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GrassRoots South Carolina CWP Instructors
GrassRoots South Carolina
Statewide Listing of Concealed Weapons Instructor Members
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About Concealed Weapons Instruction in South Carolina
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By South Carolina State law, one of the ways to meet the
requirements for obtaining a concealed weapons permit is for applicants to attend an eight hour course of instruction. This course must be taught by
a S.L.E.D. approved instructor, and must include specific information as well as a live fire qualification and written exam. GrassRoots
Concealed Weapons Permit Instructors provide instruction and meet the requirements for you to submit your Concealed Weapons Permit application
to S.L.E.D.
GrassRoots CWP Instructors
GrassRoots GunRights makes no assertions or guarantees implied or otherwise that the instruction given by GrassRoots Instructor Members is either accurate
or meets the approval of GrassRoots GunRights of SC. These instructors are in business for themselves and it is your responsibility to research before selecting
an instructor and hiring their services. By requesting to become Instructor members of GrassRoots GunRights of South Carolina, each individual
asserts that the quality of firearms instruction they provide meets those required by current state law.
All GrassRoots Instructors must be S.L.E.D. certified to teach firearms instruction. Furthermore, members of GrassRoots must agree to stay up-to-date
and maintain their standing as SLED approved instructors. Some GrassRoots
Instructor Members have also obtained other instructor qualifications, such as NRA certification. As a GrassRoots Instructor Member, it is your responsibility to inform
us immediately upon a change in your status as a SLED approved instructor. Instructor Members must provide the text of their ads found below and they alone
are responsible for the accuracy of all claims contained in their ad.
Finding an Instructor
The following instructors have informed us that they are currently actively teaching S.L.E.D. approved courses
meeting the requirements for obtaining a CWP Permit in South Carolina. Contact them directly to find out when and where their next class will be held.
| Inst. Stan Johnson, SCCWPIA, RR1 Box 129-C Graniteville, SC 29829-9739 |
| ForceTech - Practical & Defensive Firearms Training. S.C. CWP, NRA Pistol, NRA Personal Protection. Can accommodate large groups, women-only groups or people with disabilities. Matt Lindler, Instructor. matt@forcetech.us or (803)646-3033. Serving Aiken and Edgefield counties. |
| South Carolina Concealed Weapon Permit Training Solutions S.C. C.W.P. & Basic Handgun Instructor. Rick Riley - SLED & NRA certified since 1997. Please visit my website at sccwpts.com My course is unique in that I will travel to the client to deliver the material. I COME TO YOU! We'll perform the written portion at a mutually convenient time and place, usually your home or office then travel to the nearest range to shoot the proficiency. I specialize in small group instruction (ten or fewer). You have several scheduling options. Courses can be scheduled upon request on a Saturday or Sunday. Each month I hold an open enrollment class on the second Saturday of the month. Courses may be split over 2 days. Please see the FAQs on my website for details. I serve Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington and Barnwell counties. I provide handguns, ammunition, holsters, targets, eye & hearing protection, and assistance completing all necessary forms. Contact me at 803-593-4872, 803-257-7149 or rick@sccwpts.com to schedule your class. Member of Grassroots SC, NRA Life, Horse Creek Lodge #174 A.F.M. |
| Red Bluff Lodge is a full service firearms facility offering sales, gunsmithing services, test fire ranges, and training. Our staff has 20 years of firearms experience and can offer the following training options: SCLED CWP classes, NRA Basic Pistol, NRA "Refuse To Be A Victim", 4-H Shotgun. Additionally, we are certified with SCDNR for hunter education instruction. With our public range, clients can test fire newly purchased firearms or check their repaired firearm. Call us today to begin keeping you on target! 130 Boone Trail, Allendale, South Carolina, 29810; 803-584-7363; mobile-803-300-1179; www.redblufflodge.com ; redblufflodge@wildblue.net ; located in Allendale County |
| Anderson County - Brad Whitfield, 864-314-1416, www.e-cityshooting.com , NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, NRA Certified Range Safety Officer, NRA PISTOL Class and SC CWP Course offered monthly. See web site for schedule and more info. Loaner guns available. Group discounts available. Will travel to range or home. Serving Anderson, Abbeville, Oconee, Pickens, and Greenville Counties. |
| SC Gun School offers many types of classes for beginners to the experienced shooters. We have 3 ranges we teach at Spartanburg, Pickens, and Piedmont. Please visit www.scgunschool.com, email mikealau@hotmail.com or call Mike Lau 864-505-1726. All of the instructors are NRA and SLED certified. Courses: NRA Basic Pistol, Beginners Basic Pistol, Concealed Weapons Permit Classes, Pistol I and II, Tactical pistol and rifle classes. We request registration and deposit on line. |
| The Belton Gun Club. Handgun orientation class first Saturday each month, CWP Class - Second Friday and Saturday each month. Call 864-369-6767 and leave a message. One of our NRA/SLED Certified instructors will contact you with the specifics. |
| David Rankin, Inst. 864-225-6424, cell- 864-933-4426, email rankincwp@bellsouth.net, www.sccwpclasses.com. NRA and SLED Certified CWP Instructor, Notary. Former military special weapons instructor, over 4 years teaching CWP Classes. Classes taught every month. Fee is $75 or bring a friend(s) and $70 each. Call or email for details and class dates. |
| Inst. Jerry Varn, Broxton Bridge Plantation, P.O. Box 97 Erhardt, SC 29081 Office: 803-267-3882, Cell: 803-300-0091, Concealed Weapons Permit Instructor, Wing Shooting Instructor. |
