Cost

Cost

The cost of this course is $95 if you have your own weapon and ammunition, and $100 if not. 

Concealed Weapons Permits

What to expect

We'll start with some class room where you will learn the laws governing carrying a concealed weapon and basic pistol training and you will take a 50 question SLED standardized test. Then we will move to the range where you will show your proficiency with a 50 round pistol qualification course.  Then we provide the paperwork you will need and instructions on how to get your permit. 

What's included

  • Range time
  • Instruction
  • Process permit
  • Administer test
  • Fingerprinting
  • Firearm qualification

What you will need

• Handgun
. • Strong side holster
. • At least 50 rounds of ammunition
. • Eye/ear protection
. • A positive attitude!
$95 per person. We accept cash, Paypal and credit card.

Minimum Requirements for a South Carolina Concealed Weapon Permit

  • You must be a resident of South Carolina or a military personnel permanently stationed in South Carolina.
  • Qualified non-residents may apply. This means that an individual who owns real property in South Carolina but who resides in another state.
  • You must be 21 years of age or older.
  • You must not be convicted of misdemeanor or domestic violence.
  • You must have completed the minimum 8 hours weapons training within the last three (3) years prior to your application.
  • You must not be prohibited from possessing or carrying a firearm under  federal law.
  • Before you can even consider a concealed carry permit, you must still be able to legally possess or own a firearm under U.S. federal law.

United States Code Title 18, Part I, Chapter 44, Section 922: “Firearms, Unlawful Acts” is a summary of conditions that disqualify a person from firearm possession or ownership.

The person cannot be
  • under indictment for or have been convicted of a felony. (see note 1)
  • a fugitive from justice
  • an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance
  • adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental 
  • institution
  • an alien who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States (see note 2)
  • discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions;
  • someone who has renounced his or her U.S. citizenship;
  • subject to a court order that restrains the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner of the person or child of such intimate partner or person, or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner or child
  • convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence

Note 1:
  • Felony conviction does not include any conviction which has been expunged or set aside, or for which a person has been pardoned, or has had civil rights restored, unless the pardon, expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly provides that the person may not ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms.
  • Felonies don’t include non-violent business related crimes.
  • Civil rights are generally restored after the sentence is completed for felonies that are not crimes against persons.

Note 2:
  • Legal immigrant aliens (“green card” or approved and pending green card) are not prohibited.

Basic Pistol Class

This class will educate the student in the safe handling, loading, and firing of a pistol.  This course is conducted on the range, and normally lasts for 2-4 hours depending on the comfort level.  We will begin with basic instruction on safety, grip, and stance and allow you to start with a .22.  As your skills increase, so will the caliber up to where you are comfortable. The cost of this course is $50.

What is needed

If you have a pistol, please bring it.  If not, this is a wonderful time to try out several different types and calibers of handguns.  Between the two of us, we have a representation of most of the popular types of pistols. 

Advanced Pistol Class

This class is the beginning of where the rubber meets the road.  Here we will review basic pistol handling plus reloads, concealment vs. cover, utilizing cover, multiple targets, moving while shooting, and other tactics.  We will also review simple and cost effective training that you will be able to do at home to keep your newly acquired skills sharp.  This class normally lasts for 4-5 hours, and we limit the class to 10 so that you will get a good bit of trigger time and one on one attention.

What is needed

You will need a pistol, a side holster, and at least 100 rounds of ammunition as well as eye and ear protection. 

Cost
The cost of this course  is $100.00.