SAFE FAMILY DEFENSE

CWP Classes & Firearms Training

Why Would I Want a CWP With SC Being a Constitutional Carry State?

Carry laws are complex and come with stricter penalties for those without a permit.
Carrying a firearm is a lifestyle that takes time to figure out. Our CWP class gets you from 0 to 60 in just a few hours. No trial and error. No guesswork. Thirty years of experience delivered to you in a few hours.
You need a SC CWP if you want to carry outside of the state.
Background checks are not necessary when purchasing firearms with a CWP. This simplifies the buying processes significantly. No delays or denials.
Ignorantly carrying a gun without being taught the proper mindset is foolish and can have disastrous consequences.

GET TO KNOW US

Firearms Training Reimagined.

Expert Firearms Training and Private Group CWP classes from a proven leader specializing in a comfortable, nonaggressive approach. We’re really all about helping you become equipped to defend yourself and stay safe.

      
   Safe Family Defense
   272 Google reviews 
  Write a review 
  
 
 
   
 
 
       Posted on Google  
   
   Courtney Speaks 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr. Joe is hands down the BEST!!!! I was very nervous about taking his class! He made it very fun. Mr. Joe made sure we understood the 4 cardinal rules of gun safety,  where we can and cannot carry, proper grip etc.... The money and time was very worth it! Mr. Rob was very informative and a great help also! Job well done Mr. Joe! You're making a huge impact in this world!!
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Morton Weeks 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very informative class. Exceeded my expectations.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Jeff Bryson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We're all Lance Tactical here now. Thanks for a great class. You're a great teacher and a very fine example. I'll recommend you to my friends. Thanks again Jeff Bryson
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Donovan Williams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing instructor, very informative, I came in knowing very little on gun safety and laws and never even held a real firearm, to feeling super confident, prepared and ready to learn more and improve. Will definitely be looking to take more classes here.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Angie Hydrick 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good class on gun safety and cleaning, with range firing at the end.  Feel more at ease with my weapon after the class.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Vitta Childress 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience. Great teacher. Great class.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   grace greski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Derek was wonderful, he gave me tips and went through every gun. He has patience of a saint. I really enjoyed the training and the club is outstanding. Joe helped me so much signing up on line and I can’t say enough I really had a great time learning about all the guns I used (outstanding) On 5/20/25 I had a new lesson with an instructor name Keith from Safe Family Defense. Joe Shahoud From Firearm Training. Set the lessons up for me. I have a new 9 mm Walter . The gun is beautiful and I love it. Keith taught me how to handle it and all the fundamental. Also lining up the scope to standing to how to press the trigger to the safety lock to resting between shooting to concentrate on the green dot to the target. Most of all I had fun. That was one of the best things you can learn is to enjoyed the sport. The time together and the teaching was terrific. I learned so much. I can’t wait for a second lesson. There classes are in so much details you leave knowing that you were in excellent hands . Second photo and second gun
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Jesse Blevins 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 5/5 class, informative for even non-beginners. Represents the best of what the 2A community is all about, instructor takes time with everyone to share their wealth of knowledge.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   brianna jones 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very informative very insightful would take this class again 10/10 stars

AVAILABLE CLASSES

Classes We’re Offering

SC CWP & The Concealed Lifestyle

Premier private-group CWP classes that offer a higher tier alternative to large, public free classes full of strangers. SC CWP & The Concealed Lifestyle is a unique CWP class unlike any other CWP classes offered in the Greater Columbia area. Click to learn what makes this option the most preferred.

Tuition: $85/student for groups of 8 or more

Beginners Pistol + CWP

A class for those that need to learn to shoot first and would like to go on to obtain a Concealed Weapons Permit. This class combines our Beginners Pistol class with our CWP class. .

Tuition: $129

Beginners Pistol

Beginners Pistol is a class geared towards those that are new to handguns or are considering getting their Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP), but have little knowledge or experience.

Tuition: $109 + Range Fee

Contact us if no classes are available.

Defensive Pistol Tactics

Defensive Pistol Tactics is designed for intermediate and experienced shooters looking to elevate their proficiency in dynamic self defense shooting scenarios.

Contact us to schedule your private group. Six student minimum.

Tuition: $225

Personal Training

Private one-on-one firearms training tailored to whatever the client it is looking to achieve. Whether it be beginner instruction or advanced, this personal, individualized training is a great way to develop specific skills, improve upon where you are currently, or fix bad habits. A typical personal training session runs two hours.

$60/Hour + $10 Range Fee

Helping good people develop the skills to avoid becoming a victim and acquire the permit to knowledgeably carry the tools in case they do.

Five Star Training

Take your CWP class from an academy with a track record of teaching as much about the lifestyle as the law. An academy that lays a solid foundation of conflict avoidance and situational awareness to prevent you from becoming a victim in the first place.

Contact Us Today!

Please let us know what’s on your mind. Have a questions for us? Ask away.

Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone

Message(Required)

CAPTCHA

FROM THE BLOG

Call Us