Ophidian Tactical Solutions ( is a firearms training business serving Metro Atlanta areaprimarily Covington, Marietta, and Stockbridge, Georgiaunder the leadership of Richard Rizzo Powell, a US Navy veteran and certified USCCA firearms instructor and Range Safety Officer. Powell has been teaching since 2021 and focuses on bringing firearms education to new shooters and underrepresented communities. He offers fundamental courses such as Basic Handgun Safety, USCCA Concealed Carry & Home Defense, Womens Handgun & Self-Defense, and Countering the Mass Shooter Threat seminars for organizations, churches, and businesses. Classes are held at public indoor range GA Firing Line in Marietta and private outdoor club South River Gun Club in Covington. Group size is capped (612 students depending on the class). Most live-fire courses include gear rental, 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and cover Georgia firearms law, safety fundamentals, and defensive mindset. One reviewer on USCCA praised the instruction: Rizzo is patient & knowledgable! while another added: It was a better experience than I had expected. Both reviewers rated the classes 5.0 stars. A unique aspect of Ophidian Tactical is its emphasis on inclusion and outreachspecifically targeting populations often overlooked in 2A training such as veterans and marginalized groups. Powell also maintains a firearms blog and active YouTube channel to reach learners beyond the shooting range. For course schedules or private booking, visit Know a coach or range that deserves to be featured? Submit here: Follow ZRIntel for daily coverage of firearm training innovations and community stories. Featured in this article? Let us know well highlight your repost on our feed!