Concealed Weapons Permit, CWP Courses, and Firearms Training
In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Concealed Weapons Permit, CWP Courses, and Firearms Training
In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
ABOUT USA Firearms TRAINING
Mission Statement
Dedicated Instructor
Dedicated Instructor
Here at USA Firearms Training, We believe that everyone has the right to be able to defend themselves and others. Learn proper Firearms safety and Laws, associated with the use of a Firearm. To insure everyone becomes confident and proficient with their Firearms and knowledgeable in proper use, Federal, State and Local as it pertains to their Concealed Carry Permits. There are principles in Firearms Training I believe that “slow is smooth and smooth is fast”. In order to become smooth and fast, you must practice. Remember the old saying Practice makes Perfect well “perfect practice makes perfect”. If you practice a bad technique, you are making a bad muscle memory that then takes twice as long to correct. Be taught to do it correctly from the start, Practice makes perfect only when it's perfect practice.
I think the ability to transfer knowledge to a student is one of the biggest components of being an instructor. Certainly, you need to know the material, but that in itself does not make an instructor. The instructor’s desire for knowledge should be an important component for the title. think the ability to transfer knowledge to a student is one of the biggest components of being an instructor. Certainly you need to know the material, but that in itself does not make an instructor. The instructor’s desire for knowledge should be an important component for the title. It is very important for me to consider the context in which I am teaching the material and to whom it is being taught
Dedicated Instructor
Dedicated Instructor
Dedicated Instructor
My credentials speak for themselves and are available for verification during classes. 40 years Firearms Training experience. I am a dedicated Instructor who teaches with a passion to ensure my students not only learned the states legal requirements but to learn as much as possible to insure confidence and proficiency. I am a NRA certified Instructor Police, Basic , CCW and range safety officer. I am a International Association Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, South Carolina Certified Instructor, Senior Firearms Instructor, Swat trained by FBI and numerous other certifications for Firearms Training. 6th Generation Law Enforcement. 40 years Firearms Training experience.
John has the following certified credentials:
- International Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
- Senior Firearms Instructor
- Specials Ops Team Leader and trainer
- SLED Concealed Weapons Permit Instructor
- Sled SFTO & STO
- NRA Rifle Instructor
- NRA Police Instructor
- NRA Basic Instructor
- NRA CCW Instructor
- NRA Range Safety Officer
Trained Thousands of Law Enforcement and Military
Our Teaching Method
Dedicated Instructor
Our Teaching Method
- This is what separate Instructors
I teach with a passion and with respect to my students, I get my students actively involved by asking them questions and opinions, which helps the learning process. I am confident, which instills confidence, I remain calm which helps students be less stressed and willing to learn and participate.
I teach not just what you have to know, I teach what you should know to make you confident and proficient with your FIREARM. You will notice I don't use the term Weapon I use the term FIREARM WHICH IS THE PROPER TERMINOLGY. Terminology is one of the major issues when it comes to professionalism and credibility. LEARN THE PROPER WAY AND THE PROFESSIONAL WAY
Firearms Classes Exceed the CWP Training Requirements
Courses we offer
South Carolina Concealed Weapon Course - $85
South Carolina Concealed Weapon Course - $85
South Carolina Concealed Weapon Course - $85
SLED certified Conceal Weapons Permit Class . Comprehensive Class that goes in depth into the laws that pertain to the SC CWP program. We will also discuss carry techniques that will help you decide on the best way for you to carry your firearm.
Advance Tactical Instruction - 200.00
South Carolina Concealed Weapon Course - $85
South Carolina Concealed Weapon Course - $85
Advance training includes moving with a firearm forwards, backwards, and lateral movement.
With your firearm learn draw and holster techniques, tactical reloading, malfunction clearing, behind barricade shooting, and multiple target engagement, and failure to stop encounters
Private Instruction - $85 per 2 hrs
South Carolina Concealed Weapon Course - $85
Private Instruction - $85 per 2 hrs
Personal Lessons sharpen and enhance your skills, Malfunction clearing, grip, stance, sight alignment/sight picture. No More than 2 people at a time ( 2 people $75 pp
Importance of Having a Good Instructor
Just because someone has received permission to give a class doesn't mean they have the experience and proper knowledge to teach it properly and proficiently. Teaching with a passion for your safety and your willingness to learn. Again check credentials.
Finding the right firearms instructor is important. As every person is different. Each will have his or her own needs and goals when it comes to training. It is wise to find an instructor that can meet those needs and help one to attain their goals. When choosing the instructor that is right for you, do your research and shop around. Possibly even see if you can sit in on a class as an observer. The following factors, while they may or may not be deal-breakers for everybody, should all be considered when choosing a firearms instructor.
