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Owning a firearm does not make you prepared.

The truth is that most gun owners have never been tested under stress, never received professional training, and have never honestly evaluated their ability to protect them who depend on you

Lead Instructor Curtis R. Harwell has helped thousands of responsible citizens develop the knowledge, skill, attitude, and confidence necessary to carry a firearm responsibly.

If your life depended on your ability tomorrow, would you be ready?

Selected by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to teach FREE South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit Classes.

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WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE THE CARRY GUY

• NRA Certified Instructor

• Selected by SLED to Teach Free South Carolina CWP Classes

• Private Outdoor Range and Classroom

• Over 35 Years of Training Experience

• Beginner-Friendly Instruction

• Real-World Defensive Focus

• Open 7 Days Per Week

• Thousands of Students Trained

• Located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

• STOP HOPING.
• START TRAINING.

Every day responsible citizens purchase firearms believing they are prepared.

Many discover too late that owning a firearm and effectively using one are two different things.

Don't wait until you need the skill to discover you don't have it.

Take the first step today.

Call or Text: 512-633-3086

Email: curtis@curtisharwell.com

Basic Handgun • CWP • Defensive Training • Private Instruction

TRAIN LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT.
Because one day it might.

FROM GUN OWNER TO PREPARED CITIZEN

The difference between carrying a firearm and carrying with confidence is training.

Many gun owners have never had professional instruction. They've never been shown how to improve accuracy, safely draw from a holster, make decisions under pressure, or understand the laws that govern the use of force.

That's where training changes everything. At The Carry Guy Firearms Shooting Academy, our goal isn't simply to teach people how to shoot.

Our goal is to help responsible citizens become safer, more knowledgeable, more skilled, and more confident.

Whether you've owned firearms for six months or sixty years, the right training can expose weaknesses, build confidence, and develop skills that may one day matter more than anything else. Every student starts somewhere.

The question is where you want to finish.

✔ More Confident

✔ More Skilled

✔ More Prepared

✔ More Knowledgeable

✔ More Capable of Protecting What Matters Most

Thousands of responsible citizens have trusted The Carry Guy to help them improve.

Now it's your turn.

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DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.

Listen to the people who have trained with us. Many of our students arrive believing they already know how to shoot. Some have owned firearms for decades. Others have recently purchased their first handgun.

What they have in common is simple:

They wanted to become safer, more knowledgeable, more skilled, and more confident. The testimonials above represent something far more valuable than marketing claims.

They represent real people who made the decision to invest in themselves and their ability to protect what matters most. At The Carry Guy Firearms Shooting Academy, our success isn't measured by the number of classes we teach. It's measured by the confidence our students leave with.

Whether your goal is obtaining your South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit, becoming more proficient with your handgun, understanding self-defense law, or simply becoming a safer gun owner, we're here to help.

Thousands of responsible citizens have trusted The Carry Guy with their training. We would be honored to earn your trust as well.

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Most students say "I've owned guns for years. I wish I had taken this class sooner."

Others who never will get training in any circumstance say: "I've owned guns forever. I don't need training."

MEET CURTIS R. HARWELL

When it comes to firearms training, experience matters. For decades, Curtis R. Harwell has been helping responsible citizens develop the knowledge, skill, attitude, and confidence needed to safely own, carry, and use firearms. As an NRA Certified Instructor and a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) selected instructor for South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit training, Curtis has earned a reputation for delivering practical, no-nonsense instruction that students can immediately apply in the real world.

His approach is simple:

Safety comes first. Always. Every class is designed to help students become more capable, more confident, and more prepared—not just better shooters. Whether you're purchasing your first handgun, seeking your South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit, improving your defensive shooting skills, or simply wanting to become a more responsible gun owner, Curtis meets students where they are and helps them move forward.

Thousands of students have trusted The Carry Guy Firearms Shooting Academy because they know they're getting more than instruction. They're getting real-world experience, practical knowledge, and training that focuses on what matters most. 

Protecting yourself.

Protecting your family.

Protecting your future.

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✓ Selected by SLED to Teach South Carolina CWP Classes

✓ NRA Certified Instructor

✓ 35+ Years of Training Experience

✓ Thousands of Students Trained

✓ Private Outdoor Range and Classroom

✓ Beginner to Advanced Training Programs

✓ Real-World Defensive Focus

✓ Open 7 Days Per Week

✓ Safety • Knowledge • Skill • Attitude

TRAINING FOR EVERY STAGE OF YOUR JOURNEY

No matter where you're starting, there is a path forward. Some students arrive having never handled a firearm before. Others have owned firearms for decades but want to improve their confidence, accuracy, and understanding of self-defense.

The Carry Guy Firearms Shooting Academy offers training designed to meet you where you are and help you get where you want to be. Whether your goal is obtaining your South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit, developing safer gun-handling habits, improving defensive shooting skills, or preparing yourself to protect what matters most, we have a course designed for you.

Our training philosophy is simple:

Build a strong foundation.

Develop practical skills.

Create confidence through competence.

Prepare for real-world situations.

Every class is taught in a professional, safety-focused environment where students can learn at their own pace and develop skills that last a lifetime. You don't have to become an expert overnight. You simply have to take the first step.

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Basic Handgun Training
Learn safety, fundamentals, accuracy, and confidence.

South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit Class
Learn the law, the responsibilities, and the requirements for lawful carry.

Defensive Handgun Training
Take your skills beyond basic marksmanship and learn practical defensive applications.

Private Instruction
One-on-one coaching tailored specifically to your goals.

Skill Builder & Refresher Training
Sharpen existing skills and build confidence.

Advanced Defensive Courses
Develop higher-level skills through realistic training and practical application.

Start with our most popular course:

The majority of students discover they need more training than they originally thought—and leave with more confidence than they expected.

YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS TODAY

You don't need to become an expert overnight.

You don't need years of experience.

You don't need to have all the answers.

You simply need to take the first step.

Every skilled shooter started as a beginner.

Every confident concealed carrier started with training.

Every prepared citizen started by making the decision to learn.

At The Carry Guy Firearms Shooting Academy, we make that first step simple. Whether you're purchasing your first handgun, applying for your South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit, improving your skills, or looking for advanced defensive training, we'll help you build the confidence and competence needed to protect what matters most.

Our mission is simple:

To help responsible citizens become safer, more knowledgeable, more skilled, and more prepared.

Because one day, your ability to make good decisions and apply the right skills may matter more than anything else.

Don't wait until you need the skill to wish you had it.

Start building it today.

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✔ Beginner Friendly

✔ South Carolina CWP Classes

✔ Basic Handgun Training

✔ Defensive Handgun Training

✔ Private Instruction

✔ Open 7 Days Per Week

✔ Professional, Safety-Focused Environment