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

Kelly is a fabulous Instructor. She's very knowledgeable, friendly and patient…read more I enrolled in the New Shooter Bundle 2 HR class the teachers the fundamentals of firearms and spent time on the range where I shot 6 firearms while receiving additional tips which helped me decide on which firearm I chose to purchase. I next enrolled in the CWP class which was very informative. Information was provided in a factual yet friendly way. After taking the written test, we went to the range for the performance portion. I know I was prepared and felt confident due to my training with 1st Defense. Being a female, I was also thrilled to support and reccommend a Female Owned Buisness. Thank you!

Instructor cancelled the class 2 days in a row. Both 1 hour before class start time…read more She texted to say that she will issue a refund. Then ignored all calls/texts for the next 2 weeks. Had to dispute through my bank for the refund. There is another class in Huntersville that is more organized and better managed.

Has a good array of firearms courses from rookie gun owner to emergency tactics if assaulted or…read moremolested. All the instructors are NRA qualified and really know their stuff. They are local, so their classes have a lot of humor and joking around, but when it comes to safety and the law they are pointedly serious. I took the SC concealed carry course. All day covering 8 hours of instruction in gun safety, laws governing weapons, concealed carry rules and personal protection and going to the range to fire 50-round firing course at varying ranges. You had to demonstrate your shooting proficiency and your knowledge of firearms safety. Although the state only requires a 70% score on the written test and on the range, Carolina Handgun Academy will not issue a graduation certificate unless you score 80% on both areas. They are not fooling around, but will allow those that do not pass to come in at another date to re-take the test of to re-qualify on the range. Check out their web site for more info on classes.

Signed up for the SC CCW course and it was great. Humorous and serious in nature it was a good…read moreday. 8 hours of legal coverage, practical use of firearms and range safety plus a 50 round session to prove that you knew how to handle and use firearms. I especially appreciated how serious they were in covering the law and individual responsibility when it comes to carrying a concealed weapon. Exactly how it should be. We were finger printed, filled out the necessary forms and applications and those of us who passed the written test and the range session were given our graduation certificate along with an envelope containing all we needed to submit to the state. Just had to write the check and send it in. They offer a wide variety of courses so check them out. Why this ended up as a three-star rating is that although their training programs are super, their store offers a limited selection of weapons, accessories and ammunition. A lot of that is economy dependent and might improve when the economy does. They do have weapon repair services and I did have a sight replaced with quick turn around.

whoop whoop I'm the first to review! I was just in here…read morelast weekend and purchased my first gun. The guys in there were great! I had my daughter with me (don't ask) and they had a ball with her. Plus they helped me get a gun that was suited for me and not just one i picked because I liked it. They are very knowledgeable and helpful in there. Plus they offer classes so if you are a rookie they can help you with that as well. Everything you need they have and if they don't have it I'm sure they could order it for you. They also can change the color of your gun there and adjust various settings on your gun. This place is awesome and they will continue to get my business! Love them:)

Ryan is Awesome. Super nice guy. We needed confirmation of a electrical panel for a haunted house…read moreevent so we could pass for a permit through the fire department. Ryan came over the next day and check everything, even offered to look up a few items for next years event. Thank You Ryan, you made my week! Anne

Installed 200 Amp main electrical breaker panel at our residence but used wire that is only…read moresuitable for up to 100 Amp transmission from the power pole to the home. Extremely sloppy and unsatisfactory workmanship on the panel installation. Charged over $300.00 to cap the old roof penetration. Did not complete the job to the city building inspector's satisfaction even after charging over $2300.00 under the table for the job so homeowner had to hire other tradespeople to complete the unfinished electrical job by Ryan Woltering DBA Shepherd Electric. Shameful.