1. Safety
Firearms safety is paramount. When choosing an instructor, the first thing that should be looked at is safety. Do they teach the fundamentals of safety first thing? Do they stress and follow safety procedures at all times on the range?
2. Reviews by Former Students
Search online for reviews on a prospective instructor. See if there are any reviews by former students and what they had to say about their experience..
3. Shooting Experience Verify ( People Claim to have credentials and claim to be instructors. Just because they were Military or Law Enforcement doesn’t make them an instructor. Don’t take the cheap way out or the easy way you’ll pay for it in the end.)
If you are looking for someone to teach you how to shoot, obviously, they must have experience shooting. While it may not be necessary for the instructor to have fired millions of rounds downrange, they should be a seasoned shooter. The longer an instructor has been shooting, the more wisdom they have gained that can be imparted on you.
4. Real-world Experience
You should make a note of what kind of real-world and practical experience your instructor has. If they teach about combat shooting and tactical techniques, do they have a background in the military or law enforcement that would lend credibility to their advice?
5. Teaching Experience
Everyone likes to have an experienced instructor, someone who has been teaching for quite some time. New instructors shouldn’t necessarily be avoided, though, as all teachers have to start at some point. A new teacher can make up for their lack of experience in other ways. When judging an instructor’s teaching experience, look at how many years they’ve been teaching, where they have taught at, and how recently they have been certified or re-certified.
6. Teaching Style
All instructors have their own style of teaching. Some may be gruff while others are soft-spoken. Some may quickly rattle through a ton of information, while others may go slow and repeat crucial points. A student’s personal preference and learning style are definitely a factor here.
7. Teaching Specialty
Some instructors tend to specialize in certain aspects of firearms training. While the instructor may be an expert in their preferred field, their knowledge may be lacking in other important areas. If you are looking for close-quarters combat training or concealed carry techniques, you may not want to use an instructor that focuses more on hunting or long-range target shooting.
8. General Knowledge
A good instructor should have a broad base of general knowledge about firearms and applicable gun laws in your area. They should be able to instruct you on several various aspects of firearms training. Similar to instructors who only teach a specialty, some only possess knowledge in specialized areas. An instructor should be able to assist you with any problems with your firearm, regardless of type, model, or caliber. They should also be able to answer any questions a student may have on a wide variety of topics.
9. Comfort with Instructor
A student’s comfort level with their instructor is vitally important. An instructor who places his students at ease will earn respect and will create a good learning environment. A student that is uncomfortable with their instructor will have a hard time learning or retaining knowledge. If the instructor is intimidating, rude, or doesn’t earn respect, students may be afraid to ask questions or choose to ignore the instructor, creating an unsafe environment.
10. Class Size
Proper firearms training usually requires some one-on-one time between an instructor and student. A large class size means too many students are competing for an instructor’s limited time and attention. In situations like this, quiet students or those who are struggling may not get the personal instruction necessary for them to keep up with the class or fully grasp a principle or technique.
11. Instructor Location
It is a dream of most gun owners to train at one of the few premier firearms training academies around the country. However, probably 99% of gun owners live nowhere near one of these schools. Since time is a valuable commodity for most people, and few can waste it commuting to far off locations, it is wise to find an instructor located in the nearby vicinity.
12. Cost
While it is hard to put a price on proper firearms training, the cost is a factor that you must consider. If you are like most people in today’s economy, money for extra things above and beyond normal household budgetary needs is hard to come by. It is completely normal and rational to comparison shop class prices between instructors, with all else being equal. There is nothing wrong with seeking the best value for your money, and good instructors will offer reasonable and competitive prices.
13. Avoid Gimmicky Instructors
A good firearms instructor is one who will adequately cover all of the fundamentals and is willing and able to work with you and your equipment to make you a better-trained shooter. You want to avoid instructors that rely on gimmicks or trends, or who demand that you use a certain gun or holster, or a specific hold or stance. Obviously, an instructor will have a preference for equipment or techniques and will try to teach you those ways. But they must be flexible enough to adapt their preferred methods and techniques to accommodate a student’s ability, especially if a student is having trouble understanding or performing.
Choosing the firearms training instructor that is right for you should be a thoughtful decision. Hopefully, you will consider some or all of the factors in this list when making your decision. There may also be other factors not on this list that you think are crucial. If so, let us know in the comments below. Each gun owner is an individual, with different tastes, preferences, learning styles, and needs. What is important to one shooter may not be as important to another. Now get to training, have fun, and stay safe!
