Why train with Us?

There are a lot of reasons, let's look at a couple.

Do I have to make another trip meet you at a range somewhere?

No. Our covered, heated range is right here and you get it all done in one trip.

I'm a woman, what advice can you give me about how I can conceal a gun?

We have a female instructor on staff to answer questions from our female students about what, where and how to conceal.

I have never owned a gun. Do you have a class for me?

Click the INTRO tab above. We'll teach you safety and marksmanship for only $50 with your gun or ours. We have no conflict of interest when we show you different types of guns and make recommendations because we don't sell them. Free consulting on your gun or holster purchase is just a bonus.

Do you re-schedule if only one or two people show up?

We don't. You just get better training.

A student just last week told me about comparing notes with his friend who took a different CCW class. He remarked that his friend got very little out of it but the certificate he needed to apply (he already KNEW how to target shoot). Our smaller classes teach you why all the skills most shooters improve on at the range work against you in self defense situations.

Click on the 'mailbag' tab above for unsolicited emails past students sent in.


The Concealed Carry Application Process

Do I apply for a license before taking training?

You take training FIRST. For when, where and cost, click the Carry Classes tab above.
To apply for a license you must be 21 years old and bring your training certificate with you. Application for a license to carry a gun in MO is made at the Sheriff of your county. If you live in St. Louis County, you apply in Clayton on the lower level of the old courthouse at the County Police Dept where you once went for a permit to purchase a handgun (before we repealed that law). City of St. Louis residents apply to the city Sheriff. They will take your picture and fingerprints and up to $100. They then have 45 days to approve your application. You must return in person when notified to pick it up. This is not your license to carry, that comes from the driver's license office when you take the approval in and have it put on a state ID card. This card will list an expiration date in three years when you must return to the Sheriff to apply for a renewal. Renewals can cost up to $50 and there is no additional training required. However, many people return to us at that time to get an update on the laws and brush up on their skills. Repeat students only pay $60 for the class.

For regular CCW class cost and locations, click on the "Carry Classes" tab above.

If you want good training, come be our guest for the day. From the lunch you are served right down to the quality of the chair you sit on for 8 hours, the experience we offer is a cut above the rest. People come from all over Missouri and Illinois to train here. They are so pleased that many even return for our Advanced 1 to learn how to stop doing the wrong moves they're used to making and do more than target shooting.

We've been firearms instructors for almost 30 years and we don't just teach the basic class the state requires, so we have a depth of knowledge that instructors who only teach a CCW class just don't have. People who already have their permit come here because we can take them beyond the basics. We do more classes than anybody which results in ours being HALF the size of most others. We would rather hold a couple of small classes per week than a couple of large ones per month. We're so serious about defensive handgun training that if you have a few people, we'll set up a class for you on almost any day. Sometimes we don't post these. If you would like to host a class we can even come to you! We travel all over to put on concealed carry permit and also Advanced classes for groups. Just ask for details.

CCW class information

We're just 40 minutes west of St. Louis out Hwy 30 in Franklin County. You could also take 44 to Eureka to get here (map sent when you sign-up). If you're coming from the Cuba / Sullivan direction, it's 10 minutes east of the Hwy 44 St. Clair exit on Hwy 30. We also hold classes at Lake of the Ozarks in Brumley, near Osage Beach (click on Ozarks above to see that schedule). Come sit in our comfortable classroom, enjoy a good lunch and shoot right here from our enclosed shooting area in any weather. Qualify for a Concealed Carry License from Missouri, Florida or Maine in one 8 hour (8-4) class. Get handgun training from an instructor who has been certified for almost 30 years by the NRA and over 15 Years by Law Enforcement Training Institute.

Cost

The fee for the Carry Concealed licensing class is $125/person for new students and half price for repeat ones. Change from Utah to a MO CCW license and get a $25 discount. If you have a MO license you can get in one of our classes with a $50 discount and keep up with the law changes! Join us for a day and learn some real defensive skills to get started on a higher level of training. Begin to understand pistolcraft as a martial art. (Questions? Call 314-691-5005 NO text). Bring an additional $10 to class for each gun if you need to use our guns. The guns we provide are self-defense type handguns, NOT target pistols, or you may bring your own handguns and ammo. If you have some 9mm to burn, for an extra $20 you can shoot a full auto after class! Your CCW class will include lunch, soft drinks and eye and ear protection if you need them.

