Our belief is that a person is only as good as their training. Keeping that in mind, our goal is to impart training in such a fashion that is easy to understand and learn. Not only do we instruct Concealed Weapons Classes, but we also offer basic and advanced firearm instruction and tactics.

Upcoming classes

Concealed Weapons Permit | Saturday, September 10, 2022. 9:00am-6:00pm. 101 Bryon Cir, Belton, SC

Concealed Weapons Permit | Saturday, September 24, 2022. 9:00am-6:00pm. 101 Bryon Cir, Belton, SC

Private Classes. Call for information

Our instructors

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 Chris Johnson.  864-376-4685
Chris Johnson is a civilian who has carried a gun for personal safety and the safety of his loved ones for well over a decade and a half. He has spent many hours studying and taking classes from people with a variety of experiences. Chris is a certified NRA Pistol, and Personal Protection Inside the home instructor, a SLED certified concealed weapons instructor, and a
Rangemaster Certified instructor from Tom Givens Rangemaster school. He brings a completely civilian perspective to the classroom and the range, and will be happy to help you learn the skills to protect yourself and your loved ones. You are your own first responder.

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Ben Cothran. 864-540-6626

🎯Ben Cothran works for the Anderson County Sheriff's Office and pulls from his seventeen years of law enforcement experience. He is currently assigned as a Sergeant in the Training Division. He has a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Anderson University. His certifications include: NRA safety officer and pistol and rifle instructor, SLED certified CWP instructor, SCCJA Firearms and Driving Instructor, SCCJA Patrol Rifle Instructor, Sniper, Sniper Instructor, Active Shooter Response Instructor, and has over eleven years SWAT experience.

​ The first rule of a gun fight is to have one!

Ben has a wonderful wife who was also a student, and two great children who were also students!

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Location

Serving the metro Anderson area.