Bayou Gunner

Bayou Gunner serves Greater New Orleans and Southern Louisiana with professional firearms instruction and gunsmithing. Led by USCCA- and NRA-certified instructors with military and law enforcement backgrounds, the operation focuses on practical skills, situational awareness, and safety—not just marksmanship.

Small class sizes mean personalized instruction across a range of specializations:

• •Concealed Carry Certification (Louisiana CCHP)
• •Defensive Handgun & Home Defense Tactics
• •AR-15 & Rifle Fundamentals and Build Classes
• •First-Time Shooter Training
• •Women's Firearms Safety & Self-Defense
• •Children's Firearms & Safety
• •Instructor Certification (become an instructor)
• •Scenario-Based Dry Fire Training
• •Range Safety Officer Certification
• •Emergency First Aid Fundamentals
• •Private and group training available

In-house gunsmithing handles everything from routine maintenance to custom upgrades with fast turnaround:

• •Trigger installation and upgrades
• •Barrel threading and muzzle device setup
• •Optic and sight mounting
• •General firearm inspection and cleaning
• •AR-15 part fitting and reliability tuning
• •Minor repair and function diagnostics

"Bayou Gunner gave me the confidence to carry. Their concealed carry class was informative, clear, and focused on safety above all." — Jason T., Kenner, LA

Bayou Gunner operates throughout Destrehan, New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, and St. Rose. Contact Frank King (Lead Instructor/Owner) at 985-212-0872 or [email protected] for training enrollment or gunsmithing quotes. Leave a message if calling—they return calls promptly.