| Edward M. Soto, SC Certified CWP Instructor, NRA Certified Instructor; Pistol, Rifle, NRA Range Safety Officer, NSCA Shotgun Instuctor, ATF Class I &III Firearms Dealer. Contact: Palmetto Indoor Range 98 Purrysburg Road @ Hwy 17 Hardeeville, SC 29927 (843) 784-5474 palmettoindoorrange.com indoorrange@hargray.com Our Facility: The largest and most technically advanced gun range in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Computer driven, timed and turning targets. Over 65 handguns and full-auto machine guns available to rent. A family-oriented range where knowledge &safety are our primary objectives. All NRA courses are offered. |
| Elbert C. ( Jack ) Jackson, Jr. Hilton Head, SC 681-8275 I have been instructing since 1996 and am a sled certified instructor for level three firearms training for security officers as well as concealed weapons. |
| Richard Linet- R &R Training, Bluffton, SC 843-705-5748- SC CWP Instructor & NRA Training Counselor. NRA Certified in Basic Pistol, Rifle, Home Safety, Home Protection and Chief Range Safety Officer. Offering SC CWP Classes on a monthly basis as well as personal instruction and NRA courses. Call now to reserve your place as space is limited and fills up quickly. |
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Defensive Technologies Training Center LLC. is a multi-faceted, licensed organization designed and operating within the laws of the State of South
Carolina. This business was developed for the purpose of providing education, training,self defense, and defensive tactics to law abiding citizens,
businesses and security personnel, to ensure their safety and protection. The educational components are designed to teach basic, advanced, and
tactical knowledge for safety and proficiency in the use of firearms, hand to hand defensive tactics, threat assessments and security procedures. A
professionally designed curriculum will be provided to interested clients. A certificate of completion, along with a specially prepared manual reflecting
the chosen curriculum will be issued. Additional facts: Climate controlled facility, private firing ranges, with portable turning targets for multiple training
live fire exercises and scenario's, Concealed Weapon Permit, Pepper Spray Defense, Executive Protection Specialist, Executive Protection for Religious
Leaders, Escort Protocol, Evasive Driving, surveillance Techniques, CPR Certification or Renewal. This list is not all inclusive. "Self Defense is Not a
Crime" Certified NRA, LEO's, and prior Military Instructors.
Located on County Line Rd. Cross, SC. 843-482-0486 (website) Moncks Corner, SC, handgun training SLED / NRA / SCCJA / and Defense Technology Certified Instructors. Courses: CWP / NRA Pistol & Rifle Classes / Pepper Spray Defense Classes / Executive Protection Specialist / Executive Protection for Church and Religious Leaders / Specialized Training for Security Agencies / Basic, Advanced, and Tactical Pistol, Revolver, Rifle, and Shotgun Training. Security Assessment Surveys Business & Residential. Please note this list is not all inclusive to available training. Private Outdoor Firing Range, Climate Controlled Facility, Manuals and Certificates of Completion for each course taken. We tailor our classes to meet your needs, and provide mobile training classes. When you dial 911 you need to have a 1911 in the other hand. "Self Defense Is Not A Crime" Some classes scheduled according to enrollment. |
| Instr. Johnnie S. Nash 1135 South Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29405 Phone: 843-747-0281 Email: johnnieelcid89@aol.com |
| Charleston - John's Island Inst. H.B. Limehouse. Sponsored by Blue Knight Detective Agency. Private Mobile Classes Available. Phone: 843-559-9574 Cellphone: 843-442-8870. Strongly recruits for GrassRoots! |
| Lowcountry FireArm Safety Training & Transfers, Hwy 61, West of the Ashley - CHARLESTON , offers the availability of Concealed Weapons Instruction across several weekday mornings in addition to full-day Saturday or Sunday training. Our CWP course can be brought to your Home, Church, Community Clubhouse, Hunt Club, or Business. Private Group scheduling is available. See our website for publicly accessible or sponsored classes, and class requirements - www.GUNSMOAK.com, email sales@GUNSMOAK.com or call 843-834-9162 for more information. NRA & SLED Certified - FFL Firearm Transfers from $25. |
| Instr. Robert Hendricks, NRA and SLED certified instructor. 125 Hendricks Ln., Patrick, SC 29584. A minimum of 5 people are required for a class of 8 hours. If travel is involved, a $25 cash deposit per person is required in advance after a class date is set (non-refundable). There must be a place where a range can be set up or the class will have to come to my location to complete the course. You must have a S.C. Drivers License or ID car, $75 and 50 rounds of ammo for the weapon being used, a holster, hearing and eye protection. For any questions, call 843-498-6145 or 843-680-2844. |
| Take Aim Training, www.takeaimtraining.com 3411 Pageland Hwy., Monroe, NC. 704-764-7960 Instructors Stony and Anne-Marie Rushing, SC CWP, Utah CFP, NC CCH, NRA Pistol, NRA Rifle, NRA Refuse To Be A Victim, NC Wildlife Commission Hunter Safety. We will come to your group of 10 or more or host at our location on the NC/SC border. Chesterfield, Lancaster and surrounding Counties |
| Instructor Mitch Combs (803) 517-1888 or mitch.combs@gmail.com Serving the counties of Chester, Lancaster and York. SLED Certified SC CWP. NCJA Certified NC CCH, NRA Certified Basic Pistol, NRA Certified Refuse To Be A Victim. Individual and group instruction at a private comfortable classroom and private outdoor range all at the same location. Classes offered include: SC CWP certification, NC CCH certification, NRA Basic Pistol Training, and Refuse To Be A Victim (non-firearm). You may also contact me or gain additional class information thru Aim Right Guns and Ammo, 803- 548-7999 or aim-right.com, 237 Main Street Fort Mill SC , 29715 |
