THE JASPER

FOUNDATIONS - PISTOL

The perfect class for anyone with little to no firearms experience, or for the shooter wanting to clean up their fundamentals. A proper foundation is essential for anything to be built upon and CTS will help coach you into laying and strengthening your foundation. This class is a “no stress-induced” class. Red dot/optics are permissible in this class, however, we cannot take time to fully train optic considerations.

Topics covered:

  • Safety

  • Pistol Handling / Loading / Unloading

  • Stance / Draw / Grip

  • Using Sights

  • Trigger Press / Post Trigger Press

  • Clearing Malfunctions

  • Reloading

  • Follow Up Shots

Prerequisites: none.

Class Location: Live Fire Training Academy 373 Mercer Lane, Cottageville, South Carolina 29435

THE MOULTRIE

DEFENSE - PISTOL

This class is for shooters who want to take the next step in learning how to use their pistol better when defending life. Proper use of cover, understanding concealment, and critical movements will be discussed and trained. You will also learn about your body and its response to stress during an emergency. This class will involve “induced stress” to better prepare you for when you find yourself in a real situation. It is practical training. This class will include a lesson on Post Shooting Protocol for you to follow if you ever use your firearm in self-defense.

Topics Covered:

  • Safety

  • Thinking While Shooting

  • Single Hand Shooting

  • Proper Use of Cover

  • Movement with Pistol

  • Positional Changes

  • Faster Follow Up Shooting

  • Working Through Stress

  • Post Shooting Protocol

Prerequisites: FOUNDATIONS - PISTOL or equivalent course. This class will involve some moving and taking different positions.

Class Location: Live Fire Training Academy 373 Mercer Lane, Cottageville, South Carolina 29435

THE PATRIOT

RED DOT - PISTOL

Warning! Improper handling of pistols with optics can lead to a delayed response time when needing to defend life. That’s not good! CTS offers this class for shooters utilizing optics on their pistols to better prepare you. CTS will work you through different variables most won’t think about when getting into optic shooting. If you’re carrying an equipped pistol, this class is a must! Shooters must have a pistol with a properly installed, and zeroed optic before arrival.

Topics covered:

  • Safety

  • Pistol Manipulations

  • Finding the Dot on Presentation

  • Zeroing Considerations

  • Retraining Eyes While Shooting

  • Explaining Parallax

  • Optic Failure Reaction

  • Faster Follow Up Shooting

  • Dot Washout

Prerequisites: FOUNDATIONS - PISTOL or equivalent course. Must have a pistol with an installed optic that has been zeroed.

Class Location: Live Fire Training Academy 373 Mercer Lane, Cottageville, South Carolina 29435

Want to try out or train with a pistol optic before purchasing one? CTS offers firearms with or without installed optics for you to use! Contact us here for more information!

THE SUMTER

FOUNDATIONS - Rifle

If you want to build, or improve, on your foundational fundamentals with a carbine rifle, then this is a good place to start! This class is a “no stress-induced” class designed to give the shooter a strong structure for running a rifle. Everyone knows that working your rifle can seem overwhelming at times. CTS will provide you with easy-to-understand instruction and coaching that will bring you to a point of comfort when shooting. If you are new to rifle work or want to get more comfortable with the basics of rifle, this class is a must. Shooters will want to have their pistols with them in this class.

Topics covered:

  • Safety

  • Rifle Set Up / Handling / Loading / Unloading

  • Stance / Presentation / Grip

  • Using Sights

  • Trigger Press / Post Trigger Press

  • Zero Considerations / Zeroing

  • Mechanical Offset

  • Clearing Malfunctions

  • Reloading

  • Follow Up Shots

Prerequisites: none.

