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J and D Free 2 Carry
Lawton, OK
•5.0 (1 reviews)
•John Parnell is a disabled Army veteran with over 18 years of service and extensive firearms training from the military. He runs J and D Free 2 Carry out of Lawton, OK, offering private and group concealed carry classes, women's self-defense training, and firearms education for teenagers. Certificat...
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John Parnell is a disabled Army veteran with over 18 years of service and extensive firearms training from the military. He runs J and D Free 2 Carry out of Lawton, OK, offering private and group concealed carry classes, women's self-defense training, and firearms education for teenagers.
Certifications: - Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training of Oklahoma (C.L.E.E.T.) - U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Firearms Instructor/Range Safety Officer
The 8-hour concealed carry class covers Oklahoma Self-Defense Act requirements and includes:
- •Handgun basics and safety rules
- •Clearing semi-automatics and revolvers
- •Understanding striker-fired handguns, revolvers, and semi-automatics
- •Magazine selection and handgun selection
- •Individual and family home security planning
- •Situational awareness and conflict avoidance tactics
- •Physiological and legal impacts of using deadly force
Classes include classroom instruction AND range time. Textbooks are provided in the course price.
| Course | Details |
|---|---|
| Concealed Carry & Home Defense | Full 8-hour class before applying for Oklahoma permit |
| Women's Handgun & Self-Defense | Designed for women learning to handle, fire, and reload safely |
| 16+ Teen Handgun Training | Fundamentals, safety, and responsibility for young shooters |
| Basic Handgun Class | 2026 special: normally $50, half-price for new year and birthdays |
| Church Safety CCW | Faith team training on responsible carry and congregation protection |
| Real Estate Agent Safety | Self-defense training for agents working vulnerable environments |
| Public Threat Training | Signs, statistics, and awareness related to mass shooting incidents |
John teaches private training and group training. Classes happen at his Lawton location or he comes to you—any time, any day. Just call to schedule.
- •Women-specific training: Designed for people living alone or with families who want to protect themselves and others. The course builds confidence and covers when to use deadly force.
- •Teen training: Focused introduction for ages 16+. Students learn proper grip, stance, handling, handgun parts, identifying unsafe situations, and building responsibility.
- •Basic Handgun Class: ~~$50~~ $25 (2026 new year special)
- •Birthday discount: 50% off
- •Textbooks: Included with class price, available at discount if purchased separately
"The class instruction was very clear and thorough. Being a novice on the range with a new gun I'd never shot made me apprehensive. But the instructor and his assistants were most helpful and reassuring. I did better than I dreamed of." — Julia W., 5-star review
- •Address: Lawton, OK 73507
- •Phone: (918) 815-0583
- •Email: [email protected]
- •Hours: 24/7 (call anytime to schedule)
- •Availability: Private and group training any time, any day
- •Class booking: Submit requests at least 3 days in advance.