Based in Ohio and serving students nationwide, Pineland Consulting provides firearms training, tactical courses, and home defense instruction rooted in real-world experience. Our lead instructor—a former U.S. Army Green Beret and Deputy U.S. Marshal—has trained military, law enforcement, and civilian students alike. Whether your goal is concealed carry, home defense, or advanced tactical skills, we go beyond the range to build competence, strengthen decision-making, and prepare you with proven skills you can rely on under stress.
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH JD MORRIS FROM OSS2
Joseph Bridges
Owner/Operator, Pineland
Joseph is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and U.S. Marshal with over 20 years of military service and 20 years in law enforcement. His vast experience ranges from operating in hazardous areas globally, training various U.S. and foreign personnel, to providing protection for high-profile figures and serving on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.
A law enforcement officer for over 30 years and a firearms instructor since 1995, has developed and instructed many courses. He has served as a training officer for the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, and a lead developer and primary instructor for various tactical training programs.
JD Morris is a retired Green Beret with 21 years of service in the Army, specializing in demolitions, sniper operations, and intelligence. Post-retirement, he has dedicated himself to teaching survival and resilience, serving as the Training Director for OSS2, and advocating for veterans and mental health, specifically focusing on peer support for suicide prevention.
"Blessed be the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle"
PSALM 144:1
TESTIMONIALS
HEAR FROM REAL CLIENTS
Scott Jason
2025-05-24
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Had an excellent training session working on dry fire and aiming skills with Joe. 17 years in law enforcement and it helps to continue this kind of training for reps and get expert advice and tips.
Nick Baehr
2025-04-28
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Great training and practical use with today's applications and environments! Highly recommend!
SFSK10 neminem
2025-04-28
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Exceptional instructors who teach life saving tactics along with blending in some humor further imprinting what they are teaching
James Anderson
2025-04-25
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Attended the Patrol Rifle/Trauma Med course. Great instructors. Focus on building and improving upon fundamentals while encouraging shooters to push themselves with the rifle. Med class was great with some good hands on with the training tools. Instructors make the class fun with jokes on the side.
Caleb Neer
2025-04-25
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Rifle course,
The instructors help each individual achieve more skill and become a better shooter.
First aid class,
They provide great information on how to provide first aid to yourself and others.
Gene Benson
2025-04-25
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I took the patrol rifle/ trauma med class. The instruction was top notch and on point and set at a great pace to learn and apply the information presented.
I would highly recommend Joey and his team to anyone and everyone for who is seeking classes not to hesitate contacting Pineland!
Ethan Rogers
2025-04-24
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The first part of the class “medical” was very informative and a great refresher to help build on my skills. Thank you!
The Rifle portion was absolutely incredible. This course made me a lot more confident and built on my previous training in a great way.
I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve their skills. The instructors are fantastic and I hope to have another class with them in the future.
Thank you again I really appreciate your time and experience. This training is crucial in our field of work and so many more people need it!
Joseph Jacobson
2025-04-23
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Training was very detailed and well taught. I learned new tactics for weapons control and target aquisition.
