Time: The class promptly starts at the time indicated on registration.

Location: Class will be held at our retail location with the qualification to follow at Mid Carolina Rifle Club.

Equipment and dress:

• No low-cut shirts.
• Closed toed shoes required, hat, eye and ear protection on the range is mandatory. 
• Student must possess a pistol at least two magazines.
• 50 rounds of ammunition, it is recommended to bring 100 so qual can be reshot if necessary.
• Rigid holster appropriate for your handgun. No floppy nylon holsters or Black Hawk Serpa holsters.
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Topics of discussion:

• Statutory and case law of South Carolina relating to handguns and the use of deadly force.
• Prohibited carry locations in South Carolina, duty to inform law enforcement and proper procedures when interacting with law enforcement officers while carrying.
• Causes of gun accidents.
• Proper storage, best practices to reduce risk of accidental injury to children and others.
• Four cardinal rules of gun safety, what they mean and how to properly follow them.
• Parts of a pistol.
• Cycle of function.
• Pistol maintenance.
• Ammunition and malfunctions.
• Loading/unloading a semiautomatic pistol and revolver.
• Shooting fundamentals.
• "Cocked and Locked" carrying of a firearm.
• Proper holster selection and securing the firearm in a holster.
• Responding to another person who attempts to take your firearm from your holster.
• Avoidance, deterrence, deescalation techniques and strategies.
• The actual firing of a handgun during qualification. CWP shooting qualification of 50 rounds.
• Range safety brief, medical plan, and range procedures.

Notes:

• When signing up please include the type of pistol you intend on brining to the class, make, model, caliber and holster make and model. 
• If student needs ammunition, eye or ear protection it can be purchased before the trip to the range for qualification.
• Students will be given a packet which also includes the completed application and instructions with how to process with SLED.

Safety and equipment restrictions:

We apologize but the following gun manufactures or models are prohibited: Sig Sauer P320, any and all variants, Hi-Point, Standard Arms, Diamondback DB380, Jennings, Bryco, Lorcin, Jimenez Arms, Bersa Thunder 380CC, Charter Arms, Rohm, AMT .380 Backup, Remington R51, and SCCY. We highly recommend no micro guns.

The reason for these restrictions is the safety of our students and staff. Please contact us if you do not have an appropriate holster or gun combination and we can help you. We are here to serve you and ensure you are competent and safe.

Terms: Tuition paid in full is non-refundable Reschedules can be approved: Enrolled clients are permitted to reschedule one (1) time. Failure to show up to the rescheduled date forfeits any tuition or deposits already paid. No additional reschedules will be allowed. Gomander USA, LLC reserves the right to reschedule any class due severe weather, or low enrollment. By doing business with Gomander USA, LLC you are agreeing to opt in to receive reminders, confirmation emails, informational emails, general information, and occasional marketing materials by email and/or text message from Gomander USA, LLC and agree to any associated fees incurred from your cellular provider.