Jerry is a top notch USCCA / NRA Instructor. If you are considering getting you SC or NC Concealed…read moreWeapons Training contact Palmetto Patriot Firearms Training. Glad I did.

From the owner: Jerry Ranson holds the following ratings from the NRA: -…read moreChief Range Safety Officer - Basic Pistol Instructor - First Steps Handgun Instructor - Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor Jerry holds the following ratings from The USCCA, (United States Concealed Carry Association): - Range Safety Officer - Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Level 1 Instructor - Countering the Mass Shooting Threat Instructor - Concealed Carry & Home Defense Instructor - Women's Handgun & Self Defense Instructor. - AR-15 Fundamentals - Non-Lethal Defensive Tools - Concealed Carry & Home Defense Training Counselor - Emergency First Aid Fundamentals He is also licensed in South Carolina to conduct Concealed Weapons Permit Classes and by North Carolina to conduct Concealed Handgun Classes. Jerry has a current certificate from the American Red Cross in Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Excessive Bleeding & Splinting. You can see Jerry's training schedule and sign up for a course or individual instruction at ppftllc.com and navigate to the Courses tab on the menu bar, and then click on the tab titled My USCCA Courses & My NRA Courses. Jerry was recently selected to be an instructor for training classes through the Cabela's Shield Program. Cabela's Shield offers mini class instruction as well as state permit classes and Jerry's classes are taught at the Bass Pro/Cabela's location in Ft. Mill, SC, which is across from Carowinds. Go to Cabela's-Shield.com for more information.

This is no-frills full training experience that will get you in shape (and the fitness combat…read moreclasses do a GREAT job of that) with SUPER knowledgeable staff. Already a 5 star experience! But Jeremy's kindness and patience and dedication to his craft is what made me need to review. Given the Delta variant surge, and the ability for vaccinated people to be carriers...I'm not in the best position to participate given my baby niece's immunocompromised status (who, as an infant, isn't vaccinated), and Jeremy worked with me to find a solution that helps me make sure my niece is safe and looked after, but making sure I knew the door stayed open for my own training. God bless TDT and their staff, and their members who go out of their way to motivate and encourage. If you need a gym routine that shakes up the old and in an exciting way, get on the mat and have some fun!!!! I personally can't wait to go back .

These guys run a great class The concentration is on pragmatic self defense in everyday…read moresituations. For adults, this is what you need. The first 15 mins or so of the class is fitness. Getting the blood pumping. The rest is technique. You will learn a lot of great stuff to use should you have to. Takes a while to get used to especially if you've never done it before, but you leave each class feeling exhilarated and more confident. Classes are offered 4x a week but you can set your own schedule so there is plenty of flexibility. Give it a shot

I recently attended a basic handgun class with Toya and it was excellent. She is very knowledgeable…read morebut kept the class fun. I'm actually interested in becoming a training officer or possibly getting into competitions so I'll definitely go back for more classes and training.

From the owner: Woman with a Weapon (WWAW), LLC was created with daring, self-aware women in mind. Our mission is…read moreto educate, empower and encourage primarily women, to take control of their personal safety through responsible firearm training, situational awareness and emergency response techniques.

With full honesty I will say my experience attending a class here is without a doubt one of the…read morebest experiences I have ever had. In my years I have experienced different instructors, but none have shown the perfect balance of comfort, hands on training experience and knowledge presented in such a manner that is relaxing, stress free and to top it off... the ability to build confidence. Jim has a natural ability to place a student at ease, to answer any questions even if they seem simple, encourages discussion and provides education in a manner anyone can understand and relate to. In addition, the method he teaches seems personal and more attentive rather than a large class which seems impersonal and crowded. This allows the student to feel more relaxed and able to soak in the knowledge being presented. A portion of his class was in his classroom which was filled with educational material and material that we could inspect and learn from. He provided lunch then transportation to finish the second part of the class which was held on a private range which was quiet and private. The range portion was just as excellent as it provided an area where we could qualify without the distractions and onlookers a public range would have negatively provided. If you are looking for training whether a beginner, refresher or to gain your certificate this is the best place to choose and I wholeheartedly recommend Jim at Stars & Stripes!

As a unit commissioner with Scouts, and as a shot-gunner, I want to be available to coach Scouts…read moreinitially through their Shotgun Merit Badge program and later through the Shooting Merit Badge. Scouts require that these two merit badge counselors be NRA certificated instructors in Shotgun and Rifle. I found Jim Elliott and it was a great find. Jim teaches a raft of NRA programs which include pistols, rifles, shotguns, reloading, range safety and other programs, like home defense. Just what I was looking for. The initial shotgun course was in his basement home in Tega Cay. Absolutely one of the best small classroom operations I have experienced. Worth a tour. He has great displays of ammunition, guns, training aids and actual guns. You just don't talk about things, you actually can touch them. A very fine set-up. Jim is a super instructor. Emphasis is on safety and applying what you learn to actual operation. You take weapons apart, compare ammunition, watch videos and, ultimately, as part of the training, go to a range and fire the guns. It was a very full day, which included a simple lunch and he drove us to and from the range. A very nice, sincere guy. I am very appreciative of his approach-ability and willingness to teach. I will most likely take other courses that he offers. If you need any type of fire arm training, give him a call. At a minimum he can recommend others, like him, that really care about what they are teaching.

I had the fortunate opportunity to be a student of some of the greatest instructors around in the…read morefield of security and what it takes to; do your job safe and legally so you can come home every night to the ones you love, knowing your client is satisfied with you performance. Thank you very much Premier Training Academy. You save lives with the instruction you provide.

