Templar Security Service

Templar Security Service operates statewide across South Carolina with headquarters in Charleston, providing firearms training and security services to civilians, business owners, and armed security professionals.

Owner and Captain Oscar Knight is certified across multiple disciplines and delivers personal instruction. This isn't a factory-line class—you get one-on-one training with the owner, or group discounts (4+ people) for your crew.

Oscar Knight holds active certifications in:

• •NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting – Foundation firearms safety and marksmanship
• •SC Concealed Weapons Permit Instructor – Everything needed to legally carry concealed in South Carolina
• •SC SLED Security Officer Instructor – Professional armed security guard training and certification
• •Taser Instructor – Certified to teach electronic control device deployment
• •OC Spray Instructor – In-house certified on pepper spray and defensive sprays

The math here is straightforward: most defensive situations end without a shot fired. Training teaches you when not to draw, how to de-escalate, and what legally happens after any use of force. A trained carrier is statistically more law-abiding than the general public and stays more aware of their surroundings.

Recent events in downtown Charleston made this real for the community. Being trained and prepared could save a life—yours or someone else's.

Templar's trained teams have worked everything from festivals in Columbia to concert venues and sporting events. They staff both armed and unarmed positions depending on venue requirements and event security regulations. Professional, alert personnel who understand crowd management, threat assessment, and coordination with local law enforcement.

"Being an armed security guard, your weapon proficiency could save a person's life. Which is a huge responsibility, that is why being trained and continued training is extremely important."

Weapon safety isn't intuitive. Different guns have different safeties, different handling requirements, different legal implications. Templar focuses on the knowledge gap—how weapons actually work, when they're legally justified, what mistakes cost you.

Charleston headquarters | Statewide South Carolina coverage | 24-hour availability

Operates across all South Carolina cities and counties. Training can be scheduled for your location or their Charleston facility.

Email [email protected] with your area of interest and they'll provide detailed pricing and scheduling. Group rates available for 4+ participants. Professional consultation is free.