| CMH Consulting & Gun Sales, 126 N. Memorial Ave. Walterboro, SC 29488. Phone: 843 782-4424 Email: staff@lowcountryguns.com We offer SLED Certified SC CWP Classes each Saturday 8am to 4pm. We have the largest inventory of firearms in Colleton County. Our website and online store is located at www.lowcountryguns.com. |
 | B.E.L.T. Training, LLC. We offer Basic and Advanced Firearms Training Courses including a full service Concealed Weapons Permit Class which includes; on-site fingerprinting, lunch, all applications and SLED fees, in a convenient yet private location. For further information visit www.belttraining.com , contact us by email belttraining@gmail.com or call 843-729-3822. B.E.L.T. Training, PO Box 221, Dorchester, SC 29437 "Semper Paratus Protego" J. T. Judy, SLED & NRA Certified Instructor. |
| Red Barn Firearms, is a gun store with an outdoor shooting range, that offers the South Carolina Concealed Weapons Course, as well as NRA Courses (Basic Pistol, Basic Rifle, Basic Shotgun, Personal Protection Inside the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home) and other specialty courses, including Introduction to Handguns, Introduction to Tactical Rifle and defensive shooting courses. We have three experienced instructors, and offer classes every Saturday, with evening classes also available several times a month. Individual or special group training is available. All services are performed in house- training, fingerprinting, shooting, etc. Our facilities, courses, prices, and schedule can be veiwed on our website at www.redbarnfirearms.com , or by phone at office 803-637-5727 cell 706.726.9754. We are located just 10 miles from Evans, GA (on the west side) and between North Augusta and Edgefield on the east side, at 185 Red Oak Grove Road, Modoc, SC 29838. Please call to confirm your attendence one week prior to class and if you have special schedule needs. |
| Instr. Heyward Mattox Winnsboro, SC Phone: 803-635-4890, Email: mattoxh@truvista.net |
| Instr. Mike Peach I am currently teaching a CWP class in Winnsboro, SC. I try to have a class every other Saturday. Week day classes can be arranged for groups of 6-10 students. I am NRA certified in pistol, rifle and RSO and SCCJA certified. 803-718-1904 Email: mpeach@truvista.net |
 | Paladin Training, Inc. Serving Florence, Darlington, Marion and Chesterfield counties. Firearm training classes include: SC CWP; Defensive Handgun, Shotgun and Carbine (basic thru advanced). We also do non-firearm Crime Prevention seminars. All our trainers are state, law enforcement or military certified instructors and all have law enforcement, military experience or both. None of us are Range Nazis. We want your experience with us to be safe, effective and enjoyable. Firearm classes are kept small and we will not exceed a 1:4 student to instructor ratio. Contact Steve Cooper at 843-618-1381 or paladintraining@sc.rr.com Visit our website at www.paladintraining.com. Utrinque Paratus! |
| Instr. John J. Kolesar 1605 Weaver St. Timmonsville, SC 29161 Phone: 843-659-7124, Email: jksc33@att.net |
| Instr. Jackson Stone, 3033 Francis Marion Road, Florence, S. C. Telephone: (843) 413-9402 NRA/SLED certified concealed weapon permit training. Personalized training for individuals or your group. One-on-one range instruction and practice. Weekday or weekend classes. Free private schedule shooting range to anyone I teach. |
| Palmetto Defensive Solutions, LLC - Serving the Greater Pee Dee region. SLED certified SC CWP training. NRA Certified training. Individual and group instruction to meet your schedule. Classes offered include: SC CWP certification, NRA First Steps Pistol Training, Basic Pistol Training, Personal Protection Training, and Refuse To Be A Victim (non-firearm). Over 25 years experience training beginning shooters. Specializing in Women Only classes, couples classes. We will train you to be safe, confident and skilled with your firearm. Our senior instructor is Army Special Operations trained in anti-terrorism, close quarters battle, and is a 2X veteran of combat operations. Call Lowell Abney at 843-618-2520 or write at PalmettoShooting@att.net and prepare yourself to Protect What Matters Most. Veteran and teacher discounts! |
| Jonathan Z. Tyler, Protective Division One, LLC., 8505 Pelham Rd. Suite 400 #107, Greenville, SC, 29615. Cell: 864-905-0879 Fax: 864-469-9110 Email: protectivedivision1@yahoo.com Security Specialist with a background in Federal Law Enforcement, Corrections and Security. SLED Certified Level 1, 2, and 3 Security Training Instructor, SLED Certified Concealed Weapons Permit Instructors, OC Pepper Spray Instructor, and Taser Instructor. Armed/Unarmed Security services (require 24 hours notice) Executive Protection upon request call for more information. Protective Division One is a SLED Certified Security company #2420. |
| SHOOTERSZONE INC., 8545 White Horse Rd., Greenville, SC 29617. We conduct the following certification courses at our facility or we can bring the class to your location: South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit, Utah (Non-resident) Concealed Firearm Permit, NRA Basic Pistol & Personal Protection Inside the Home. Other courses and seminars: Advanced CWP, Tactical Defense/Handgun, Armed & Unarmed Self-Defense, Unarmed Close-Combat Self-Defense(Courses and Seminars), Securing your Family & Home I & II, Home Invasion Prevention I & II, and other specialized courses. Our instructors are certified by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Utah Department of Public Safety and the National Rifle Association. For more information or to register for a course: Call (864) 449-4464 or go to our website: www.shooterszone.com |
