What they offer
- Format
- In person
- Also teaches in
- Greater Columbia, South Carolina
Prices
As published by the business.
- Range fee for personal training $10 per session
- Gun rental (pistol, holster, eye protection, ear protection) $10 per class
- CWP shooting qualification retry $25 per retry
- Personal training $60 per hour
- SC CWP & The Concealed Lifestyle group rate $85 per student, 8-student minimum · Private groups of 8 or more
- Beginners Pistol tuition $115 per student
- Beginners Pistol + CWP tuition $129 per student
- Defensive Pistol Tactics tuition $225 per student
Classes
As published by the business.
| Class | Format | Length | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners Pistol + CWPCombined beginner pistol and South Carolina CWP training in one class.Who it’s for: Adults aged 18–99; New or less-experienced shootersIncluded and extra costs: A .22LR pistol and 50 rounds of ammunition are provided; A take-home resource packet and completed application with SLED processing instructionsProvider’s credential claim: Provider says it covers the SLED-required material and shooting qualification for South Carolina CWP training; SLED reviews and approves applications. (credential source captured October 19, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 8 hr | $129 | Official page for Beginners Pistol + CWP, Safe Family Defense |
| Defensive Pistol TacticsAdvanced handgun class for intermediate and experienced shooters covering controlled shooting while moving, drawing under stress, tactical and speed reloads, use of cover, and stress inoculation…Who it’s for: Intermediate and experienced shootersIncluded and extra costs: Ammunition available in class for purchase; Student must bring pistol, holster, electronic ear protection, eye protection, at least 3 magazines, a magazine holster that holds 2 magazines, at least 250 rounds of ammunition, ball cap, closed-toed shoes | Format: In person | Length: 5 hr | $225 | Official page for Defensive Pistol Tactics, Safe Family Defense |
| Beginners PistolEntry-level handgun class covering gun safety, pistol parts, maintenance, storage, ammunition and malfunctions, shooting fundamentals, and live fire on a range, preparing students for the SLED CWP…Who it’s for: Adults and students 13+ considering firearms ownership; First-time shooters; Prospective CWP applicants with no prior handgun experienceIncluded and extra costs: A .22LR pistol and 50 rounds of ammunition are provided; Additional .22LR ammunition available for purchase for $10/box; Higher-caliber rentals and ammo available for purchase in classProvider’s credential claim: Provider says the class prepares students to pass the SLED CWP shooting qualification required to apply for a South Carolina CWP. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 3 hr | $115 | Official page for Beginners Pistol, Safe Family Defense |
| Personal TrainingPrivate one-on-one handgun coaching tailored to the student's goals, from beginner fundamentals to CWP qualification prep and law enforcement qualification prep, held at Mid-Carolina Rifle Club.Who it’s for: Anyone who prefers one-on-one instruction; CWP holders sharpening a specific skill; New shooters; Returning shooters wanting a refresherIncluded and extra costs: $10 range fee per session; A firearm is not provided; students bring their own handgun | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | $60 | Official page for Personal Training, Safe Family Defense |
| SC CWP & The Concealed LifestylePremier private-group South Carolina CWP class for shooters already comfortable operating a handgun; goes beyond the SLED-required curriculum to prepare students for the day-to-day realities of…Who it’s for: Private groups of 8 or more (families, friends, coworkers, church or neighborhood groups); Shooters with existing handgun proficiencyIncluded and extra costs: Ammunition available for purchase in class: 9mm, .380 ACP, .40 S&W, .22 LR; Comprehensive take-home resource packet with completed SLED application and processing instructions; Gun rental (pistol, holster, eye protection, ear protection) available for $10Provider’s credential claim: Provider says completing the class fulfills the training portion of the SC CWP requirements; SLED reviews and approves all CWP applications and Safe Family Defense does not issue permits or guarantee approval. (credential source captured October 23, 2026) | Format: In person | Length: 9 hr | $85 | Official page for SC CWP & The Concealed Lifestyle, Safe Family Defense |
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Sources and corrections
Sources: safefamilydefense.com.
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