Live Fire Training Academy

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Reviews

Anonymous

Kevin and Eliza made the whole experiance painless and fun. These guys are professional and spot on putting things in layman's terms making it fun and informative for the whole family. Snacks and drinks along side the beautiful property made it feel like a day at the park. Oh and I got my CWP! We will be going back if nothing else to visit with Maverick. Different training and classes are always available for all skill levels. No need to go anywhere else.

2 weeks ago

Anonymous

A+ experience!!! Very friendly and knowledgeable!! I enjoyed the class and training!! Thank you guys very much!

a month ago

Anonymous

First time taking a CW class and first time firing and I must say this was a great experience. Elisabeth and Kevin are very knowledgeable and very understanding especially with first timers. They made me feel welcoming and ready to learn. They made it easy for me to become comfortable handling a firearm. I would definitely recommend anyone that wants there permit to come here.

a month ago

Anonymous

Elizabeth and Kevin were extremely polite and helpful with every step of the CWP course. I was able to learn hour to properly hold my firearm to get my shots on target. Absolutely will be going back to the range to become a better marksman. Thank you for the great experience. Highly recommend

2 months ago

Anonymous

Wonderful training program. Very knowledgeable and very hands on. I was very nervous but they made things very easy as well as understand for me. Thank you 😊

2 months ago

Anonymous

My girlfriends and I completed a pistol training course at Live Fire this past weekend and I cannot believe what a great overall experience it was! To be honest, I was quite nervous going in but, Elisabeth and Kevin were kind and very knowledgeable. By the end of the day, I felt empowered and competent. Definitely plan on going back for addition training with my husband.

3 months ago

Anonymous

We had a ladies day out here and really had a great time. Elisabeth was an incredible instructor and Kevin was so helpful and made us all feel comfortable and safer with guns. We can't wait to come back.

3 months ago

Anonymous

My whole family truly enjoyed our SLED Fire Arms Training Class . We learned so much, and highly recommend Live Fire Training Academy!

3 months ago

Anonymous

Very knowledgeable instructors and the class was through ! I felt comfortable when I left and I understood the laws so much better! IΓÇÖm excited to do additional training and practice with Elisabeth and Kevin . Our entire family took this class together

3 months ago

Anonymous

I recently took a gun training class with Elisabeth and Kevin, and I can't recommend them enough! As someone who had zero experience or knowledge about firearms or my rights, I was initially nervous about the class. However, Elisabeth and Kevin immediately put me at ease with their friendly, approachable demeanor. They made the entire experience smooth, informative, and surprisingly fun. They were incredibly patient with me and my family, answering all of our questions and ensuring we felt comfortable every step of the way. IΓÇÖm looking forward to coming back for more training and continuing to build my skills. If you're looking for top-notch instructors who genuinely care about your learning, look no further!

3 months ago

Anonymous

I had an awesome time and gained so much knowledge today in my class. I canΓÇÖt thank Kevin and Elisabeth enough for this opportunity to learn the laws and how to handle and shoot a firearm.

3 months ago

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3 months ago

Anonymous

Kevin and Elizabeth are awesome, I really learned alot, they took their time and made sure you learn. Highly recommend

3 months ago

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3 months ago

Anonymous

Instructors do an amazing job, teach a lot of useful information. Definitely would work with again!

3 months ago

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3 months ago

Anonymous

Kind, Courteous, & Professional. Exceptional range run by exceptional people. Terry and Kevin made my first experience with rifles fun, engaging and approachable. Taking the time to accommodate to my challenges with mobility. Highly recommend this facility for experienced and begginer shooters alike.

8 months ago

Anonymous

Terry and Kevin were absolutely awesome! We had a group of 9 people (including 2 active duty Navy and 7 civilians) participate in the basic pistol training course offered at Live Fire and it was excellent and informative. Terry worked one on one with each of us to perfect our shot technique and fundamentals and each person improved accuracy drastically from the personalized instruction. I would highly recommend you get a few of your friends and go get trained at a great facility with terrific instructors!

9 months ago

Anonymous

It was an absolute beautiful day and we had a blast at Live Fire. We learned so many things and we are absolutely confident of our ability after training with Live Fire. A simple thank you will not do!!

9 months ago

Anonymous

The Live Fire Training Academy was an unforgettable experience! The instructors possessed an incredible amount of knowledge and demonstrated the highest level of professionalism. Their expertise in the subject matter was truly impressive and greatly enhanced the learning experience. I'm really looking forward to my next classes and further instruction!

9 months ago

Anonymous

Amazing experience and a great business..all I can say is thanks..

9 months ago

Anonymous

As a beginner shooter, this was the absolute best class! I definitely learned everything I needed to know allowing me to feel more confident and comfortable with my firearm when I conceal carry. As for the instructor, Kevin, words canΓÇÖt describe how awesome he was as an instructor. He is very flexible, patient, kind, positive, and respectful. His teaching methods were effective and interactive which helped with understanding and retaining the information. As a student in the class, he cared to build a connection with the students but mostly he really cared about you learning the material vs just getting thru the class. I highly recommend Live Fire Training Academy!!

