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December 2023 by Heather Young
I had such a great experience at Defender firearms! They helped me pick the perfect gun for my husband's gift and the experience was easy and pleasant! Highly recommend!
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November 2023 by Chris Ortiz
I went to Defender Firearms for my CWP. Eli was a very friendly instructor. He went through all of the good information we needed, took his time, and made sure everyone was up to speed. He made the instructions clear and was always asking to see if anyone had questions. It was an overall great experience getting my permit. I recommend.
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November 2023 by Reese Witherspoon
I took my CWP class at Defender Firearms & Training on Saturday morning. Once my classroom training was completed I met my instructor at the gun range to qualify with my weapon. Eli is a knowledgeable and patient instructor. He made every woman and man feel comfortable throughout the class and educated all of us on the policies, rules, and regulations on conceal carry and open carry in the state of South Carolina. He gave clear instructions of the use of the gun range, made sure everyone had proper equipment, and a clear understanding and following all of his commands once on the gun range. Eli made my CWP experience educational and fun, but most of all safe at all times.
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November 2023 by richey setzer
Eli is awesome. Very informative and will walk you through everything you need to know. Even as an experienced marksman, I still walked away from his class feeling like a learned something. My wife and I both attended his class. I would highly recommend Defender Firearms & Training to anyone considering obtaining their CWP or just wants to brush up on weapon training. 5 stars from me.
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November 2023 by Jennifer Carstar
My husband and I decided to get our CWP, Since I have zero experience, we took the learn to shoot class the day before. It was everything I needed. I was very nervous, not knowing what I was walking into, but Eli was extremely patient and took his time with me! We passed with flying colors. We will definitely be back for more trainings.
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November 2023 by ryanj1201
Recently completed cwp course with Eli. Very easy going, thorough and exceptional instructor. Also purchased 2 new guns from Eli and the process was simple and seamless. Highly recommend!
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November 2023 by maurice thornton
Hands on, detailed and friendly atmosphere to learn and educate your self on many options available from this location. One stop shop, learn and buy directly from them. Teach you how to clean and break down your weapon. Super awesome; you will not be disappointed and you will meet some really cool people in the process.
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September 2023 by Amy Kingston
Eli was fantastic! We were a class full of women and he made me feel super comfortable. The learn to shoot class really helped me gain confidence in myself and made me more comfortable with firearms. I would highly recommend this class. It really helped me when qualifying for my CWP.
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July 2023 by Josh Lowry
Eli is a phenomenal instructor and provides a high quality and easy to follow CWP course. The fact that it was a single day course is what initially sold me, but after going through it and passing with flying colors, I can easily see why he has 5 stars on Google. Thanks again for making things so straightforward. I highly recommend.
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July 2023 by Christina Marrone
I was super nervous at first because I didn't know anything about firearms. After taking a one on one class with Eli, I now feel super confident! He was really patient with me and made sure I understood each lesson before moving on! Aside from his expertise and knowledge, he makes you feel 100% comfortable! I highly recommend him!
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June 2023 by jessica price
We came in with our two teenage kids and took the how to shoot class on Friday and the instructor was very patiently teaching us while we learned. On Saturday, my husband and I came back for the CWP class. the class was very informative, the instructor was professional and he made the class over all enjoyable. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. Over all it was a great experience.
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May 2023 by Jesse Baker
Eli is awesome! Super friendly and a great teacher. He answered every question I had during his CWP class with professionalism. I left his class confident knowing my rights and capabilities as a legal CWP card holder. I will be attending his defense shooting class and maybe more in the future. Highly recommend Defender Firearms as your go-to!
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April 2023 by Daevon Pendergrass
Eli is an awesome instructor. He's extremely knowledgeable and awesome to be around. I can tell you I hate a classroom setting and was nervous about taking the test, but any worries I had, he definitely put my mind at ease. I'd recommend his class any day.
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March 2023 by William Copeland
Just completed the CWP class taught by Elias Lykes and was impressed. Elias is incredibly knowledgeable of the course material and a great teacher. He garnered great class participation through relevant scenarios and thought provoking questions and ensured each student had a good understanding of the required course material for the test. If you are near Lexington, Defenders is a great place for firearms training.
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March 2023 by Treasure Davis
Class was definitely a vibe. Make sure you participate it makes it fun. I highly recommend everybody to take this course. Eli was very professional, I enjoyed the classes and it was virtual.
