Straight Shootin' Firearms Training

Straight Shootin' Firearms Training operates hands-on firearms instruction in Lake Charles, Louisiana, focusing on two core programs: concealed carry certification and AR-15 platform building.

Their primary offering is the Louisiana concealed carry course, a full 8-hour class (8 AM–4 PM) that covers the essentials you need to know before carrying:

• •Pistol knowledge and safe gun handling
• •Ammunition fundamentals and shooting basics
• •Child safety and preventing unauthorized access
• •Louisiana law on deadly force and concealed carry
• •Handgun mechanics and range safety
• •Application process and qualification requirements

Pricing & Scheduling:

Classes run regularly with scheduled dates November 2025 through October 2026. Minimum 10 students required. If you don't own a handgun yet, don't buy one for the class—they rent guns for $40, which includes a box of ammunition for the qualification portion.

Their AR-15 workshop is a hands-on build experience. You walk through assembling an AR rifle or pistol with all tools provided, then immediately take your build to the range to test fire it. The workshop includes:

• •AR-15 history and platform overview
• •Parts discussion and modification options
• •Complete build walk-through with provided tools
• •All parts, magazine, and ammunition included
• •Range time to function-test your build

Build Options:

Deposit: $150 (minimum 4 participants, max 8 per class). They handle background checks and lower receiver transfers during the deposit process.

Advanced pistol instruction is also available. For groups of 10 or more, they'll work around your schedule to set up private courses. An online store is available for ammunition and supplies.