Last Word Firearms Training

Paula Davies isn't just teaching—she's a competitive shooter and perpetual student herself. That matters when you're learning to handle a firearm. Whether you're holding one for the first time or already carry, she meets you where you are.

Her Credentials: - NRA Certified Pistol Instructor #226506158 - NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Instructor - NRA Range Safety Officer - Arkansas State Police CHCL Instructor (ASP#21-1516) - Active Self Protection Instructor Graduate - USPSA Range Safety Officer - Armed Women of America Chapter Leader and State Leader

Concealed Handgun Carry License (CHCL) - Basic Course (6 hours, $110): Required before carrying concealed in Arkansas. Covers laws, rules, and live fire qualification. - Basic/Enhanced Combo (8 hours, $175): Get both certifications in one day. Enhanced covers more ground on decision-making and responsibility. - Enhanced Upgrade ($110): Already have Basic? Upgrade to Enhanced if you meet the requirements. - Renewals (~30 minutes): Updates on law changes and live fire validation.

Skill-Focused Classes - Beginner Pistol Course ($200): Everything from how a pistol works to grip, stance, breathing, and trigger press. No experience required. - NRA Pistol Course ($160): Certified 8-hour deep dive on fundamentals. - Private Lessons ($100/hour): One-on-one for beginners learning basics or experienced shooters diagnosing why shots went wide.

Everything is by appointment. You reach out directly—916-316-4634 or [email protected]—and schedule based on what you need. Live fire is part of the certification courses, so you'll qualify on her range.

Her approach: confidence, safety, and skill. Not one without the others.