| Citizens With Pistols is dedicated to providing law abiding SC residents with the comprehensive training required by SLED to obtain a consealed weapons permit (CWP). We provide students with a safe, friendly, comfortable learning environment, concentrating heavily on (you, the student) gaining the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to own and safely use a pistol. Serving the upstate of SC., Classroom and range is convenietly located near the intersection of US Hwy 25 & US Hwy 76 in Southern Greenville county, where the four corners of Greenville, Anderson, Laurens and Abbeville Counties meet. Convenient also, to Northern Greenwood County and Southern Spartanburg County. SC Concealed Weapons Classes are held on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday by NRA & SLED Certified CWP instructors. Cost of complete 8 hour class is $70.00 per student (lunch is included). Reduced rates for groups of 10 or more. Individual one-on-one class is $125.00. The range is covered. WEATHER IS NOT AN ISSUE. We shoot rain or shine! For a fun day of Learning & Shooting, contact Certified Instructor Phil Callahan at 864-221-3238 (cell) or 864-243-9744 (home). email--philcallahan.sccwp@att.net |
| Simpsonville (Five Forks) Area. SC CWP Certified Instructor. NRA Certified Pistol Instructor. Small group and private lessons available on request and training times are flexible and can be split upon request (8 hours or more in total instruction required). Instr: Don Johnson, jjohnfly@yahoo.com |
| CWP Instructor, Piedmont/Simpsonville area - G. Dean Jackson, gateman@charter.net, 864-243-0808. |
| Foothills Firearms Training Center, Chief Instructor: Larry R. Smith P. O. Box 34, Liberty, SC 29657. http://www.cwpclass.com Phone: (864) 630-1883, info@cwpclass.com Classes are held the second Saturday of each month; 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Cost of course is $85.00 and includes use of range gun, and ammo, fingerprints, and all copies. Advanced registration is required. Payment may be made in the form of check, money order, or credit card. We train the novice and the highly experienced. Family members may audit class free. Individual training available on request at a slightly higher cost. NRA Basic Firearms Instructor classes scheduled as needed. Free CWP training for combat veterans of the mid-east theater of war since 2001. |
| Gary A. Morningstar, Synergy Group, Inc., 217 East Stone Avenue, Suite 30, Greenville, SC 29609. Cell: 864-230-3690 Office: 864-232-0785 Fax: 864-232-0462 Email: gary@synergygroup-sc.com Security Specialist with a background in Military, Business and Security. SLED Certified Level 1,2,& 3 Security Instructor, Private Investigator, Federal Protection Agency Training, First Responder Terrorism Certified, NRA Certified Training Counselor-Instructor, NRA Certified Chief Range Safety Officer, Certified Concealable Weapons Permit Instructor, Basic Fingerprinting for CWP Instructors. |
| SharpShooters Firearms Training, 40 Langley Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690. Serving the Upstate South Carolina Counties of Greenville, Spartanburg, Pickens, Oconee and Laurens. Instruction in South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit, NRA Basic Instructor Training, Basic or Instructor level instruction in NRA Basic Pistol Shooting, NRA Basic Rifle Shooting, NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting, NRA Home Firearm Safety, NRA Personal Protection In The Home, NRA Shotgun Shell Reloading, NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading, NRA Range Safety Officer Course, NRA FIRST Steps Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun and Refuse-To-Be-A-Victim. Concealed Weapons Permit classes are all inclusive with Fingerprinting, SLED application processing and Firearms qualification. We send the completed application packet in to SLED for you. Instructors Sam Clark and Judge Charlie Garrett have 20 + years each Law Enforcement experience. Sam is a SLED Certified Concealed Weapons Permit Instructor having prior experience as a guest Firearms Instructor at the SC Criminal Justice Academy. He is also an NRA Training Counselor/Instructor, Chief Range Safety Officer, Certified Gunsmith and has attended the Strum-Ruger Armorer School. Judge Garrett is a SLED Certified Concealed Weapons Permit Instructor and teaches the South Carolina Law block of instruction pertaining to firearms and deadly force. Several classes are held monthly. Contact Sam at (864) 834-7596 (H) or (864) 982-0181 (Mobile), Email: samclark@concealedguns.com, Website: concealedguns.com. Judge Garrett at (864) 246-0201 (H) or (864) 483-2227 (Mobile). |
| Allen Arms Indoor Range, a full service gun store and indoor shooting range, offers the South Carolina Concealed Weapons Course, as well as a range of other NRA and specialty courses, including Introduction to Handguns, Introduction to Tactical Rifle and defensive shooting courses. We have contracts with four experienced instructors, and offer classes every Saturday, with evening classes also available several times a month. Individual training is available at only $30 per half hour, allowing you to work on any area of improvement you prefer. All services are performed in house- training, fingerprinting, shooting, etc.- in the comfort of indoor conditions in a state of the art facility, which includes comfortable rest rooms and lounge area. There are numerous fine restaraunts in the vicinity for the attendees to access for lunch breaks, etc. In addition, anything needed for training or beyond is available on site, including an in house gunsmith, and free range time is awarded to those completing training. With two upscale classrooms, we can handle a large number of trainees, and even accommodate requests from other instructors to use our facilities. Our facilities, courses, prices, and schedule can be accessed on our website at www.allenarms.net, or by phone at 864-250-2007. We are conveniently located on the north side of Greenville, just before Cherrydale Shopping Center, at 1210 Poinsett Hwy. |
| SC Firearms Training has experienced qualified instructors. We are former Law Enforcement, Military, NRA and SLED Security I, II, III certified instructors. Our training philosophy is based on safety and the lawful carrying of concealed firearms. Church Safety and Security Training is now available for your Church. For more information and schedules please visit our website http://www.scfirearmstraining.com call 864-414-5533 or 864-967-7235 email us Michael.Lanford@scfirearmstraining.com , Facebook (SC Firearms Training). Laurens, Abbeville, Greenwood, Newberry and Upstate of SC |
