Level up your ability to respond to threats
Violence is an urgent problem throughout Louisiana, and no one is immune to it’s affects. Perpetrators are engaging in more carjacking and robbery attempts and becoming more brazen in these acts. Women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are particularly vulnerable. Data from the CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey indicates about 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime. Mass shootings are occurring at an alarming pace. Knowing how to respond to personal violence, and having the tools to do so, can help to increase your safety and survival.
*Source https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/ipv/intimatepartnerviolence.pdf
did you know...
Louisiana concealed handgun permit holders
- Are allowed to use their permit to carry a concealed firearm in 37 states through reciprocity agreements. Learn which states here: http://wwhttps://www.lsp.org/services/concealed-handgun-information/reciprocity/
- Do not need to have a background check to purchase firearms in Louisiana because the permit constitutes sufficient evidence of meeting background check requirements.
- Are approved for a minimum of 5 years but can also be approved for a lifetime Concealed Handgun Permit (**with the exception of 45 day temporary permits that are available to persons with permanent Orders of Protection/Restraining Orders as stated in Act 465 (“Brandi Trahan Act”) of the 2016 Regular Legislative Session (Effective August 1, 2016) enacts R.S. 40:1379.3.2)
Reasons you need firearms training now
Increase Your confidence
Get a concealed handgun permit
Learn Louisiana gun laws
Become a sharpshooter
Learn firearms safety
Join a gun club
Training Rates
For more information about these courses and our other services, please scroll down to the Get The Details page. We have monthly Concealed Carry training classes available to the public. We currently offer private training classes registration through December 2023. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for the scheduling of private classes
*Our Private Concealed Carry and AR-15 Classes can be arranged in a flexible setting. Our public classes listed below are held at FRC Indoor Range 9378 S Choctaw Dr. Baton Rouge 70815.
For more information about these courses and the other services we provide please scroll down to the Get The Details page. To find out when you can take our Concealed Carry or Basic Gun Safety class, please scroll down to the Upcoming Training Courses section and book online. We have monthly training classes available to the public. We are currently offering registration for private raining classes through December 2023. Please contact us for the scheduling of private classes.
*Our Private Concealed Carry and AR-15 Classes can be arranged in a flexible setting. Our public classes listed below are held at FRC Indoor Range 9378 S Choctaw Dr. Baton Rouge 70815
$155
Concealed carry class
- Learn basic pistol fundamentals
- Learn skills to shoot with safety and precision
- Learn Louisiana gun laws
- Earn a CCL certificate
- **Price includes range lane rental fee
$175/225*
The AR-15/Riffle Class
- For new owners or those considering the purchase of an AR or a riffle
- Learn the fundamentals of owning and operating an AR-15, AR-10 or a rifle
- Learn marksmanship skills
- Learn proper shooting positions
- **Price includes range lane rental fee
- This course is taught as a private or a private group class. Contact us to learn more about this flexible scheduling option
$50
Basic gun safety
- Learn the parts of a handgun and how they work
- Learn techniques to safely handle and store a firearm
- Learn to load and unload a handgun
- Learn shooting techniques
Upcoming Training schedule
Public Training courses are held at **FRC Indoor Range 9378 S Choctaw Dr. Baton Rouge 70815**
GET READY with us and then use our certificate to apply for your Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit. Our price includes range fees and safety equipment rental. Please dress comfortably with minimum skin exposure to protect from burns by discharged bullet casings. Lunch is on your own from approximately 11:45a-12:15p.
Concealed Carry Classes
November 11, 2023 (Saturday) 9:00 am to 7 pm
December [TBD] 2023 (Sunday) 9:00 am to 7 pm
Book your Private Group Concealed Carry Class
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The AR-15 Class- Contatct us for private or small group training
Learn how to operate a riffle, including the iconic AR-15 rifle and its variants. Already know? Learn strategies and techniques for improving your comfort and precision in the classroom and then again during range time with our instructor. Bring your own AR or use one of ours. We will provide 10 rounds of ammo for your training during this 6 hour course. Lunch is on your own from approximately 11:45a-12:15p. For more info see Get Details.
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Basic gun safety
This course is designed to for those who are fearful of guns or those who have never handled a gun and want to learn how to safely do so. This class is approximately 2 to 3 hours long and includes a printed course guide. We will teach recommended child safety measures including secure storage and ways to avoid accidental discharge. We will also discuss and demonstrate pistol loading and unloading, handgrips and stances and standard shooting positions. Our Community Advocate, a social worker, will discuss recent surveillance data on community violence including gun violence and will inform on the parental and behavioral health considerations of gun ownership. *This course DOES NOT meet the training requirements for a concealed handgun permit.
Community education gun safety training
We are available for gun safety training on location at community meetings, seminars, and other events. This class can be custom scheduled as a 2–4-hour training session with hands-on demonstrations depending on your needs. Our fee for this service varies and depends on location and event and typically is priced from $150-$250 plus travel for events outside of the Baton Rouge or New Orleans area. Contact us for more information.
