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
By South Carolina State law, to meet the
requirements for obtaining a concealed weapons permit applicants must
attend an eight hour course of instruction. This course must be taught by
a S.L.E.D. approved instructor and includes a specific body of information
as well as a live fire qualification and written exam. GrassRoots
Concealed Weapons Permit Instructors provide full instruction, firearms,
and materials to meet these requirements and complete the necessary form
for you to submit with your Concealed Weapons Permit application. Bring a
positive attitude and prepare for a day of fun!
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 that 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
on firearms issues, self-defense, and firearms training in South Carolina 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. Robert Brewer brewercwp@gmail.com Phone: (803) 649-9972 |
| Inst. Stan Johnson, SCCWPIA, RR1 Box 129-C Graniteville, SC 29829-9739 |
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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 and Paul Rackley, Instructors. matt@forcetech.us or paul@forcetech.us (803)646-3033 |
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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. Richard Bair, P.O. Box 171 Bamberg, SC 29003-0171 803-245-2006 |
| Palmetto State Shooting Center, CWP training and Personal Protection Courses, Dr. Bob Oberst, Instructor, palstshooting@hargray.com 358-A Browns Cove Rd, Ridgeland, SC 29936, Phone: 843-379-4867 |
| Hank (Hank) Wooten, Instructor Serving the Low Country Classes held every Saturday at "Trader World" Cross County Rd., N. Charleston. 843-797-1765 |
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Inst. Frank Jackson, Defensive Technologies Training Center, LLC. Located on County Line Rd. Cross, SC. 843-482-0486 Email:
nvr2miss@yahoo.com, 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! |
| Instr. Mike Kaufman, 150 Erika Ln., Gaffney, SC 29340
email: cwp@BUBCA.com website: www.BUBCA.com Next class: CWP class (8hrs) Saturday Sept 1, 2007 0900 fee $69 ($65 members), email for directions |
| Inst. Kenneth R. Lear 13 Hwy 102 Chesterfield, SC 29709 Phone: 843-623-2109 Email: kenn1@shtc.net |
| Instr. Paul S. Bolen, 113 Old Postern Rd. Summerville, SC 29483-3770 Phone: 843-875-1093 Email: paul@theonlycornerstore.com |
| ForceTech - Practical & Defensive Firearms Training. S.C. CWP, NRA Pistol, NRA Personal Protection. Can accommodate large groups, women-only groups or people with disabilities. Paul Rackley and Matt Lindler,Instructors. paul@forcetech.us or matt@forcetech.us (803) 270-7403 |
| Instr. John J. Kolesar 1605 Weaver St. Timmonsville, SC 29161 Email: jks33@fhtm.us |
| 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. |
| Instr. Domingo M. Balbona 1300 Gregg Ave., Florence, SC 29501 Phone: 803-622-8295 email: balboa1300@aol.com |
| Instr. Steve Cooper, SLED/NRA Certified Trainer, Personal Security
Training, Concealable Weapon Permits, Defensive Firearm Training, Law Enforcement Training. P.O. Box 12752, Florence, SC 29504 Phone: 843-618-1381 email: paladintraining@sc.rr.com website: www.paladintraining.com |
| CWP Instructor, Piedmont/Simpsonville area - G. Dean Jackson, gateman@charter.net, 864-243-0808. |
| Mark Bilicki P.O. Box 655. Piedmont S.C. 29673 Phone (864) 907-2852 Fax (864) 845-4224 E-mail markbilicki@aerotechfirearms.com * Web Page www.aerotechfirearms.com Monthly Classes / Privite Classes, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Certified Concealed Weapons Instructor * Federal Bureau Of Investigations Certified Finger Print Technician * South Carolina Department Of Natural Resources Hunters Education Instructor * South Carolina 2003 Department Of Natural Resources Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor Of The Year * South Carolina Department Of Natural Resources Boaters Education Instructor, * National Rifle Association Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor * National Rifle Association Master Training Counselor / Instructor * Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol, Home Firearm Safety, Personal Protection Inside The Home, Personal Protection Outside The Home, Muzzle loading Pistol, Muzzle loading Rifle, Muzzle loading Shotgun, Chief Range Safety Officer, Metallic Cartridge Reloading, Shotgun Shell Reloading * South Carolina Notary Public * Life Member NRA * Member South Carolina Grass Roots * Former Greenville Gun Club Member / Youth Director / Chief Instructor |
| Foothills Firearms Training Center, Instructors: Larry R. Smith and F. M. Perry III. P. O. Box 34, Liberty, SC 29657. http://www.cwpclass.com Phone: (864) 630-1883, cwpclass@earthlink.net Classes held the second Saturday of each month; 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Cost of course is $70.00 and includes fingerprints, pictures, range gun, and ammo. A $35.00 deposit is required for registration. Payment may be made in the form of check or money order. 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 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. |