| Concealed Weapon Permit Training. Instr. Barry Cooper Phone: 864-862-1094 Group and Private Classes. |
| Dry-Fire Training Pistol Company: Address: P.O. Box 477. Travelers Rest, S.C. 29690. Phone: Tim - 864-787-1246 or Mike - 864-608-1522. Website: www.dry-fire.com Email: dry_fire@msn.com. All of our instructors our both NRA and SLED certified instructors. We offer monthly CWP classes (most of the time we have bi-monthly). Our CWP class incorporates both SLED's permit requirements and the NRA Basic Pistol material. We offer other NRA course as well, including: Rifle, Shotgun, and Personal Protection Inside the Home. We offer free 4-hour range clinics to all students who pass a class (the student may attend as many clinics as they wish). We are also the sole manufacturer of the Dry-Fire Training Pistol (call or visit website for details). We offer group discounts and special refer-a-friend incentives. Range and classroom located in Taylors, SC. |
| CWP CLASSES - 8 hour class provides all you need to obtain your cwp in safe, comfortable, friendly and reliable environment on my property. Small classes, emphasis on safety, comparatively low cost. Private classes can also be arranged. Dr. Rick Veit |
| Inst. Bill Jacobs - NRA Certified Pistol Instructor; SLED Certified SCCWP Instructor. Email to clemsongunsmith@hotmail.com Telephone: 864-993-2522. |
| James Tuten - Certified Concealed Weapons Permit instructor for South Carolina. Basic Handgun, Basic Rifle, Basic Shotgun instruction as well as Personal Protection Inside the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home. NRA, SLED, and 4-H certified. We are a full service gunshop offering gunsmithing, gun sales and FFL transfers. Empty Hand and Unconventional Weapons are offered with our Advanced Defensive classes. Located outside of Varnville contact us at 803-943-6229 or 803-943-5740. Email: jht@islc.net |
| FLETCHER R. ARMSTRONG III, 1stSgt USMC (Ret.) is a SLED certified CWP Instructor/NRA Firearms Instructor/NRA Recruiter/NRA 'Eddie Eagle' Instructor (K-3). Fletcher is also a certified Primary Marksmanship Instructor with over 24 yrs. experience. Trained specifically in small arms and their effective application. What SELF DEFENSE SOLUTIONS offers is NOT your typical, basic CWP class. You will learn, develop and master defensive techniques, proficiency and skills 'properly' for when you need it most. We are open Monday-Saturday 8-5 to offer 'unmatched personal attention' (WITHOUT) the distraction of large classes every few weeks! Located at 3891 Daisy Rd. Loris, SC 29569, you can contact us through fletcher3@sccoast.net or you may call direct at 843-503-5037 to make your appointment for a day that 'YOU' want to train! "Safety first, proficiency always!" |
| Inst. Buck Sawyer wwjd@sccoast.net Phone: 843.358.5555, Instruction: CWP Permit Instructor; handles your complete package, including fingerprints, photo, training, and mail off your application to SLED for you. |
| Instr. Cecil Brown, SLED licensed, free finger printing & photo. Class completed in one day! 843-365-6338 or 843-248-4111 |
| Instr. William Meyer Phone (843) 249-4885 Cell (843) 455-7096. NRA Certified Firearms Instructor SLED Certified Concealed Weapons Instructor. CWP classes every month in North Myrtle Beach and Little River. Instruction also in Introduction to Firearms and Beginning USPSA, IDPA and Cowboy competition. |
| Instr. Terry Beverly terryb@sccoast.net 843-248-7576 Conway, SC. |
| Instr. Steve Sheppard of Point Blank Tactical LLC, located in Longs, SC offers 1 day & 2 day SC Concealed Weapon Permit Courses Monthly. PBT LLC is also a FFL dealer. Courses are conducted at our site or we can come to you. Women Only courses are offered regularly. Steve is a SC Sworn Law Enforcement K9 Officer, NRA Certified Firearms Instructor & Range Safety Officer, SLED Certified CWP Instructor. For Information phone: (843) 241-6398 ~ email: info@pointblanktactical.com ~ website: www.pointblanktactical.com |
| Jack Switzer - Concealed Weapons Permit Instructor. SLED 1, 2 & 3 Certified. Currently have 6 years Armed Security - Training Officer, Reserve Police Officer Training (Port Royal, S.C.), Associate Pastor Calvary Baptist Church, Church email: calbapchur@hotmail.com Address 371 Smiths Crossing, Ridgeland, SC Email kjv1611_73@hotmail.com. |
| Instr. David Dean 1286 Ridgeway Rd. Lugoff, SC 29078 Phone: 803-438-8656 Email: ddean@sc.rr.com |
| Instr. Jim Braddock, CWP Instructor, Serving Kershaw & Lee counties. Address: 599 Charlotte Thompson School Rd., Phone: 803-424-1000 Email: JBSIERRA1@aol.com, Group and private classes available. |
| George Parker. SLED certified CWP Instructor since 1999. Serving Lancaster, Kershaw and Richland Counties. Phone number (803)- 240-6248. Class sizes of three or more. Includes class room instruction, written test, finger printing, completion of application and range proficiency all at same location. Classes held at Beaver Creek section of Lake Wateree. |
| Back To Basics Concealed Weapons & Pistol School, SLED certified & NRA certified pistol instructor. Inst. Lou Sbrizza - Phone: 803-428-4443 Email: backtobasicsconcealedweapons@yahoo.com |
| Concealed Carry Permit (CWP) Certified Training. Tim Baxley, SLED and NRA Certified, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun; NRA Certified Range Safety Officer; Life NRA; GOA member. Classes available anytime (One Day Completion) in Chapin Area; Lexington, Richland, Newberry, Fairfield, Horry, Georgetown, and Florence Counties. Group, family, and senior discounts. Conducted in safe and professional conference setting, culminated with local outdoor range. Special classes available at your location for groups of 6 or more. Cost is $85 for each attendee and includes, all paperwork, copies, SC notary services, new SC Electronic Fingerprint information, and snacks. Contact Tim Baxley at CWP Course, P.O. Box 609, Chapin, SC 29036, via email at tbaxley@PalmettoGroup.com or phone (803) 429-0800. |
