Gulf Coast Shooters

Gulf Coast Shooters operates firearms instruction in the Mandeville/Slidell area and Mississippi Gulf Coast. They're structured around NRA curriculum courses plus guest instructor programs from recognized trainers like Massad Ayoob and John Farnam.

Their core offering is Louisiana concealed carry permit training ($150, includes lunch) and Mississippi Enhanced Permit training—both state-required to carry concealed. But that's just the baseline. They run 15+ different courses across skill levels:

NRA Foundation Courses: - NRA Home Firearm Safety (4 hours, $50) — Classroom only, covers safe handling and storage - NRA Basic Pistol Shooting (8 hours, $135) — Classroom plus range time for beginners - NRA CCW Course (7-10 hours, $200) — Legal considerations, defensive shooting, situational awareness - NRA Rifle Shooting (8 hours, $175) — Rifle fundamentals, marksmanship, positions - NRA Shotgun Shooting (10 hours, $195) — Shotgun-specific technique and safety - NRA Personal Protection In Home (8 hours, $175) — Home defense, legal aspects - NRA Personal Protection Outside Home — Basic (9 hours, $200) or Advanced (5 additional hours, $135)

Intermediate & Advanced: - Intermediate Pistol Training / Draw Clinic (4 hours, $100) — Concealment draw, accuracy under speed - Defensive Pistol (8 hours, $200) — Dynamic range work, cover drills, stress scenarios - NRA Range Safety Officer (9 hours, $135) — Certifies you as an RSO for managing ranges

Guest Instructor Programs: - MAG-20 Live Fire by Massad Ayoob (20 hours, $520) — Armed self-defense principles with 850+ rounds fired, includes police-style qualification - MAG-30 Range (30 hours, $519) — 3-day advanced course requiring MAG-20 certificate; 3,000-round training regimen with 8 qualifications at 90% minimum - DTI Defensive Handgun by John Farnam (18 hours, $795) — Two-day course covering threat evaluation, force continuum, low-light shooting, cover and movement

• •RangeMaster Basic Instructor Development (3 days / 24 hours, call for pricing) — Intensive program covering adult learning theory, training delivery, coaching methodology, handgun operation, and combat marksmanship. Students fire ~850 rounds, must pass written exam and shooting qualification. Accepted for instructor licensing in Oklahoma, South Carolina, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida.

• •Emergency First Aid Fundamentals / Gunshot Wound Care (8 hours, $140) — CPR, AED, wound control, and gunshot wound treatment specifically designed for firearms instructors.

• •Church Security Classroom (4 hours, $100) — Emergency protocols, threat ID, access control, crowd management
• •Real Estate Safety (3 hours, $100) — Pre-screening clients, situational awareness, safety apps for agents

• •Private Pistol Coaching Sessions ($100-150 per 1-2 hour session) — One-on-one work on safe handling, accuracy, and concealment draw. By appointment with Bill Long.

Pick a course, pay online, receive confirmation email with agenda, equipment list, and enrollment instructions. Most courses are offered multiple times yearly; some are "any date" by appointment. Contact info:

• •Phone: (504) 729-0255 or (985) 264-6636
• •Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
• •Mailing: PO Box 661, Mandeville, LA 70471

Most courses need you to bring your own firearm (serviceable revolver or semi-auto, .38 Special minimum), holster, magazines/speedloaders, and ammunition. Range-heavy courses require significant ammo counts (MAG-30 alone is 3,000 rounds). Specific requirements listed with each course.