The Concealed Weapons Permit course offered by SC Firearms Training is more than a qualification demonstration and overview of the laws governing concealed carry in the state of South Carolina; it is an in depth looks in to handgun handling, mechanics, fundamentals, and most importantly SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY.
The instructors of SC Firearms Training bring decades of experience to the classroom from industrial security, law enforcement, and military service. From this experience, students will learn first and foremost the safe handling procedures concerning all firearms. From there instruction will be given concerning the laws governing concealed carry in the state of South Carolina. Laws covered range from a detailed explanation of the Castle Doctrine, to the Alter Ego Rule, to the Use of Deadly Force, to coverage of areas and states permitting concealed carry, and many more.
Various types of handguns will be on hand for practical exercises such as identification of parts on revolvers, single action, double action, and full double action of semi-automatic pistols, safe loading and unloading procedures, and finally the firing of the handguns. When necessary, extras time will be spent to ensure students will be familiar with their personal firearm before qualification takes place.
Shooting fundamentals are covered in great detail beginning with grip and shooting stance. Isosceles Triangle and Weaver shooting positions are demonstrated and advantages and disadvantages are taught concerning both. An eye dominance exercise demonstrated in class will determine student’s dominant eye which will lead to proper stance education. Sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, breath control, and follow through will all be discussed and covered in great detail with demonstration.
To conclude the class portion of instruction, methods of concealed carry will be demonstrated using various examples of concealed holsters including pancake side draw, pocket, ankle, belly, and shirt holsters. Firearms field stripping exercises will familiarize the students with the tearing down and rebuilding of their handguns. Proper cleaning supplies will be discussed along with cleaning procedures.
A state required examination will take place to confirm competency and a 50 round qualification course will confirm proficiency. The qualification will consist of several sequences of fire from various yardages up to 15 yards.
Once all testing and qualifying has been passed, the student will be fingerprinted, photographed, and given all necessary paperwork in order to apply for the CWP. In addition, the students will receive an application for an out-of-state New Hampshire CWP (this adds more states in which SC CWP holders can carry).
This is a mandatory 8 hour class.
The price will be $60.00 per person.
You will not need your handgun until after lunch.
Please bring the handgun you plan to qualify with (Unloaded and Open). You will need a holster and 50 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you are going to use.
Don’t panic if you don’t have a handgun, holster or ammunition I will bring extras. I will not charge you for the use of the gun; I just ask you to reimburse me for the cost of the bullets.
Ammunition sold at market rate.
Safety is paramount; horse play will not be tolerated!!!
Transportation of a firearm to class:
SECTION 16-23-20. Unlawful carrying of handgun; exceptions.
It is unlawful for anyone to carry about the person any handgun, whether concealed or not, except as follows, unless otherwise specifically prohibited by law:
(9) a person in a vehicle if the handgun is secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console, closed trunk, or in a closed container secured by an integral fastener and transported in the luggage compartment of the vehicle; however, this item is not violated if the glove compartment, console, or trunk is opened in the presence of a law enforcement officer for the sole purpose of retrieving a driver’s license, registration, or proof of insurance;
It must be in the glove box, console or trunk. Under the seat, on the seat or in the door pouch Is NOT Permissible.
If you are stopped by Law enforcement, declare the weapon at your earliest opportunity! Do NOT reach for or move in any way that may be perceived as a threat to the officer! |