Andrew hopper Jr is the best instructor I've had in a long time class is very interactive he takes…read moretime to answer all questions gives one on one as need keeps you engaged in class well worth the money spent if not more

From the moment I stepped onto the grounds of this world class facility, I knew it was going to be…read morean excellent day. Staff at the Main Office are professional and efficient. Direction to the ranges are extremely easy to follow; You can't get lost. I was amazed at how beautifully groomed and maintained the facility was. Staff up at the range were incredibly, professional, polite, welcoming and kind. Visitors were well behaved and acted appropriately. Overall, staff facilitates a family and safe atmosphere. Price point was extremely fair. Good value! I'm looking forward to my next visit. Today - Saturday - 27 December was a very busy day; - Weather was gorgeous; Nonetheless - Parking was easy and getting around the facility was not an issue. A+ Well designed and kept up!

Impressed by my first visit to this facility, which appears to be a partnership between Cleveland…read moreCounty government and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Seems to be a well run partnership at first glance. Suggestion: prior to visiting, head to the website, watch the orientation video, and complete the online waiver. They'll have it waiting for you to sign at the office. The office is your first stop, where you'll sign the waiver (after watching the video, if you didn't already watch it online) and pay your fees. A single fee gives you all day access via wristband, and just a couple dollars more pays for the target stands you'll be using. One free target comes with the fees. Staplers and staples are provided free at each range. Office staff can answer your initial questions and get you in-processed quickly, then let the range officers know you're coming their way. Suggestion 2: weapons brought into the complex must be cased and unloaded. Do this before you arrive, and everything will go smoothly. Range officers are helpful, friendly, and not drill sergeants. Listen to them, follow their instructions, and enjoy the day. They've all got different personalities, of course; the Range 2 guys were pretty lackadaisical, while I appreciated the efficiency of the Range 3 crew. The facilities I saw were all clean and well equipped. Nothing fancy, mind you, but still far nicer than most of the public ranges I've seen. It's a shame there aren't more facilities of this caliber dispersed around the state. I certainly wish there were one closer to where I live. But going here was worth the drive. And for those of us who are veterans, there are discounts for visiting on weekdays. Maybe I can take advantage of that some time soon.

We so appreciate the thoughtful hands-on-approach these guys brought into the safety training of…read moreour church. Their program was tailor-made for us; it wasn't a cookie cutter program. I would strongly encourage other churches to prayerfully consider partnering with this group. I cannot tell you how valuable this is in today's world... for all churches and houses of worship!

From the owner: CCNC is dedicated to correcting misconceptions about firearms and their usage and believes that…read morefirearm ownership is a right. There are two factors involved in firearms usage: mindset and skillset. We are committed to taking clients from where they are and raising their confidence and ability. Businesses and churches encounter emergencies of various kinds, including medical situations, fires, or acts of violence, on a daily basis. In such cases, both staff and members are expected to respond, whether by calling 911, administering first aid, or using a fire extinguisher. The objective of CCNC is to offer assistance in establishing a framework and generating ideas aimed at reducing response time and enhancing the likelihood of success during such emergencies. CCNC provides three (3) options of training and education.

Overpriced firearms. Staff tries to push selling Taurus brand firearms. Definitely a good old boys…read moretype of environment. What is this place? A fire department that sells firearms or a firearms department that is a firehouse? Great place to get your CCW permit training but that is all.

I took the Concealed Handgun Permit Class here. Bobby was my instructor and he was amazing! He was…read morekind, fun (in a respectable way) and knew what he was talking about. The class was made enjoyable by the way he taught. Everyone working here was kind and the store itself was clean and inviting, good prices with a great inventory of firearms. I couldn't recommend you taking your CHP class here enough! 10/10!

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

This was the very first time I ever attended a course in gun use and safety…read more This class was awesome!! The instructor, David Blanton is a very knowledgeable, friendly person. He is passionate about gun use and safety. The class isn't dull or repetitive. Each phase of the course is extremely interesting, especially with David during this course. He explains everything and answers any and all questions put to him. He treats each pupil with respect regardless of whether you are a novice about guns or not. There wasn't a dull moment during this course. David is very professional and organized and a great instructor. He made me feel as though I was doing great, especially when it was time for me to use the gun range. I was really very, very nervous and intimidated because I had no knowledge about how to handle or use a gun. He encouraged & relaxed me while at the firing range and I was able to apply what I had learned when taking my shots for the first time. This course was more than I expected, and the instructor was great!! I will be returning for more instruction and practice at the firing range!! A great instructor, thank you so much David, you made me feel so welcome and comfortable even at my age!!! I thank you for your vast information and your time!! I will be seeing you real soon!!!

This was my first class ever and I thought there would be boring videos shown and what not, but I…read morewas pleasantly surprised! The owner and instructor David Blanton was extremely passionate about gun safety and laws and really kept each section fun and interesting. My husband and I received very useful information concerning real life scenarios, gun safety, respect for the law and weapon, & really had fun getting out there and shooting. Very professional and organized, I would definitely come back just for the experience and knowledge. He does the class out of his residence but everything worked and the class of 12 really enjoyed it. Thanks for your time, knowledge, & energy, David!

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.

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.

Instructor M. Church did a great job of explaining the material in an easy to learn method. I am…read morevery confident in the information I learned and look forward to doing more business with Batcave Firearm Training!!!

From the owner: We are a local CWP firearm training class who also specializes in NRA classes. We offer CWP…read morediscounts to our local first responder and/or military community. We are affordable, safe and reliable and you will not be disappointed. Check out Batcave Firearms Training LLC today.

The instructor for my concealed carry class was personable and knowledgeable, and she made the…read moreclass fun and instructive, with an emphasis on safety first.

Awesome and knowledgeable instructor, glad I took the class. It was a refresher course for me on…read moreCC. But She broke down everything for those who didn't know anything, which I thought was great. If you're a beginner and even advance I'd definitely recommend this course and any other course they provide.