3vs Firearms Training

3V's Firearms Training was built on a simple premise: women are vital, valuable, and victorious—and should know how to protect themselves. Owner and chief instructor Adina Hamilton has 15+ years of shooting experience and remembers being intimidated by firearms, so she created this space specifically to help women overcome that fear and gain real confidence.

Hamilton's credentials are substantial. She holds certifications as an: - NRA Certified Pistol Instructor - NRA Certified Range Safety Officer - USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) Instructor - SC Concealed Weapons Permit Instructor - Stop the Bleed Instructor - A Girl and A Gun Chapter Facilitator for Charleston

Defensive & Concealed Carry: - Defensive Handgun Level 1 ($200, $180 for AG&AG members) — Focuses on real-world application beyond static lane shooting. Covers marksmanship, defensive mindset, and movement from the waistband holster. - SC Concealed Weapons Permit ($150, $125 members) — 6-hour comprehensive course on South Carolina's concealed carry laws, use of force, and proper firearms handling and storage. - Women's Handgun Introduction ($100, $80 members) — 2-hour introductory session tailored to your skill level. Individual or small groups (max 4). - NRA Basic Pistol ($150, $125 members) — Covers safety rules, pistol types, ammunition basics, shooting fundamentals, positions, common errors, cleaning, and skill maintenance.

Awareness & Prevention: - Situational Awareness ($35, $30 members) — 2-hour class teaching survivor mindset, color codes of awareness, use of force, and voice commands. Designed to make you the "wrong person" for an assailant to target. - NRA Refuse to Be a Victim ($50, $40 members) — 4-hour seminar on criminal psychology, home security, cyber safety, carjack avoidance, and crime prevention strategies. Includes handbook and completion certificate. - Legal Use of Force ($25, free for members) — Online class covering laws for legal force use inside and outside the home, with real-world scenario testing.

Home & Emergency Preparedness: - USCCA Developing a Personal Protection Plan ($25) — Online course on home invasion response, developing a home defense plan, and includes a home defense scenario. - Stop the Bleed ($30) — Interactive course teaching three life-saving techniques: direct pressure, wound packing, and proper tourniquet application.

Youth & Family: - Youth Introduction to Firearms ($50) — For ages 9+. Includes safety basics, shooting sports introduction, and hands-on shooting with professional instruction. Parent/guardian must attend. - Children's Firearms Safety ($20) — 1.5-hour classroom course on the four basic safety rules and what to do if a gun is found.

Cancellations must be emailed to [email protected]. Full refunds available if cancelled 72+ hours before class; 50% refund at 48 hours; no refund within 24 hours. One courtesy reschedule allowed with 24-hour notice. Late arrivals (15+ minutes) are not permitted to enter class.