South Carolina CWP Training for PGC members and family.
Objectives: Satisfy the South Carolina state required training and practical gun handling skills for a Concealed Weapons Permit. These skills include safely presenting a pistol from a concealed carry holster and shooting from concealment.
Prerequisite: #1: Successful completion of the PGC Basic Pistol Shooting Course. This requirement may also be satisfied by certification from the PGC Chief Instructor, or a PGC Pistol Competition Match Director, stating that the student has the requisite level of competent safe pistol handling experience required to attend this course. Military and Law Enforcement firearms experience is also recognized, as determined by the course instructor.
Prerequisite #2: The student is expected to be proficient at the use and operation of their handgun; there will be no coaching or training provided during the range period. Additionally, it is expected that all students will be proficient at competently and safely presenting the handgun from a concealed holster. It is highly recommended that students take the NRA Defensive Pistol class prior to this class to ensure they have received training on presenting a handgun from a concealed holster. Students who are not proficient, or who are unsafe while drawing their pistol from the holster will be dismissed from class.
Prerequisite #3: Written (email) approval from the course instructor is required before purchasing this course. Contact Mike Quigley by email at; PistolClasses@PalmettoGunClub.org.
Class Length: 8 to 10 hours.
Maximum Class Size: 8 Students (May vary depending upon instructor availability.)
Equipment Needed: Personal eye and ear protection. A modern handgun with a strong-side holster suitable for concealment, 100 rounds of factory ammunition with spare magazines.
Certificates and Documentation: Upon successful course completion, the student will be awarded a PGC Club Certificate and the instructor will sign the appropriate portions of the SLED application forms to apply for a South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit.
Terms and Conditions:
The purchase of PGC Training Courses requires prior written approval from the course instructor. Class seating is limited and prerequisites or pre-qualifications may apply. Please refer to the course description or the PGC website for contact information. Course fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.