Tactical Excellence 4us

Tactical Excellence 4 Us trains Columbia-area shooters for the situations that actually matter. Their philosophy is simple: target practice isn't enough. You need to know how to respond when your home gets broken into or when you become an unexpected target on the street. That's what their scenario-based curriculum covers.

Their instructors bring serious credentials—law enforcement and military backgrounds, NRA certification, and SLED approval for all permit courses.

The CWP Training Course (Basic & Full) is their flagship offering and meets all South Carolina state requirements. It's SLED-approved, which means you can take it and go straight to applying for your permit.

What's Covered: - Firearm safety fundamentals - Ammunition selection and malfunction clearing - Shooting fundamentals and accuracy - Pistol selection and maintenance - The defensive mindset - South Carolina and federal concealed carry law - Permissible use of force - USCCA legal protection coverage

The course includes live-fire training at an indoor or outdoor range. The basic version runs $85–$120 (includes $50 non-refundable deposit) and happens every 1st and 3rd Saturday starting at 8am. Bring your own firearm, ammo, and PPE—or rent them at the range.

• •Important: You must be 18+ and a South Carolina resident (or from a state that recognizes SC permits) to apply.

Every 2nd & 4th Saturday. Minimum 2-hour booking.

Personalized instruction tailored to your skill level and goals. Whether you're learning firearms safety for the first time or refining advanced tactical techniques, the instructor customizes the curriculum.

Topics include: - Firearms safety (loading, unloading, carrying, storage) - Basic marksmanship (aim, breathing, grip) - Advanced techniques (shooting from different positions, shooting on the move, low-light shooting) - Tactical self-defense training - Specific firearm instruction - Competition preparation

All equipment and ammo provided. $50 non-refundable deposit required.

$150 for 2 hours ($75/hr), up to 4 people. Every 2nd & 4th Saturday.

Group courses cover firearm safety, handling, storage, and marksmanship fundamentals. You'll get dry-fire and live-fire training with certified instructors. Bring your own firearm and ammo, or rent equipment at the range. Eye and ear protection required.

Every Saturday, 8am–12pm (classroom) or 8am–4pm (classroom + range).

$50 classroom only | $70 classroom + range

Taught by Firearms Safety Instructor Damian White and Apprentice Leslie Jones. This course covers South Carolina's Constitutional Carry law and gives you solid firearms fundamentals whether you're pursuing a permit or not.

Basic pistol fundamentals for new shooters.

Range Day is open every 2nd & 4th Saturday and Sunday with three time slots: - 9:00am–11:00am - 1:00pm–3:00pm - 4:00pm–6:00pm

Each slot runs 2 hours for up to 4 people. This is where beginners and intermediate shooters practice and build fundamentals. No instruction focus—just range time to sharpen your skills.

"We are dedicated to preparing OUR community for the unique and often tragic situations that we encounter daily throughout America."

They understand that education is the foundation of responsible firearms ownership. Every instructor is experienced, patient, and focused on helping you achieve specific goals—whether that's getting your CWP, improving accuracy, or building confidence in self-defense scenarios.

Close coordination with South Carolina law enforcement ensures their CWP curriculum meets every state requirement for trouble-free permit applications.

• •Phone: 1-800-123-4567
• •Email: [email protected]

All classes require a $50 non-refundable deposit. 1-on-1 and group classes have a 2-hour minimum booking time. Sign up on their website for class schedules and special offerings.