This is not an NRA-approved course
- Course Length
- 8 hours
- Instructor
- Clinton "Cleetus" Butler
- Age Requirement
- 19 and older
- 18 and older for: U.S. Armed Forces or Honorably Discharged
- Prerequisites
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and a resident of Missouri (or a member of the Armed Forces stationed in Missouri, or their spouse)
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver's license, state ID, or other government-issued photo ID with proof of county residence (such as a utility bill or voter registration card)
- Must not have any Felony convictions (or pending felony charges)
- Must not have any violent misdemeanor convictions within the last 5 years
- Must not have two or more convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) or controlled substance misdemeanors within the last 5 years
- Must not be a fugitive from justice
- Must not have a dishonorable discharge from the military
- Must not have been adjudicated mentally incompetent within the past 5 years or currently committed to a mental health facility
- Must not have an active order of protection against you
- Required Equipment
- Pen and Paper
- Pistol with at least 40 rounds of training ammunition (NO LIVE AMMO IN THE CLASSROOM AT ANY TIME)
- Hearing and Eye protection
- If you need a firearm provided please let us know before the course date ($30 rental fee - includes ammunition)
If you want to carry a pistol to protect yourself or others, there are 4 things you MUST know:
- You MUST know WHAT the Self-defense laws are WHERE you are.
- You MUST know HOW to use your pistol.
- You MUST know WHEN to use your pistol.
- You MUST know WHO to talk to and what (not) to say in the aftermath of its use.
Learn these things and so much more at our 8-hour, low-stress CCW Course. Most of the day is spent in a comfortable classroom with plenty of coffee guaranteed fun!
You’ll learn:
- Universal Gun Safety Rules everyone needs to know
- How your pistol and ammunition work
- Storage, cleaning, and basic maintenance of your pistol
- How professional shooters grip a pistol for speed and accuracy
- How professional shooters use stance to shoot and move
- The 5 Controls of Marksmanship (S.H.O.T.S.)
- Fixing pistol malfunctions under stress
- Missouri Law relating to CCW and Use of Force
- Fundamentals of surviving an armed encounter
- Situational awareness tips and techniques
- How to secure a high-powered self-defense attorney at very low cost.
- …and more!
There is NO written test. The shooting portion of the class only takes a few minutes and by the time you leave the classroom it will be one of the easiest things you’ve ever done.
If you have a new pistol, this is the class for you.
Don’t own a pistol yet? Perfect, use one of ours.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your family’s safety and security, we’ll see you in class.