| South Carolina Personal Defense LLC (SCPD), Instructor Russ Wheat 803-750-0444 Russ@SC-Constitution.com Life-Liberty-Property. It's your job to protect yourself. SC-Concealed Weapons Permit-Refuse to be a victim-Training to fit your defense needs. |
| Experienced Firearms Instruction Team: Paul Peters, Mike Walguarnery, and Bill Malinowski Monthly CWP classes include fingerprints, photo, & SC notary services. NRA & SLED Certified Instructors. Instruction in Basic Pistol, Home Firearms Safety, and Personal Protection. Defensive Handgunning Classes. NRA Pistol Instructor classes. Special & Advanced Classes available on request. Contact Paul at 803-356-1728, Email: papeters@msn.com, Mike Walguarnery at (803) 781-1360 Email: walgum123@netzero.net or Bill ("Mal") Malinowski at 803-932-7202 |
| Instr. William Rentiers III, Lexington, SC Email: rentiers@yahoo.com Phone: 803-233-9295 NRA & SLED Certified Instructor, US Army Veteran, Freemason. CWP classes held 2nd Saturday of each month. Course fee includes classroom instruction (8 hours minimum), student outline, range fees & fingerprints. |
| Instr. Bill Griffin, NRA and SLED certified instructor. Life NRA and GOA member, Gunsmith and NFA Dealer located in South Congaree. CWP classes available anytime (Monday to Sunday) provided we can meet the minimum cost. ($250) Cost is $60 for each attendee with the minimum of $250 for the SC CWP class. The cost includes, all paperwork, snacks, lunch and drinks. Fingerprint cards furnished, not taken. Call or email for schedule, 803-755-9304 or wgrifin@bellsouth.net |
| Leonard Alexander of Personal Defense Academy LLC offers weekly SC Concealed weapons permit classes. Class includes finger prints, photo, and all require paperwork. Also offered are NRA first step and basic pistol classes and Refuse to Be a Victim seminars. Individual and personalized training available Phone: 803-606-4442 Email: firearms.training@hotmail.com website: www.personaldefenseacademy.com (NRA & SLED certified instructor & NRA range safety officer). |
| Self Defense Concealed Carry Training ---- One Day Completion----Weekday and Weekends. Serving the midlands of South Carolina with personal experience and caring, professional instruction. Individual and group Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) training tailored to fit your personal needs and exceed South Carolina Law Enforcement Division requirements for your CWP application. James D."Jim" Jones is a retired weapons and special warfare tactics Instructor with over 26 years of "hands-on" experience in the active Army, specializing in counter-terrorism and personal self defense with and without weapons. Jim is a SLED Certified CWP Instructor, NRA Certified Instructor, NRA Certified Range Safety Officer, who has been certified in the Security Industry in the civilian sector since the late 70's. Ask about our group, family, and seniors discounts. Training conducted in a family atmosphere in a conference room setting dedicated to one-on-one personal training, culminated at an outdoor range nearby. "G.I. Joe" types are asked to check their personalities at the door. This is professional, safe instruction. Contact Jim at 803-361-3742 or www.selfdefensecwp.com. |
| Ed Knowles - Chapin Area and Newberry County. edknowles@bellsouth.net, 843-367-3340 |
| NewStar Services, LLC, Instructor: Bob Sleigher, 1417 Methodist Park Road, West Columbia, SC 29170, serves the Midlands with SC and Utah Concealed Weapons Permit instruction, phone (803) 730-5961, Email Bob@lawfulcarry.com or visit our web site www.lawfulcarry.com to see our complete service package which includes, SLED application, fingerprint cards, fingerprinting, copies of necessary documents, notary service, SLED approved 8 hour CWP course, loaner weapon with 50 rounds, target, and private shooting range. We also have the SLED required $50 bank check available to complete the SLED package. SC and Utah special classes for groups or advanced training is available. Bob has 10 years law enforement experience, US Army Veteran, SLED, Utah and NRA Authorized Instructor, 40 years flight instructor experience and a member of the SC Aviation Hall of Fame. We conduct a safe class, teaching safety, responsibility, and how not to be a victim. We believe every law abiding citizen has the right and responsibility to protect themselves and their family. |
| Brian Sweat, SLED Certified Concealed Weapons Permit Instructor, NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer and a Life Member of the NRA. Saturday and Sunday classes available at reasonable prices. 8 hour course done in one day with all SLED paperwork and finger printing completed in class. We welcome all persons of any level, from never holding a firearm, to the experienced. Loner firearms are available upon request. Call Brian at 803-238-1039 or email brian@concealedcarrycwp.com or visit www.concealedcarrycwp.com for further information and class schedules. |
| Protection Plus Firearms Training- Rick Williams NRA and SLED Certified CWP Instructor. US Navy Veteran. Classes held every other Saturday and can schedule special classes on request. Class meets in the Red Bank area. Will come to you if you have 8+ students and a room for class and an appropriate area to shoot. $85.00 per person or $150 per couple. Fee includes all paperwork including fingerprinting and snacks and drinks. Group discounts are available. Classes size is kept to a maximum of 16 for more individualized attention. I cater to those with little or no experience. I do have loner guns if you need to use one. Call 803-530-2334 or email at pastorick1@sc.rr.com to get more info or to register. |
| Instr. Richard Atkinson, Marion, SC Email: atkins1300@att.net Phone: 843-423-3380 SLED/NRA Certified Instructor, Glock Armorer. |
