Basic Pistol Course:

 

Teaches the basic knowledge and skills, required for owning and operating a pistol safely.

• We offer one class a month that combines both the NRA Basic Pistol and the South Carolina Concealed Weapon Permit class; free of charge to those adults that are not prohibited from possessing or using firearms.

• Your registration includes the entire class for that week. The classroom portion is conducted at 1511 Taylor Street on the Tuesday and Thursday evening (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) and Saturday (8:oo a.m. until completion) of the week that the class is scheduled.

• Attendance at all sessions of that week's class is required for completion.

• We also offer a series of Ladies only classes designed to provide a woman friendly atmosphere. 

• Note: Double Action Only pistols chambered in 9mm (Para, Luger, 9X19) thru .45ACP and revolvers in 38 special or larger (no magnums) with a suitable (Instructor approved OUTSIDE THE WAIST BAND (OWB) belt holster made of leather, Kydex or molded plastic). The gun / holster combination shall be approved Tuesday evening for use during the Saturday range portion of the classes. No .380s or smaller caliber is acceptable for class use.

• The instructor provides a limited number of suitable pistols with holsters for use in class by the students. It is the student's responsibility to acquire a minimum of 100 rounds of the proper target ammo for the range portion of the class. 

• The registration page is found by clicking on the book or card above. Please read the entire site for important information.

 

Note: These classes are hosted for free by the Columbia Police Department.