Just check out all the classes posted on the left, click on the one you want to attend, fill out the form and sign up. We'll send you an email confirming your seat with a map attached. If the one you want is full, you may ask for standby seating in case we get a cancellation. Need a different day? Ask. THESE ARE NOT THE ONLY CLASSES.

WHAT'S IN THE CONCEALED CARRY CLASS

The course of fire is a 20 round qualification with both a revolver AND a semi-auto. You must also practice shooting 50 rounds out of each gun. Those who are new to handguns should click on the INTRO tab above and come do some shooting privately with an instructor instead of attempting to fire the required 140 rounds all in the CCW class.

NO LIVE AMMO ALLOWED IN CLASSROOM. NO EXCEPTIONS. First we extensively review proper handgun safety. Then the good and bad points of both semi-autos and revolvers, including the differing reloading drills. The Weaver stance vs. isosceles, proper grip, marksmanship fundamentals for target work and then as applied on the street. Cleaning and safe storage are touched on as well. After we are satisfied that everyone has a firm grasp of safe gun handling, you get your handgun and ammo from your car and shoot. Bring any handgun and ammo you want to shoot and eye and ear protection if you have them. The law requires a student to demonstrate proficiency AND qualify with both a revolver and a semi-auto. If you have only one (or none) we can supply a gun and ammo for $10 per (waived if you took our INTRO). I like to see people shoot what they intend to carry, but not if it means buying your first gun to take the class. If you're new to handguns, shoot some of ours first so you can make a more informed decision about what to buy. We do not sell guns, so we have NO conflict of interest when we recommend one for you. We can supply enough .22 ammo to get it done if you need to rent one of our guns. Bring your own ammo for your gun (no reloads). WE DO NOT SELL AMMO. The afternoon session covers use of force and firearms laws, and how to survive the court system later.

Where should I apply for my Concealed Carry License?

You must apply for a Missouri concealed carry license in the county where you live. Permit fees vary in the St. Louis area. We list some here; St. Louis County$76 City of St. Louis$100 St Charles$100.00 Lincoln$100 Jefferson$100 Franklin$63.25 Washington$100 Warren$100 Phelps$ Crawford$100 Iron$ St. Genevieve$ Perry$ Montgomery$78.25

If you're new to handguns....

New to guns? Want to work with a new gun a bit? Get a little personal instruction?

People use this block of training for lots of reasons. If you're new to guns, you'll get classroom safety instruction and then work closely with an instructor on our range. You can use one of our guns or bring your own. We'll work with you until you are safe and comfortable with any gun you choose. We have a female instructor on staff too if you would like a woman's perspective on any aspect of concealed carry. You can even shoot the CCW qualification privately and have it already done when you take the CCW class.

$50/person. Never done when a CCW class is being held.

You may also use this time to consult about how to carry or set up a gun, install and sight in that new laser or work on any aspect of handgun skill with an instructor on our range and learn techniques to improve your skill OR your marksmanship and see how they are two completely different things! Retired law enforcement personnel even use this session to get their annual HR 218 qualification done. Make an appointment below.

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The info in the Date/Time field will become the subject line in the mail we get. Use the comments box to let us know what you wish to accomplish and what guns, if any, you will bring. We will send back a detailed map to us. All correspondence and training is strictly confidential. Keep in mind that we may have classes that are not posted and will have to check the schedule and let you know if the range is available. If the time you need is already taken, we will call or email you to work out a mutually agreeable one.

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St. Louis CCW's Advanced Classes 1-4

$90 gets you an hour in the classroom on a defensive technique followed by practial application of that technique on the range. These sessions will hone your defensive shooting skills. Work closely with an instructor and learn to perform drills that will build skill and safety discipline and help you to react quickly and effectively to a threat that is within ten feet and coming at you, which accounts for 70% of lethal force encounters. Stop training yourself to FIRE at a target and start learning techniques to ACQUIRE one! These drills cannot be done at public ranges.

