Firearms Safety & Student Accountability

Palmetto Training Group maintains strict standards for safe firearm handling, and students should expect to be critically evaluated and corrected on all aspects of firearms safety throughout the course. PTG does not offer open-enrollment courses for individuals who have never handled a firearm or who cannot demonstrate the ability to handle one safely. Unsafe firearm handling—including poor trigger discipline, inadequate muzzle awareness, or any other violation of fundamental safety principles—will not be tolerated. Students who demonstrate unsafe behavior may be immediately removed from the course without a refund. Every individual on the range shares responsibility for maintaining a safe training environment. Regardless of experience or position, every student is expected to remain vigilant, recognize unsafe behavior, and speak up when a safety concern arises. Safety is a shared responsibility, not solely the instructor’s job.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • There is a wide array of quality holsters however, which one you use depends on your use case. Any holster suited for Duty, Competition, or Concealed Carry, whether OWB, AIWB, or IWB are acceptable (No Leather / Cloth Holsters nor any holster that utilizes the trigger finger to defeat retention IE: Blackhawk SERPA)

  • Each and every one of our course offerings has a different set of equipment requirements, navigate to the training section and find the class you are interested in. On each class page, a required and recommended gear list is available. A gear checklist reminder is also e-mailed to students prior to the start of class.

  • PTG does NOT offer any open enrollment courses for new firearm owners. With that being said, we do handle new gun owners, beginners that do not yet have the confidence, and those looking to improve their foundations through private instruction. Private instruction is held at our home range in Summerville, South Carolina.

  • Please navigate to the contact section and shoot us an e-mail. We would love to discuss the opportunity to train with you / your agency/organization.

  • You do not need to be an expert marksman or a USPSA grandmaster to attend our courses however, you must exhibit safe firearm handling at all times, no exceptions, and you will be required to maintain control of your gun at all times.

    Additionally, the vast majority of our courses involves movement, you MUST be able to be mobile - This does not mean you need to be a marathon runner.