NSSF Safety Rules
10 Safety Rules
1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION This is the most basic safety rule. If everyone handled a firearm so carefully that the muzzle never pointed at something they didn’t intend to shoot, there would be virtually no firearms accidents. It’s as simple as that, and it’s up to you. Never point your gun at anything you do not intend to shoot. This is particularly important when loading or unloading a firearm. In the event of an accidental discharge, no injury can occur as long as the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. A safe direction means a direction in which a bullet cannot possibly strike anyone, taking into account possible ricochets and the fact that bullets can penetrate walls and ceilings. The safe direction may be “up” on some occasions or “down” on others, but never at anyone or anything not intended as a target. Even when “dry firing” with an unloaded gun, you should never point the gun at an unsafe target. Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing at all times, and be sure that you are in control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. This is your responsibility, and only you can control it.
2. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT ACTUALLY IN USE Firearms should be loaded only when you are in the field or on the target range or shooting area, ready to shoot. When not in use, firearms and ammunition should be secured in a safe place, separate from each other. It is your responsibility to prevent children and unauthorized adults from gaining access to firearms or ammunition. Unload your gun as soon as you are finished. A loaded gun has no place in or near a car, truck or building. Unload your gun immediately when you have finished shooting, well before you bring it into a car, camp or home. Whenever you handle a firearm or hand it to someone, always open the action immediately, and visually check the chamber, receiver and magazine to be certain they do not contain any ammunition. Always keep actions open when not in use. Never assume a gun is unloaded — check for yourself! This is considered a mark of an experienced gun handler! Never cross a fence, climb a tree or perform any awkward action with a loaded gun. While in the field, there will be times when common sense and the basic rules of firearms safety will require you to unload your gun for maximum safety. Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person. There is never any excuse to carry a loaded gun in a scabbard, a holster not being worn or a gun case. When in doubt, unload your gun!
3. Don't Rely On Your Gun's Safety. Treat every gun as though it can fire at any time. The “safety” on any gun is a mechanical device which, like any such device, can become inoperable at the worst possible time. Besides, by mistake, the safety may be “off” when you think it is “on.” The safety serves as a supplement to proper gun handling but cannot possibly serve as a substitute for common sense. You should never handle a gun carelessly and assume that the gun won’t fire just because the “safety is on.” Never touch the trigger on a firearm until you actually intend to shoot. Keep your fingers away from the trigger while loading or unloading. Never pull the trigger on any firearm with the safety on the “safe” position or anywhere in between “safe” and “fire.” It is possible that the gun can fire at any time, or even later when you release the safety, without you ever touching the trigger again. Never place the safety in between positions, since half-safe is unsafe. Keep the safety “on” until you are absolutely ready to fire. Regardless of the position of the safety, any blow or jar strong enough to actuate the firing mechanism of a gun can cause it to fire. This can happen even if the trigger is not touched, such as when a gun is dropped. Never rest a loaded gun against any object because there is always the possibility that it will be jarred or slide from its position and fall with sufficient force to discharge. The only time you can be absolutely certain that a gun cannot fire is when the action is open and it is completely empty. Again, never rely on your gun’s safety. You and the safe gun handling procedures you have learned are your gun’s primary safeties.
4. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT’S BEYOND IT Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Beyond It No one can call a shot back. Once a gun fires, you have given up all control over where the shot will go or what it will strike. Don’t shoot unless you know exactly what your shot is going to strike. Be sure that your bullet will not injure anyone or anything beyond your target. Firing at a movement or a noise without being absolutely certain of what you are shooting at constitutes disregard for the safety of others. No target is so important that you cannot take the time before you pull the trigger to be absolutely certain of your target and where your shot will stop. Be aware that even a 22 short bullet can travel over 1 1/4 miles and a high velocity cartridge, such as a 30-06, can send its bullet more than 3 miles. Shotgun pellets can travel 500 yards, and shotgun slugs have a range of over half a mile. You should keep in mind how far a bullet will travel if it misses your intended target or ricochets in another direction.
5. USE CORRECT AMMUNITION Use Correct Ammunition. You must assume the serious responsibility of using only the correct ammunition for your firearm. Read and heed all warnings, including those that appear in the gun’s instruction manual and on the ammunition boxes. Using improper or incorrect ammunition can destroy a gun and cause serious personal injury. It only takes one cartridge of improper caliber or gauge to wreck your gun, and only a second to check each one as you load it. Be absolutely certain that the ammunition you are using matches the specifications that are contained within the gun’s instruction manual and the manufacturer’s markings on the firearm. Firearms are designed, manufactured and proof tested to standards based upon those of factory loaded ammunition. Handloaded or reloaded ammunition deviating from pressures generated by factory loads or from component recommendations specified in reputable handloading manuals can be dangerous, and can cause severe damage to guns and serious injury to the shooter. Do not use improper reloads or ammunition made of unknown components. Ammunition that has become very wet or has been submerged in water should be discarded in a safe manner. Do not spray oil or solvents on ammunition or place ammunition in excessively lubricated firearms. Poor ignition, unsatisfactory performance or damage to your firearm and harm to yourself or others could result from using such ammunition. Form the habit of examining every cartridge you put into your gun. Never use damaged or substandard ammunition — the money you save is not worth the risk of possible injury or a ruined gun.
