What they offer
Shooting range
- Range rules
- Eye and ear protection are required for everyone on the line — shooters and observers.Eye and ear protection are required for everyone on the line.No drawing from the holster, movement, or unconventional positions unless an instructor has authorized it for that hour.No tracer, armor-piercing, steel-core, or incendiary ammunition. Factory or known-quality ammunition only.
Firearm instructor
- Format
- In person
Prices
As published by the business.
- Lane rental $40 per hour
- Essential Handgun Skills, family and friends offer $200 for 3 students attending the same session · New academy students only; one reservation and payment; cannot be combined with other promotions.
Discounts
- The Carry Guy Academy Insider Pass members Range use for $30/hour, saving $10 from the standard public rate · Off-peak weekdays
Classes
As published by the business.
| Class | Format | Length | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Pistol CourseTwo-hour advanced high-performance handgun course led by Curtis Harwell.Included and extra costs: 300–400 rounds suggested (student-provided) | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | Official page for Advanced Pistol Course, The Carry Guy • Curtis Harwell LLC. | |
| Fix-It Shooter Retraining (Fix Shot Course)One-on-one personalized training session to fix specific shooting issues: aim, sight picture, trigger pull, grip, recoil management, stance, and more. | Format: In person | Official page for Fix-It Shooter Retraining (Fix Shot Course), The Carry Guy • Curtis Harwell LLC. | ||
| Free SC CWP ClassFree (SLED-sponsored) South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit class. About 6–8 hours on Saturdays in Orangeburg. Curtis Harwell is a SLED-selected instructor.Who it’s for: SC residents seeking a CWPIncluded and extra costs: Handgun and 25 rounds of ammunition required for shooting qualification (student-provided or rentable); Pen, paper, ID, eye and ear protection (student-provided)Provider’s credential claim: Provider states students leave with the training documents SLED requires for a South Carolina CWP. SLED still issues the permit. | Format: In person | Length: 7 hr | Official page for Free SC CWP Class, The Carry Guy • Curtis Harwell LLC. | |
| Pistol Low Light Course | Format: In person | Official page for Pistol Low Light Course, The Carry Guy • Curtis Harwell LLC. | ||
| Marksmanship ClassHandgun marksmanship class covering fundamental skills for accurate shooting: safety protocols, understanding the handgun, stance, grip, sight alignment, breathing control, trigger control… | Format: In person | Official page for Marksmanship Class, The Carry Guy • Curtis Harwell LLC. | ||
| Essential Handgun SkillsTwo-hour basic handgun course for new, returning, and self-taught shooters. Covers safe handling, grip, stance, sight picture, trigger press, and home practice. Taught by Curtis R.Who it’s for: First-time owners; Returning shooters who need the fundamentals rebuilt; Self-taught shooters who want a professional eye; Shooters with little or no formal trainingIncluded and extra costs: 50–100 rounds of correct ammunition (student-provided); Eye and ear protection (student-provided); Magazines or speedloaders (student-provided); Semi-automatic or revolver (student-provided) | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | Official page for Essential Handgun Skills, The Carry Guy • Curtis Harwell LLC. | |
| Level 1 Pistol Self-Defense CourseApproximately 3-hour course including Shooting Fundamentals and How to Draw & Perform Reloads.Included and extra costs: 200-250 Rounds of ammunition (student-provided); Eye and ear protection (student-provided); Holster and 1-2 mag pouches required, no Blackhawk Serpa Holsters (student-provided); Semi-auto Handgun or Revolver (student-provided) | Format: In person | Length: 3 hr | Official page for Level 1 Pistol Self-Defense Course, The Carry Guy • Curtis Harwell LLC. | |
| Intermediate Pistol CourseTwo-hour intermediate defensive handgun course for shooters who already know safe handling.Included and extra costs: 200–300 rounds of ammunition (student-provided); Handgun, strong-side holster, 2+ magazines, eye & ear protection (student-provided) | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | Official page for Intermediate Pistol Course, The Carry Guy • Curtis Harwell LLC. | |
| How to Shoot from Seated Positions CourseTwo-hour course focused on shooting from seated positions (booths, bench seats, patio chairs, cars).Included and extra costs: 150 rounds of factory ammunition, no reloads, no steel core (student-provided); 3 magazines recommended (student-provided); Eye and ear protection (student-provided); OWB Holster, magazine carriers, gun belt (student-provided); Working handgun (student-provided) | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | $80 | Official page for How to Shoot from Seated Positions Course, The Carry Guy • Curtis Harwell LLC. |
| At Home Pistol TrainingDry-fire-only course covering everything in the Basic Course without live fire. | Format: In person | Official page for At Home Pistol Training, The Carry Guy • Curtis Harwell LLC. | ||
| Youth Handgun Fundamentals CourseTwo-hour course (1 hour classroom + 1 hour live fire) introducing young students to safe, responsible handgun handling. Ages 10–17, parent/guardian must remain on-site.Who it’s for: Ages 10–17 (based on maturity and instructor approval)Included and extra costs: 50–75 rounds of ammunition (student-provided); Closed-toe shoes (student-provided); Eye and ear protection, youth-sized recommended (student-provided); Youth-appropriate handgun (or academy-provided) | Format: In person | Length: 2 hr | Official page for Youth Handgun Fundamentals Course, The Carry Guy • Curtis Harwell LLC. |
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