When most people go to the range, they are going to the range to build self-defense skills. When they get there, they target shoot, which reinforces all the bad habits and wrong muscle memory they have from years of standing in one place shooting at a target that is also standing in one place. These won't win a lethal force encounter. The most important skill you need on the street is to acquire the threat quickly and get shots off NOW, sometimes while on the move.

In Advanced training you have multiple targets to choose from and an instructor by your side. There is nothing in front of you to get in the way of coming up on the target from the low ready or retention position, so we can show you the best way to quickly acquire and fire. We are not limited by the state requirements we have to cover in the CCW class and we can start showing you how to unlearn all the wrong muscle memory target shooting at the range has built into your gun handling. We'll talk about into tactical awareness, mindset, and get you started practicing pistolcraft as a martial art.

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Request a day and time and then return here after we confirm availability to reserve with a credit card. The Date/Time field will be the subject line in our inbox (so we can tell at a glance what session each mail is about). Use the comments box to let us know things like your skill level and what kind of guns, if any, you will bring and what you want to work on. All correspondence and training is strictly confidential. We will send you back a detailed map to us. If the date you choose is already full, we will call or email you to work out another one. We won't refund a no show without 24 hours notice once we agree to reserve time for you though, so if you would like to call us first, feel free to do so at 314-691-5005 NO text.

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Non-resident carry licenses

We can qualify you for Florida or Maine

UTAH HAS NEW RULES THAT PREVENT MISSOURIANS FROM GETING A UTAH LICENSE unless they already have one from MO so I am no longer a Utah instructor. Anyone living in a state that accepts Utah's license now has to send their home state CCW license with their application for a Utah one.

Missouri residents will get their best protection from liability and the best coverage while traveling with a Missouri license. Show us your out of state license to get $25 off on a Mo certificate.

At one time, many of our students got a non-resident license to carry from Florida or Utah. Our class will show you serious liability reasons why they are no longer the easiest choice for a Missouri resident. They were also once honored in more places, but that is no longer the case. Go to the Missouri Attorney General's Concealed Carry Reciprocity page to see not only what states accept Missouri's license but also to find out what the laws of each state are.

NOTE: Some states that now deny conceal and carry privileges to holders of a NON-RESIDENT license are: CO, FL, MI, NH, SC.

Our students send us mail....

Greg, Thanks for your good training, this made Fox 2 news.
A burglar attacked me in my home and demanded money while holding MY XD40 loaded & chambered. That is the only night I forgot to take it to bed.
After getting body slammed (broke 3 ribs) I knew I was dead, so I rolled over & got my Glock, racked & fired. Police say it was a good shoot. I was groggy when woke from a sound sleep and had milliseconds to make my decision. Thanks to your training I got one in him. I am still freaked out over it & feel even worse that I shot him but if I didn't I would be dead.
Several channels wanted my interview but being still freaked I said 'No comment'. Now I feel I should have done the interviews & told the news that without your training and methods I would be dead. So thanks for your excellent training course. Now I gotta go to Hillsboro with my bill of sale & try to get my guns back.

Greg:
I really enjoyed your class last Sunday. I didn't want to say anything at your class but I am a Commercial Motor Vehicle Officer for the Highway Patrol. I have attended Patrol gun classes for the last 15 years. I can honestly say that your class was the single best 8 hrs of any class I have attended in my 15 years with the Highway Patrol. As a law enforcement officer I went in to your class with low expectations and came out very impressed. You certainly have my endorsement for anyone wanting to take a CC class and feel free to quote me as one who endorses and recommends your school.
Keith

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I have been shooting for 35 years with six years of military arms training and a member of the NRA. I learned much more than I thought I would, and I thought I knew quite a bit. First and foremost the techniques for safe handling are invaluable and I must thank you for emphasizing it so heavily. I have already re-taught my family safe handling of firearms. Furthermore, your approach to training is unprecedented by anything I have experienced as you had my full attention the entire day, which is saying something from a guy who can't stay awake while sitting for any length of time. I truly learned a great deal and will recommend you to anyone who will listen! Thanks,
Roy