| Brian Pruett is a Newberry Pistol Club member, NRA Life Member, NRA Certified in Pistol and Personal Protection, and a SLED Certified CWP Instructor. CWP classes are team taught with Brian Pruett and Raymond Ruff in one day with a minimum of 4 students and a max limit of 8 students. Classes are held at The Newberry Pistol Club on Dixie Drive in Newberry, SC usually on a Saturday from 8-5. We have a working lunch on your own. Students will need 100 rounds minimum. We allow for practice before shooting for qualification. Groups are encouraged because we do not offer a regular schedule of classes. If you have several friends interested, it makes it easier for us to plan a class as you need it. Normally, we take names and have a class about every 2 months. Please call 803-924-5274 or 803- 924-5275 for more information. |
 | TIME-2-DEFEND Sherman A.(Lonnie) Riffey, NRA Certified Basic Pistol Inst. SLED Certified Concealed Weapons Instr. ELite Tac./PSU Certified Master Firearms Instructor (Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle) ATC/Church Security Team Trainer/ DOD Anti-terrorism level 1Training/DHS /Explosive Threats/Biological Agents; Anthrax, Anti-terrorism; Recognized Threat /Evasive actions/Security precautions, (EOTA) / Veh. Bomb search methods/Crime scene issues and LEO Interface/Explosive threat and IED awareness. We offer complete SCCWP Classes. Advanced Shooting, Improvised Weapons Unarmed self defense Techniques. We can help your Church set up an armed or unarmed security team. Situational Awareness training for; parking lots, Carjacking, ATM, home, motel etc. Lonnie has 5 yrs LEO experience 2yrs Dept of Corrections max unit security 28 yrs chemicals and petroleum facilities security anti-hijacking and cargo security. Contact riff18@netzero.net (803)694-0306 |
| Liberty Personal Defense. Instructor Adam Gilstrap is a Police Officer with certifications from the SC Criminal Justice Academy and the NRA. Classes are held in Liberty SC with a cost of $60 per person and include all paperwork needed to send to SLED for permit, including fingerprints. Group rates are available. Please check out the website for class dates: www.libertypersonaldefense.com Or email me with any questions: INFO@LIBERTYPERSONALDEFENSE.COM |
| Instructor Sam H. Shock, Pickens, SC. Phone: 864-444-2931, email: shock_s@bellsouth.net, website: www.carolinashooter.com SC CWP Instructor, Fingerprint technician, NRA Certified Instructor/ Training Counselor in Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Personal Protection. Chief Range Safety Officer. CWP Classes include fingerprints, photo, and notary work. |
| Patrick Nolan, PhD, a university professor for more than 30 years, is an NRA-certified range safety officer, an NRA-certified pistol, personal defense inside the home, and personal defense outside the home instructor, who, since 2000, has been certified by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to teach concealable weapons permit (CWP) classes in South Carolina. He is also an International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Safety Officer, and a regular competitor in local and state IDPA and United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) matches. He teaches small personalized CWP, pistol, and personal defense courses in the Columbia area and offers a discount to GrassRoots GunRights of South Carolina, and NRA members. For more information e-mail him at: pnolan747@earthlink.net or call him at 803-318-1400. |
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FireArms Safety Education - Basic And Instructor Classes: NRA Basic Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety, Personal Protection In The Home,
Personal Protection Outside The Home, Metallic and Shot Shell Reloading, Muzzeloading
Monthly CWP/Basic Pistol Classes in Columbia or Your Location. Featuring The New NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home Class For Advanced Shooters, Instructors and Training Counselors. Our Personal Protection Package of Classes will take you from the Basic CWP to the advanced Personal Protection Outside The Home
Frank Headley, NRA Senior Training Counselor/Certified Instructor, SLED Certified CWP
Instructor, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Cell: 803-920-2673, Email: fheadley@onemain.com |
 | Custom Defensive Solutions, located in Columbia, SC, offers various kinds of defensive training for civilian and government agencies. Courses include SLED Certified Concealed weapons instruction, NRA Pistol, Metallic and Shot shell reloading, the NRA Personal Protection series, Close range gun fighting, and Kalashnikov rifle fighting. We can also offer NRA instructor level training to accomplished shooters. Corporate, church, or group custom classes can be configured to meet your time or location requirements. Firearms for Women is a specialty. Please contact Steve Kelsay by email at Steve@cwptrain.com or call 803 753-8698. |
 | Dr. Alex Nieuwland is a Staff Instructor for Suarez International. Alex offers South Carolina CWP courses though Training for Life, LLC. Scroll down on the course page to see how much other students liked this course. Click here for the schedule. Beginning shooters are welcome. Personal training and custom courses are available. Contact Alex at alex@trainingforlifellc.com or 803-609-2289 for more information. |
| Finessing Guns Firearm Training, Columbia, SC (Richland Co.) offers concealed weapon permit classes to beginners as well as specializing in female beginner classes. For more info call (803) 553-1325 Intructor Watkins. Website www.afinessinggunscwp.com |
| Includes classroom instruction, application process, finger printing, range proficiency. Complete one day course. Covers gun safety, cwp laws, protection of persons and property. Contact George Parker. 803-240-6248. |
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On Target Services, Instructors Mike Mancari: 803-917-6444, Bill Malinowski: 803-932-7202, email:
ontargetservices.billandmike@gmail.com, We have monthly CWP Classes for anyone 21 or older. The CWP class can also be put on for
your group at your location. A beginner class and refresher classes are also offered. Other classes are offered, contact us for more information.
