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Dangerous and Secure Basic Pistol Training, LLC – Columbia, SC

Dangerous and Secure Basic Pistol Training, LLC ( is a premier firearms training academy located in Columbia, South Carolina. Established to provide top-notch handgun education, the academy caters to both beginners and experienced shooters. The instructors are passionate NRA-certified professionals...

Critical Defense Group – Greenville, TX

Critical Defense Group ( is a premier firearms and tactical training academy located in Greenville, Texas. Founded and led by Eric 'Mac' Mackinzie, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with over 25 years of experience in personal protection and firearms instruction, the academy offers a comprehensive range...

3 Lessons From Concealed Carry Renewal Classes

In my state, concealed carry permits expire every 5 years. But until recently, you only had to take a renewal class about every 10 years. That changed earlier this year. Now, every renewal requires a class. This has increased the number of renewal students coming through my classes significantly....

Corsair Tactical Solutions – Argyle, TX

Corsair Tactical Solutions ( is a veteran-founded tactical training and security firm based in Argyle, Texas, offering both firearms instruction and professional security certification. Led by Navy veteran Steve Hopwood, a multi-certified instructor (USCCA, NRA, Texas LTC, and Level IIIV Private...

BCS Gun Class (BCSOCC) – Bryan-College Station, TX

BCS Gun Class, also known as BCSOCC ( delivers a highly adaptable License to Carry (LTC) training program designed for busy Texans. Offering a state-approved, self-paced online LTC course ($30) and a standalone Constitutional Carry overview ($15), the academy gives students practical, flexible...

Average Jo’s Firearms Training – Lake Elmo, MN

Average Jos Firearms Training ( is a Minnesota-based firearms training provider rooted in community, safety, and accessibility. Operating out of the Oakdale Gun Club near Lake Elmo, it offers Permit-to-Carry classes, state-aligned firearms safety training, and fun, structured competition through...

At Her Defense, LLC – San Antonio, TX

At Her Defense, LLC ( is a female-founded personal safety and firearms training center in San Antonio, Texas, built around empowerment and confidence. Led by Dr. Rai Washingtona certified firearms instructor, safety educator, and Federal Firearms LicenseeAt Her Defense offers training in a...

All My Sons Self Defense LLC – Selma, Texas

All My Sons Self Defense LLC ( is a family-operated firearms training academy based in Selma, Texas, proudly led by Brandon Stewart Sr., a USCCA-certified instructor (2021) and DPS (Department of Public Safety)-certified instructor (2022) who grew up in San Antonio and transformed his own brushes...

Texas Gun Club – League City / SW Houston, TX

Texas Gun Club ( is a premier full-service firearms facility serving both Southwest Houston and the League City area. It combines cutting-edge indoor ranges, a robust retail segment, and an extensive firearms training curriculum under one roof. The academy, known as Firearms University at TGC,...

Alamo City Self Defense – San Antonio, TX

Alamo City Self Defense LLC ( is a highly regarded firearms and defensive training academy based in San Antonio, Texas. Known for its relaxed yet professional atmosphere, ACSD offers a broad menu of organized coursesfrom Texas License to Carry (LTC) to USCCA Home Defense and Church Security...