whether that is personal protection, competition, or becoming an instructor.
Ready to Start Your Training?
Build confidence through safe, professional instruction. Browse our upcoming classes or get in touch.