6. IF YOUR GUN FAILS TO FIRE WHEN THE TRIGGER IS PULLED, HANDLE WITH CARE! Occasionally, a cartridge may not fire when the trigger is pulled. If this occurs, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Keep your face away from the breech. Then, carefully open the action, unload the firearm and dispose of the cartridge in a safe way. Any time there is a cartridge in the chamber, your gun is loaded and ready to fire even if you’ve tried to shoot and it did not go off. It could go off at any time, so you must always remember Rule #1 and watch that muzzle! Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
7. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING Always Wear Eye And Ear Protection When ShootingAll shooters should wear protective shooting glasses and some form of hearing protectors while shooting. Exposure to shooting noise can damage hearing, and adequate vision protection is essential. Shooting glasses guard against twigs, falling shot, clay target chips and the rare ruptured case or firearm malfunction. Wearing eye protection when disassembling and cleaning any gun will also help prevent the possibility of springs, spring tension parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes. There is a wide variety of eye and ear protectors available. No target shooter, plinker or hunter should ever be without them. Most rules of shooting safety are intended to protect you and others around you, but this rule is for your protection alone. Furthermore, having your hearing and eyes protected will make your shooting easier and will help improve your enjoyment of the shooting sports.
8. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING Before you load your firearm, open the action and be certain that no ammunition is in the chamber or magazine. Be sure the barrel is clear of any obstruction. Even a small bit of mud, snow, excess lubricating oil or grease in the bore can cause dangerously increased pressures, causing the barrel to bulge or even burst on firing, which can cause injury to the shooter and bystanders. Make it a habit to clean the bore and check for obstructions with a cleaning rod immediately before you shoot it. If the noise or recoil on firing seems weak or doesn’t seem quite “right,” cease firing immediately and be sure to check that no obstruction or projectile has become lodged in the barrel. Placing a smaller gauge or caliber cartridge into a gun (such as a 20-gauge shell in a 12-gauge shotgun) can result in the smaller cartridge falling into the barrel and acting as a bore obstruction when a cartridge of proper size is fired. This can cause a burst barrel or worse. This is really a case where “haste makes waste.” You can easily avoid this type of accident by paying close attention to each cartridge you insert into your firearm.
9. DON’T ALTER OR MODIFY YOUR GUN, AND HAVE GUNS SERVICED REGULARLY Don't Alter Or Modify Your Gun, And Have Guns Serviced Regularly Firearms are complicated mechanisms that are designed by experts to function properly in their original condition. Any alteration or change made to a firearm after manufacture can make the gun dangerous and will usually void any factory warranties. Do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others by altering the trigger, safety or other mechanism of any firearm or allowing unqualified persons to repair or modify a gun. You’ll usually ruin an expensive gun. Don’t do it! Your gun is a mechanical device that will not last forever and is subject to wear. As such, it requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. Check with the manufacturer of your firearm for recommended servicing.
10. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING Not all firearms are the same. The method of carrying and handling firearms varies in accordance with the mechanical characteristics of each gun. Since guns can be so different, never handle any firearm without first having thoroughly familiarized yourself with the particular type of firearm you are using, the safe gun handling rules for loading, unloading, carrying and handling that firearm, and the rules of safe gun handling in general. For example, many handgun manufacturers recommend that their handguns always be carried with the hammer down on an empty chamber. This is particularly true for older single-action revolvers, but applies equally to some double-action revolvers or semiautomatic pistols. You should always read and refer to the instruction manual you received with your gun, or if you have misplaced the manual, simply contact the manufacturer for a free copy. Having a gun in your possession is a full-time job. You cannot guess; you cannot forget. You must know how to use, handle and store your firearm safely. Do not use any firearm without having a complete understanding of its particular characteristics and safe use. There is no such thing as a foolproof gun. The Basic Rules of Firearms Safety Hunting and target shooting are among the safest of all sports. This list is intended to help you make them even safer by emphasizing the basics of safe gun handling and storage and by reminding you that you are the key to firearms safety. You can help meet this responsibility by enrolling in hunter safety or shooting safety courses. You must constantly stress safety when handling firearms, especially to children and non-shooters. Beginners, in particular, must be closely supervised when handling firearms with which they may not be acquainted. Don’t be timid when it comes to gun safety. If you observe anyone violating any safety precautions, you have an obligation to insist on safer handling practices, such as those on this site. Follow the safety procedures outlined here, develop safe shooting habits, and remember, firearms safety is up to you. MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT!owcase a premium service.
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