Class Location: Live Fire Training Academy 373 Mercer Lane, Cottageville, South Carolina 29435

THE MARION

DEFENSE - Rifle

Utilizing a carbine in a self-defense situation brings so many advantages to the shooter that it’s hard to count them all! This is an area of your training that should not be ignored. In this class, CTS will coach the shooter to have better movements and times on target with their rifle. What positions are good to take? And when should you take them? How do you effectively move while engaging with a rifle? Is using cover with a rifle the same as it is with a pistol? All of these and more will be answered. This class will involve “induced stress” to better prepare you for when you find yourself in a real situation. It is practical training. This class will include a lesson on Post Shooting Protocol for you to follow if you ever use your firearm in self-defense.

Topics Covered:

  • Safety

  • Thinking While Shooting

  • Pivoting to Engage

  • Shoulder Transitions

  • Positional Changes

  • Proper Use of Cover

  • Movement with Rifle

  • Faster Follow Up Shooting

  • Working Through Stress

  • Post Shooting Protocol

Prerequisites: FOUNDATIONS - Rifle or equivalent course. This class will involve some moving and taking different positions.

Class Location: Live Fire Training Academy 373 Mercer Lane, Cottageville, South Carolina 29435

THE KATY BARRY

Ladies Only - Pistol

Half Day Class!

Attention ladies! This class is designed for you to be able to learn basic pistol safety, handling, and shooting. This class will give you an opportunity to learn how to shoot, and improve your shooting while in a comfortable environment. It is designed as a half day class instead of a full day so as to not feel over whelming to those with no experience. Come join other women for a great time on the range! Feel free to email us with any questions you have!

Topics Covered:

  • Safety

  • Pistol Handling / Loading / Unloading

  • Stance / Draw / Grip

  • Trigger Press

  • Follow Up Shooting

  • Discussion on what to do following use of firearm

Prerequisites: None

Class Location: Live Fire Training Academy 373 Mercer Lane, Cottageville, South Carolina 29435

When you attend a class or a private lesson, you will need to bring some things, depending on the session.

• A semi-automatic handgun or AR15 rifle (CTS has firearms that you can use for a $40 maintenance fee if needed).

• At least 350 rounds of ammunition are recommended for classes. 100 to 200 for Private Sessions.

• A belt that can properly hold your holster and magazines. A range belt can be used but you can also use a normal belt that can be tightened so that it is not loose.

• A Kydex-style holster made to fit your firearm. This must be a rigid holster that will not collapse when the firearm is not in it. The holster can be outside the waist on a belt or inside the waist for concealment from a side or appendix position. No Serpa holsters or any other holster that requires your trigger finger to negotiate a retention button will be allowed.

• 3 ammunition magazines for your firearm.

• Ear and eye protection.

• A hat is recommended but only required for rifle shooting.

• Enough water and food to get you through the class/session. For classes, there will be a break for lunch, however, there may not be time to leave to get something from another location.

• Sunscreen.

• Bug spray.

• Inclement weather clothing.

• Any medical items you may need such as medications.

Please do not wear open-toe shoes and please wear a shirt that covers your body to the neck. Low-cut shirts can cause issues with hot casings being ejected from the firearm.

**** Participants taking courses or services from CTS must bring eye/ear protection, inclement weather gear, a hat (mandatory for rifle courses), sunscreen, plenty of water, and food/snacks. Shooters must have a quality holster that is rigid and will not collapse when the firearm is out of it. No Serpa-style holsters (or any holsters that utilize the trigger finger to negotiate the retention mechanism) will be allowed. Reloads for ammo can be used at the shooter’s risk and only in their guns. No green tip or steel penetrating rounds will be allowed. CTS has firearms available to rent during training. When using a rental firearm from CTS, shooters will be required to use factory ammunition not reloaded. Open Enrollment Classes have a minimum attendance requirement or the class will be canceled or postponed.****

REFUND POLICY

  • Any cancellations on behalf of the attendee before 30 days out will receive a 50% refund.

  • Any cancellations on behalf of the attendee within 30 days of class will not be granted a refund.

  • If CTS cancels the class, shooters will be given the choice of a refund or a reschedule.