When you are through with the class you have all your paperwork plus the finger print cards to send to SLED. During the class we will do the finger printing.
Instructors: Bill retired as a Special Agent with the FBI with over 31 years of service. At the time of his retirement he was the principle firearms instructor and training coordinator for the state of South Carolina. Bill is also a NRA Training Councilor and a SLED Certified CWP Instructor. Mike was a firearms trainer in the US Army for 4 years. He is also a NRA Certified for Pistol, Rifle, Reloading, Personal Protection in the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home. Mike is a NRA Range Safety Officer and a SLED Certified CWP Instructor. |
| UpState Arms, South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit training. Robert Dennis - SLED and NRA Certified Instructor. CWP class includes all required SLED documents. I provide FREE hearing and eye protection for use on the range. Classes are scheduled at least 2 Saturdays a month. Weekday and Private classes are also available. Visit my website: www.upstatearms.vpweb.com. Contact info: redennis63@att.net or 864-237-3991 for more information. Serving: Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties. UpState Arms - protecting your right to bear arms. |
| Jerome Robinson 803.236.0803 Jerome_1475_Robinson@yahoo.com. Elite Protection Agency, LLC. NRA/SLED Firearms Instructor. 8 hour SLED approved course (Obtain your CWP for SC). Also, Black Belt in Karate--Lesson available by the hour. Armed/Unarmed Security services (require 24 hour notice). Executive Protection (body guard services require 2 weeks notice). Elite Security SLED certified Security company #2243. Effective Sept 14, 2009 tactical handcuffing and ASP baton certification will be available (great for security officers, bouncers or anyone interested in security). |
| Freedom Firearms Training, 139 Freedom Dr., Whitmire, SC 29178. Instructor Robert Martin, SLED Certified CWP Instructor, NRA Basic Rifle and Pistol Instructor, NRA PPIH (Personal Protection Inside the Home) Instructor and NRA PPOH (Personal Protection Outside the Home) Instructor. www.freedomfirearmstraining.com Please call for more info. 803-924-1029 |
| Troy R. Anderson SR. Concealed Weapons Instructor. NRA Certified. Competitive rates and flexible scheduling. Ted's Hunting and Fishing 803-222-4647 803-487-9356 (cell) tpmt@comporium.net |
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Aim Right Guns and Ammo, 803- 548-7999 or aim-right.com, 237 Main Street Fort Mill SC , 29715 CWP Class every month,
NRA Basic Pistol, NC CWP Class every month, Hunters Education, Firearm Sales and Repair, Custom Gun Work, Grass Roots Discount available for sales and transfers.
We are open for business Tuesday - Saturday. You may contact me anytime day or night for assistance with your firearm or with any questions concerning concealed carry. Ask for the round man with the square deal. At Aim-Right delivering what we think is superior customer service makes no difference at all! Because in the end, it is the customers perception that matters. So we aim to do right by our customers by offering competitive pricing on all your hunting and firearm needs. We are small in size but big on pricing! So give us a chance to earn your business. We want you as a customer for life. Remember, shop us and save money!!! Aim-Right is second to no one! Thank you Fatjak 803-242-7178 |
| Instructor Mark Starnes, 300 River Birch Lane Clover, SC 29710 Phone (803) 628-0304 Mark is a native of South Carolina and is from Clover. He is a retired member of the Armed Forces, having served twenty years in the United States Navy. Additionally, Mark is retired from the Federal Aviation Administration giving him a total of Forty years Federal Service. He is certified by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) as a South Carolina Certified Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) Instructor. Additionally, he is certified by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) as a Fingerprint Technician that can submit fingerprints to SLED and the FBI. Moreover, Mark is commissioned as a Notary Public for the State of South Carolina with his commission expiring November 1st 2016. Mark holds certifications from the North Carolina Department of Justice as a North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) Certified Instructor. He, also, has successfully completed the course presented by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission in Laws Governing Concealed Handgun and Use of Deadly Force at the Salemburg, NC Justice Academy In addition, he holds certifications from the National Rifle Association (NRA) as an Certified Instructor for the following areas; Certified Pistol, Personal Protection in the Home, and Metallic Cartridge Reloading. Furthermore; he is a National Rifle Association Certified Range Safety Officer. Being an avid shooter, Mark is a member of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA). He shoots in the Custom Defensive Pistol (.45ACP semi-automatics only) class. Moreover, he is Certified IDPA Safety Officer. Also serves Lancaster and Chester counties. |
| Inst. Victor J. Belanger, NRA Senior Training Counselor, CRSO, RTBAV, and all disciplines. P.O. Box 96, Smyrna, SC, 29743. 609-448-8598, 609-638-9063 Email: vic@apink.com |
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