I recently completed the PPSB training course at Premier Training Academy's Charlotte location-…read morehighly effective and professionally delivered! Donnie and Ernie are consummate professionals whose extensive real-world experience lends credibility to their training. They also have enough insight to recognize that students arrive with widely varying skill levels and prior exposure. Their blocks of instruction are thoughtfully sequenced and clearly articulated, allowing trainees to absorb complex material at a manageable pace while progressively building confidence. Although some of the curriculum set forth by PPSB is a bit cumbersome, they organized the content to fit within the three-day format. The standard is the standard and no shortcuts or "gimmies" are given, but even novice shooters can achieve it by paying attention and applying the principles. Of note, the discussion of physiological responses under acute stress definitely helped on practice day. Unlike similar courses I've attended in years past where instructors project an air of bravado, Donnie and Ernie struck an ideal balance: personable, engaging, and approachable while maintaining an unwavering seriousness about safety. This fosters a relaxed but focused learning environment that greatly benefits folks with lesser experience. This PPSB-compliant armed security training prioritizes genuine safety, skill development, and student success over ego. PTA is top-shelf! God bless the both of you gents. Ed

The instructor had a chill vibe and a conversational style of teaching. He breaks down very…read moreimportant points, crucial to gun safety, as well as best practices when handling firearms and interacting safely with law enforcement officers. We spent the morning going over safety procedures at the gun range, shooting from different distances and then we spent the later part of the day learning how we would ideally conduct ourselves while carrying a firearm. And we were also prepared for the next steps to successfully obtain a concealed carry license. Drick is passionate about teaching the community how to handle firearms safely and obtaining the necessary paperwork to do so legally. You will literally have a "blast!" taking this class. I felt like I was sitting down with a cousin who happens to know everything about firearms. So Yes to this! Five out of five! I totally would highly recommend.

This review is overdue. I attended the Firearms and Training class on the morning of Saturday,…read more04-01-23. I am not currently a gun owner, but I wanted to educate myself on proper usage and the laws regarding gun ownership. I didn't know what to expect but whatever my expectations were, they were greatly exceeded! They were novices such as myself in the class as well as current gun owners and prior military; this was a co-ed class. They had refreshments available, to include good coffee. This is a Black owned business, and I was happy to patronize. I also purchased a unit of pepper gel and a book during our break. We did not go to the range during this class but were told we could go on our own time. I tried to use the "contact us" section of the website to get info about scheduling my range practice. I did not get a response, but this review reminded me to look at pictures I'd taken during class. I have emails and telephone numbers for the instructors, so I'll be reaching out tomorrow. If you're considering taking a course or purchasing a fire arm, you won't be disappointed using Black Diamond.

If Yelp had the option of leaving more stars I absolutely would. All three instructors aside from…read morehaving extensive experience with firearms are incredibly humble and easy going. The classroom setting is very comfortable and they create a learning environment that is fun and easy to comprehend, regardless of your experience. They transitioned that same positive energy at the gun range and took no shortcuts involving the safety of all the students. The information they provide is priceless and comes from years of combined military experience. I salute these instructors and would highly recommend to anyone wanting an awesome firearm training experience, whether it be beginner or advance level.

Listed as coins, which they buy and sell, but the store is an extensive collections of for-sale…read morefirearms and armorer services to diagnose and repair firearm operation. It is an amazing place. If you don't know much about guns, come on by and get a look. Their array certainly communicates that it is not just rifles and pistols, but so many different kinds, depending on need for them. If you are looking to get smart with home defense, they can consult with you as to what might be best for your situation. And, yes, you can arrange for instruction and shooting of what you purchase. A very excellent service as crime is getting more serious in the greater Charlotte metro area. I especially like their armorer department. Those guys really know how to repair or upgrade guns. In many cases my gun might just need a little thing, like a part or screw, that they will fix while you wait. If your gun needs more serious armorer services, they will do it and call you when it it ready. And there are an amazing selection additional material for gun maintenance, like cleaning, as well as ammunition and accessories. Drop by...you will be amazed.

I've been to Hyatt a number of times and never had a bad experience. I picked up an amazing Sig…read moreP320 for next to nothing and it came with a Wilson Combat grip and a handful of internal upgrades... I then promptly added a Sig threaded barrel and paired it with my MODX-9 to create a new range toy. I also had them Cerakote my Sig X-Five Legion and the they finished it in a couple days. Their selection is massive, the staff is knowledgeable, and they're an easy recommendation from me.

Wow This school was a complete sham and waste of money. As a disabled veteran, I was looking to…read morelearn a new skill-set for future employment. However what I realized was that the currículum was exceptionally basic in having no real substance at all and the school's equipment & software was severely outdated. Many of the students in my class also agreed. The school's director, John Casson, at the behest of administration, conducted himself more like a used car salesman in desperately trying to get more students to attend the institute for financial reasons; almost as if Mr. Casson worked on commission. My classmates at the time also believed that the majority of instruction within the school's curriculum could have been learned on our own via YouTube. Again, this school is an unequivocal sham, it's unprofessional, and they DO NOT provide much follow up/assistance to their students during class or after graduation. Mr. John Casson has since moved on from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting to form his own institute which I dearly hope will not be in the likeness of his previous employer. The Connecticut School of Broadcasting gets an emphatic thumbs down and score of "sub zero" from me.

From the owner: Our Learn By Doing® approach means that you'll learn in a live TV and radio studio environment on…read morestate-of-the-art equipment - something that employers notice right away. You'll start learning the fundamentals of broadcasting from industry professionals who work every day at their craft and know exactly how to prepare you for real-life situations. Our curriculum covers every aspect of the broadcast media so that while you learn, you can start deciding which aspect of the business best fits your passions and talents. Connecticut School of Broadcasting provides such great results because every student gets an amazing level of attention. Our class size is small so that you'll get the guidance you need to become a success.