9 months ago

Anonymous

Kevin is a fantastic individual to work with. There are 3 ranges to utilize (25y, 100y, and 200y). As long as you demonstrate competence and safety, he will work with you so you can train what you wish. Safety is his number one priority, as it should be. Offers training courses for just about anything you can think of. Nothing but positive experiences every time I go.

10 months ago

Anonymous

My experience during CPW training was beyond amazing! Kevin and his gifted instructors shared their worldly experience as it relates to both safety and knowledge about all types of weapons. I cannot wait to go back to Live Fire and get additional training, spend the day with great people and hang out with their mascot Maverick!

11 months ago

Anonymous

We just had our 4th visit to Live Fire this past weekend. We had a great morning training with Terry. Our family started training together so our teens would learn to safely handle firearms and be more accurate shooters. Terry is always great with us. He takes time to work on fundamentals with my daughter or I and never talks down to us like we should already know something. Then he speeds the training up for my son and husband who love to run drills. Our son even took some friends to complete their CWP class with Kevin. All of them had a great time working with Kevin. We will definitely schedule another visit soon.

11 months ago

Anonymous

Wonderful, thorough training. Loved the class. Thank you guys!

11 months ago

Anonymous

Couldn't have asked for more. The guys were very cool and very knowledgeable. Terry was an excellent instructor and he made it feel very natural. You will improve your skills here and it's a great environment to learn. I'll definitely be going back!

a year ago

Anonymous

Elisabeth was a great instructor! Very thorough.

a year ago

Anonymous

Just completed the CWP training class at Live Fire Training Academy. Kevin and Liz did a great job they have a ton of experience. Everything was covered in order to succsessfully take the written exam. They also discussed a lot of practical good to know information and answered all questions that were asked. The Range portion was also fantastic, a high level of safety was enforced throughout the session while giving guidance to each student to successfully complete the day. I look forward to future classes and just range time to better my marksmanship. Well done Kevin and Liz.

a year ago

Anonymous

Very exciting and helpful, also great instructors. Very helpful

a year ago

Anonymous

Mr Keith and Liz was very friendly and helpful they made you feel very comfortable and they took there time and worked with you

a year ago

Anonymous

The owner definitely went above and beyond for us. We rented the range for the day and had several friends come out. Our group went from people that had only shot a gun a couple times in their life all the way up to retired law enforcement and veterans. Kevin made sure everyone was safe and was happy to help out everyone. Will definitely go back again.

a year ago

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a year ago

Anonymous

I came to LFTA to complete my firearms training course with Kevin. He was helpful and informative and was very patient and attentive on the range. I highly recommend LFTA and look forward to visiting the range in the future!

a year ago

Anonymous

My Husband, 3 close friends and I attended Live Fire Training Academy's CWP class and were not disappointed. The instructors were very knowledgeable, informative, supportive and entertaining. It was a one stop class that included instruction, SLED testing, finger printing (This is usually a separate hassle in itself) and the completing of CWP applications, which are mailed to SLED by the instructors. It was an awesome experience and I highly recommend for everyone entering the thought of obtaining a CWP.

a year ago

Anonymous

My church security team was here doing our SLED Qualifying. Our instructor was Jason Bennett and he did an outstanding job. Jason made us feel at ease during the whole qualifying experience. He coached us in the proper way to shoot besides just running through the qualifying drills. I highly recommend Jason and this range for any of your shooting/qualifying needs.

a year ago

Anonymous

Everything was top notch from the one on one 2 day training culminating with 3 different scenarios with the Troysgate live fire simulation. The handgun skills I acquired were beyond my expectations, and you cannot put a price on going through the Troysgate experience, knowing how you will handle real life "worse day" experiences definitely give you some peace of mind, the instructors were very real and personable, safety was always at the forefront of every second you were on the property. I now have skills with drills that I can practice at home and also have a training facility to come back for continued honing and training .

a year ago

Anonymous

Me and the wife had a great time. He was very patient and helpful with technique and understanding why.

a year ago

Anonymous

Nice facilities and great staff!

2 years ago

Anonymous

2 years ago

Location & Contact

Address

373 Mercer Ln, Cottageville, SC 29435

City/State

Cottageville, SC

Phone

(843) 564-2766

Opening Hours
  • Monday8ΓÇ»AM to 10ΓÇ»PM
  • Tuesday8ΓÇ»AM to 10ΓÇ»PM
  • Wednesday8ΓÇ»AM to 10ΓÇ»PM
  • Thursday8ΓÇ»AM to 10ΓÇ»PM
  • Friday8ΓÇ»AM to 10ΓÇ»PM
  • Saturday8ΓÇ»AM to 10ΓÇ»PM
  • Sunday10ΓÇ»AM to 10ΓÇ»PM
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