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Michal Lanford SLED Certified Instructor I, II, II & CWP NRA Certified Pistol Instructor Phone: 864-967-7235 or 864-414-5533 spartanmike@charter.net Serving the Greenville & Spartanburg surrounding areas |
| On Target Firearms Training. SC CWP & NRA Certified Instructors Sam Clark ( NRA Range Safety Officer ) and Judge Charlie Garrett. Monthly CWP classes include Fingerprinting, Photos, Notary Services and SLED Application processing. Instruction in Basic Pistol, First Steps, Refuse-To-Be-A-Victim, Home & Personal Protection. Contact Sam at (864) 834-7596 (H) or (864) 982-0181 (Mob), Email: samclark@concealedguns.com, Website: www.concealedguns.com. Charlie at (864) 246-0201 (H). |
| 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. Steven D. Sheppard P.O. Box 263 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597 Phone: 843-241-6398 Email: sdftc66@yahoo.com |
| Instr. David Dean 1286 Ridgeway Rd. Lugoff, SC 29078 Phone: 803-438-8656 Email: ddean@sc.rr.com |
![]() | Instr. Jody T. Long, SLED certified Concealed Weapon Instructor serving Chester, Lancaster, and York Counties. NRA Tactical Handgun, Tactical Shooting, Patrol Rifle Instructor certifications, Center Mass Patrol Rifle Instructor, Currently serving as the Bravo Team firearms instructor at the Catawba Nuclear Station in York, South Carolina. Served 15 years in South Carolina as a law enforcement officer where I worked as a patrol officer, a K-9 response team member, and a narcotics investigator. I spent a year in Iraq from 2004-2005 working with Dyn-Corp on a State Department mission conducting personal security details and firearms, AK-47 Select Fire, instructor at the Central Baghdad Police Academy. I have worked as a guest firearms instructor at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, and as an adjunct Law Enforcement Instructor at York Technical College teaching the State Constable curriculum. I am currently the Lead instructor at the Tri-County Training Center (TC2), hosted by Pappy's Gun Shop in Chester, SC. We hold South Carolina CWP classes each month, our phone number is 803-789-3028, or email glock189mm@yahoo.com. I have recently completed Larry Vickers Tactical Handgun course in Newberry, SC. I am an active participant in the South Carolina Police Combat League, and a Master shooter in GSSF. I shoot IDPA, and USPSA. I am also a member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors. I have been a member on the National Rifle Association for 24 years. I served in the United States Navy from 1982, to 1986, where I was honorably discharged as a gunners mate second class. |
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Concealed Weapon Permit Training
Instr. Barry Cooper Phone: 803-862-1094 Group and Private Classes. |
| 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. Charlie D. Grant 109 Mallard Lakes Ct., Lexington, SC 29072 Email: cgrant@sc.rr.com |
| Instr. William W. Rentiers III, 251 Founders Blvd., Lexington, SC 29073 Email:
rentiers@yahoo.com Phone: 803-233-9295 NRA & SLED Certified Instructor, US Army Veteran, Freemason. |
| 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 $50 for each attendee with the minimum of $250 for the SC CWP class. Call or email for schedule, 803-755-9304 or wgrifin@bellsouth.net |
| 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. |
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SLED certified Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) courses and other courses in the Columbia area. Instructors Joseph Katz and Janet Katz have trained extensively with Massad Ayoob, Louis Awerbuck, Chuck Taylor, and Randy Cain. We are NRA certified instructors in several disciplines. Our orientation is extremely conservative and focuses on civilian self defense and security. E-mail: joseph@stufo.com. Address: Paladin Services, 141-F Pelham Drive #254, Columbia SC 29209. |
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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 |
| Inst. Mike Mancari, 803-917-6444 or 864-445-0244, email: mamancari@yahoo.com SLED Certified CWP Instructor, NRA Certified Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer. |
| Sumter Shooter, Inst. Jerome Robinson, phone: 803-236-0803, email: jerome_1475_robinson@yahoo.com |
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AIM RIGHT FIREARMS AND TRAINING Jack Sheppard SLED CERTIFIED CWP AND ARMED SECURITY INSTRUCTOR www.aim-right.com 803-548-7999 |
| 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. |
Joining GrassRoots South Carolina
Members of the GrassRoots Permit Instructors enjoy
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For all of the benefits listed above, applicants are encouraged to join GrassRoots South Carolina.
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