CCW Class Athens

Shooting Strategies operates a training program serving Athens, Monroe, and the greater Atlanta area across multiple Georgia counties. The operation is member-affiliated with Crisis Application Group and reseller of RAGE Tactical equipment.

Richard W. — Certified NRA Pistol and Personal Protection Instructor, plus USCCA-certified. His background includes nearly a decade in mixed martial arts and submission grappling (achieved Shodan rank under Eagle Combat Systems founder Gary Brown). This grappling foundation informs his unarmed combatives and self-defense instruction alongside firearms courses.

Cy N. — NRA Pistol Instructor and licensed pilot (fixed-wing and helicopter). Also operates Fair Weather Farms, which hosts many of the outdoor training events.

Clark S. — Oconee County Sheriff's Deputy and certified firearms instructor. Owner/operator of Sparrow Defense.

Matt S. — Combat veteran, United States Marine Corps. Currently works as a Defense Contractor in hostile regions worldwide.

One signature offering covers prevailing in low-light environments. The course runs a minimum of 4 hours and requires 250 rounds minimum ammunition. Instruction covers:

• •Free-hand lighting techniques with handheld flashlashes
• •Weapon-mounted light employment
• •Visual horizon control to create distance or close on attackers
• •Avoiding "painting yourself" or drawing light lines to threats
• •Sight alignment prep before target illumination
• •Firearm manipulation (reloads, malfunction correction) while holding a light source

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Handgun Manipulation, Armed Citizen, or NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home.

The course emphasizes real-world tragedy prevention: accidental shootings of family members in low-light scenarios can be prevented with a $30 flashlight and proper training.

Ladies Only Training — Female-focused classes on request, covering topics like concealed carry options for women, armed/unarmed self-defense, and home defense. Female assistant instructors assist with demonstrations.

Unarmed Combatives — Rooted in Richard's MMA background (1998-2010 competition and coaching history). Topics include: - Rape prevention seminars - Situational awareness (male and female civilian focus) - Unarmed self-defense - Edged weapon defense - No-Gi submission grappling for competition - Mixed martial arts

Law Enforcement & Agency Training — Shooting Strategies has worked with multiple central Georgia agencies and departments on: - Defensive tactics - Situational awareness and officer safety - Takedowns, positional control, handcuffing - Small arms weapons retention, disarming, deployment - Firearm presentation - Cell extraction techniques

Previous clients include: Milledgeville Police Department, Baldwin County Sheriff's Department, Baldwin County Jail, Central State Prison, Dekalb County Jail, Gwinnett County Police Department, Georgia State Patrol, Baldwin County SRT, Dekalb County Sheriff's Department, and Rockdale County Task Force Against Family Violence.

Primary locations: Athens, Georgia and Monroe, Georgia with metro Atlanta coverage.

Serving customers in: Atlanta, Athens, Watkinsville, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Grayson, Loganville, Monroe, Douglasville, Decatur, Conyers, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Covington, Jonesboro, Tucker, Norcross, Lilburn, Duluth, Avondale Estates, Forest Park, Chamblee, Doraville, Brookhaven, Mountain Park, Virginia Highlands, Candler Park, Gresham Park, and across Fulton, DeKalb, Douglas, Paulding, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Coweta, and Rockdale counties.

Most courses require participants to bring: - Their own firearms (handgun, rifle, or both depending on course) - Minimum 2-3 magazines per firearm - Holster appropriate to firearm and setup - Magazine carrier - 250+ rounds ammunition per course - Flashlight(s) with extra batteries (for low-light courses) - Weapon-mounted light (suggested, not required) - Eye/ear protection (provided if needed) - Notepad and pen - Hat with brim - Long sleeves (brass ejection can burn exposed skin) - Tennis shoes or boots suitable for movement

Phone: 404-480-9545 Email: contact[at]shootingstrategies.com

Mobile App: Download for 48-hour advance notifications of training event availability before they go live online.

Courses deliver electronic certificates of completion. Home defense courses (single and two-person) include printed manuals: the Single Person Close Quarters Battle Manual and Two-Person Close Quarters Battle Manual.