TEAM OTO
 


 

"It is better to be a warrior in a garden,

than a gardener in a war." - Miyamoto Musashi

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Welcome to Team OTO, where we stand for Freedom, Preparedness, Self-Reliance, and Personal Responsibility.

Team OTO was established in 2023 by Howie Kafka and Justin Wertman, to provide a comprehensive, one-stop solution for self-protection.  Howie and Justin believe that in any undesired altercation, everyone should be prepared to Own the Outcome, by being equipped to defend him or herself as necessary by any legal means possible.  The four quadrants of the reticle in our company logo represent our four primary training disciplines:  Firearms; Self-Defense; Medical; and Mindset.

Firearm ownership carries with it a responsibility to attain an appropriate level of proficiency.  Emphasizing safety first over everything else, Howie and Justin teach defensive firearms skills and related tactics to students of all skill levels.  Courses range from NY CCW and Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun fundamentals to more advanced Room Clearing and Active Shooter Response skills.

Utilizing in-house Trainers and an expanded network of credentialed professionals, Team OTO provides training in the four pillars of self-protection, through OTO Firearms, OTO Self-Defense, OTO Medical, and OTO Mindset.  Click on each link to learn more about what we offer.

Sounds interesting?  Join the Team and learn to Own the Outcome!