The class was far more than I ever expected, even after being recommended by a friend. Your presentation is a well rounded balance of practical, tactical, moral, and legal responsibility of owning a firearm, and carrying lethal force. Having been a target shooter and hunter, with long guns and handguns for 40+ years, I really didn't believe that the class was anything more than meeting a state requirement. HOW WRONG I WAS! I learned more in 8 hours than I had in a lifetime of recreational gun use! And walked away realizing how much more I needed to learn. Your approach to teaching is easily understandable, and sensible.
Bill

Thanks again for the outstanding CCW training and for allowing us to have our own training date last Thursday. I have spoken with our entire group since the class and they were all extremely satisfied . . . I was told by a friend that his CCW class from a different company was very cookie cutter and boring. He told me he felt like they were just covering the basic requirements of the training to push the folks thru. We were all very pleased to find that this was not the case with your program and everyone learned so much more than we thought we would. Your insight and techniques were outstanding.

Greg explained with great flare and complete joy, what to expect. Carrying a gun is a lot more than (just) that. From picking out a gun to all the reasons for laws and the understanding of them. With all his zest and the ability to teach one how carry a concealed weapon it's the best thought out presentation, And with great insightful commentary.  YOU WILL LEARN . . . . thanks greg.

Greg,
We did not get a chance to personally thank you for the class today. You turned a bureaucratic requirement into a truly informative and interesting experience. I just wanted to get a chance to thank you one on one.
James, Master Sergeant, US Army

I just wanted to tell you thank you for the great class and great instruction. you helped me more in the last few days than i ever thought possible. i came to you because i was told by my friends that have taken your class that u were one of the best and i would have to agree. i was looking for something more helpful than just the minimum basic b.s. and you did not dissapoint, so THANK YOU!
Jeremy

Greg,
I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much I appreciated your firearm safety class. I appreciate the way you took extra time to instruct & demonstrate firearm safety to my family. As you know I have 5 kids 3 boys & 2 girls ages 5yo to 15yo. All of them enjoyed your class (and the lunch and hospitality your wife and kids showed them). I noticed the other day my boys were outside playing "guns" (as boys will do) and they were practicing the safety techniques that you taught them. (finger off the trigger, proper sight alignment) Also my littlest one came up to me on his own a few days later and said "Dad this is this a sight picture." as he demonstrated with his fingers and hands. Thank you, the class was definitely worth the money we spent (which was hardly anything) and the patience and instruction you gave my kids and my wife and I was excellent. My wife and I plan on attending your CCW and advance classes in the near future. Thanks to you and to your wife and kids for a great time and educational experience.
Jerel

Shoot scenarios on a FATS III Simulator!

Scenarios that force shoot/no shoot decisions in a split second

This allows you to try defensive shooting you can't do at target ranges. Try an hour of simulator time and shoot scenarios to see how you actualy perform when caught by surprise and need to react to a threat. (Cannot be done during a CCW class.)

Learn to react quickly and effectively to a threat. Save your ammo and do these drills on our FATS III simulator just like the military and police do! Time on the FATS III simulator is $60 for the first hour, additional hours @$40.

Shoot hundreds of rounds in simulated confrontations while eliminating ammo cost! Stop training yourself to fire at a target and start learning to ACQUIRE and fire on a threat! The operator will play a scenario out on a screen in front of you. The person you see may become life threatening....or not. Think fast, draw and shoot...or not. Find out where your shots go. We replay the situation in slow motion and every shot you fired displays on the screen exactly where and when it hit (or missed).

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If you have a group and a place to shoot, we can come to you. The fee is $125 per person. We don't serve lunch, but there is a refrigerator and microwave available for whatever you bring to eat and drink. You must qualify with both types of gun so bring $10 per gun to the class if you need us to supply them for you. If you HAVE your MO license already but want defensive handgun training, open seats in the classroom are $60 (space permitting). Checks must be received IN ADVANCE. Make them out to St. Louis CCW. Our mailing address is:

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***PLEASE NOTE: The course of fire is a 20 round qualification with both a revolver AND a semi-auto. You must also practice shooting 50 rounds out of each gun. Those who are new to handguns should click on the INTRO tab above and come do some shooting privately with an instructor instead of attempting to fire the required 140 rounds all in the CCW class. Gun rental is included with the Intro. Any gun you need to borrow at the CCW class is a $10 per gun maintenence fee (our ammo). There is a $20/person fee if you shoot the submachinegun after class (your factory 9mm).

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