Sen. Shealy Offers Free CWP Classes for SC Educators

Sen. Katrina Shealy (R-Lexington) is offering free Concealed Weapon Permit classes for South Carolina teachers and school administrators. 

“In light of the tremendous tragedy at Sandy Hook, it is imperative we do all we can to keep our children safe and our schools secure,” Shealy wrote in a press release. “These CWP classes will go a long way in ensuring good, law-abiding educators are competent, safe, and well-instructed in the legal carrying and use of firearms.”

The classroom and written instruction will take place in February at Shealy & Sons Electric, located at 517 Spring Street in West Columbia. The shooting proficiency test will be scheduled at Mid Carolina Rifle Club in Gaston.

Shealy, who supports legislation to allow concealed weapons in schools, said SLED-certified instructors have volunteered to waive instruction fees (usually $85 to $100), and Mid Carolina Rifle Club has agreed to waive range fees for the shooting proficiency test.

The only cost for the educators would be course materials and SLED’s $50 application fee, which could be waived for retired law enforcement and disabled military personnel.

The first classroom sessions are scheduled for 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 12 and Feb. 14. Enrollment is limited, but additional courses will be scheduled if there is demand.

For more information, contact Patrick Nolan at 803-318 1400 or pnolan747@gmail.com.