Training
3 upcoming classes / 3 programs / 2 instructors
Bluegrass Defensive Concepts
Firearm Instructor in Richmond, KY
Bluegrass Defensive Concepts offers NRA Basic Pistol and KY CCDW Permit courses, along with Concealed Carry Skills Level 1 and Level 2 training.
- Area
- Richmond KY
- Website
- bgdefensive.com
Quick Answers
Are classes listed?
3 dated classes
Upcoming Classes
Class NRA Beginner
NRA Basic Pistol & KY CCDW Permit Course
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Price
- Free
Class CCW
Concealed Carry Skills Level 1
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Price
- Free
Class CCW
Concealed Carry Skills Level 2
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Price
- Free
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Firearm Instructors
Profile Details
Training and Classes
- Certifications
- NRA Pistol, NRA Rifle, NRA Shotgun, NRA Range Safety Officer, ACS/STBC Stop The Bleed, Rangemaster Certified Advanced Instructor
- Regions served
- KY
Instructor Roster
William Hicks
Instructor
NRA Pistol NRA Shotgun NRA Rifle NRA Range Safety Officer Pistol Rifle Shotgun Range Safety
Bill Hicks has 40+ years of shooting experience with Rifles, shotguns and pistols, 20 years as a first responder and 25 years as a KY certified EMT-B.
Samantha Hicks
Instructor
NRA Pistol NRA Range Safety Officer Pistol Range Safety NRA Pistol ACS/STBC Stop The Bleed NRA Range Safety Officer Master’S In Education; Former Wildland Firefighter And K9 SAR Handler
Samantha Hicks started her journey into shooting sports and self-defense about 10 years ago. Based on one bad experience with that 'typical instructor' you unfortunately often hear about, she decided that simple put, she could treat people like they were important regardless of their sex, fears or any other demographic. Sam has earned a master’s in education...
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