Concealed carry class
This course provides the firearms training component necessary to obtain or renew a Louisiana Concealed Handgun permit. It is a minimum of 6-8 hours of classroom instruction followed range instruction and qualification. Course instruction includes steps to apply for a Louisiana Concealed Handgun permit and the following: 1. Instruction on handgun nomenclature and safe handling procedures for a revolver and a semi-automatic pistol; 2. Instruction on ammunition knowledge and fundamentals of pistol shooting; 3. Instruction on handgun shooting positions. 4. Instruction on the use of deadly force, conflict-resolution, and a review of Louisiana laws relating to use of deadly force; 5. Instruction on child access prevention; and 6. Proper handgun cleaning procedures and 7. Live range fire qualification instruction with a minimum of 36 rounds using your own firearm and ammo. If you do not have a firearm and 36 rounds of ammo with you during training, we will provide a .22 caliber firearm for your range qualification use. You will need to purchase your own .22 caliber ammo at the range. Please note other caliber ammo is often difficult to keep in stock EVERYWHERE and may not be available to purchase at the range. We advise you shop far in advance of your scheduled training to obtain the minimum of 36-50 rounds you are required to have for the range qualification component of your training. Shooting 36 rounds on a target is a requirement. After successful completion of this course, you will receive our firearms training certificate showing your completion. This certificate will show you have met the training requirement to obtain a Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit.
The AR-15 Class
This course is targeted towards those with the desire to train and learn more about riffles, including the iconic AR-15 commonly known as "America's Rifle" and several other rifle variants. This is an advanced course and requires students to be trained or at least very knowledgeable about gun safety and comfortable with handling a firearm. This course includes 4 to 5 hours of classroom instruction on the components and operation of the AR-15 and other rifles and a printed course guide. We will discuss considerations involved in purchasing and owning AR-15 including manufacturers, pricing the availability of the AR and its ammo. We will compare the performance of AR-15 to various other rifles. We will discuss tactical gear and gun accessories and parts such as lasers, scopes, grips, and buttstocks. This training includes the use the instructor's AR-15 rifle and ammo to fire 10 rounds at a rifle range. Max group class size of 8 and flexible scheduling. *This course DOES NOT meet the training requirements for a Louisiana Concealed Handgun permit.
"The second amendment wears lipstick"
Preliminary data from Harvard’s School of Public Health indicates that women accounted for about half of all gun purchase background checks between 2019 and 2021, and that women comprise the majority of new gun ownership. In an effort to empower women victims of intimate partner violence we have started an initiative we call SHE CALLS THE SHOTS. We proudly offer significantly reduced Concealed Carry Class rates to women victims of intimate partner violence with active Louisiana Temporary Concealed Handgun Permits issued in accordance with Act 465, Louisiana R.S. 40:1379.3.2 (“Brandi Trahan Act”) through our SHE CALLS THE SHOTS Initiative. If you have this permit and would like more information, just use our contact us form or give us a call.
SHE CALLS THE SHOTS
We began our SHE CALLS THE SHOTS program initiative in response to the worldwide epidemic of violence against women. Our goal is to help survivors of intimate partner violence increase their safety and reduce harm to themselves and the children in their care. We believe that as more women become trained and armed, the ripple effect will be a decrease in the incidence of violence against women. Our goal is to empower women with new skills that may lessen the impact of unhealthy relationships. We offer significantly reduced rates for our Concealed Carry Class for women who hold a current Louisiana Temporary Concealed Handgun Permit issued under Act 465, Louisiana R. S. 40:1379.3.2 ("Brandy Trahan Act"). Our Concealed Carry Class training is holistic and Trauma-Informed. Excerpts of our past can manifest within our present-day interactions. Awareness of these artifacts from our past and methods to control and capitalize on these manifestations is discussed in our training by our Community Advocate, a licensed mental health professional. We also offer our Community Education Gun Safety Training free of charge (twice per quarter) onsite to non-profit organizations providing services to women and children in New Orleans or Baton Rouge. We are working on increasing our services to include additional resources for those communities most impacted.
Corey D. Thomas, Instructor
National Rifle Association (NRA) Range Safety Officer (RSO) with dual NRA certifications in
Pistol Instruction
Riffle Instruction
About Us
Firearms Training with a Certified Instructor
Women's Advocacy and Community Outreach
Carry Capacity’s firearms training instruction is provided by Corey D. Thomas, a 2nd Amendment advocate and gun enthusiast, for more than 30 years. He has completed several National Rifle Association (NRA) firearms training courses. He is a Range Safety Officer and NRA certified to teach pistol and riffle training courses. He founded a local gun club in February 2020 and currently serves as the Louisiana state president of NAGA, a national gun club. His advocacy interests include rights restoration and normalizing the practice of 2nd Amendment rights in the Black community.
Natalie G. Thomas, LCSW-BACS, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy and behavioral health consulting services through her private practice, Thought LAB Therapy. The Carry Capacity SHE CALLS THE SHOTS initiative intersects Corey’s abundant firearms knowledge with Natalie’s passion for empowering and uplifting women and communities.
Natalie G. Thomas, LCSW-BACS, Community Advocate
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Contact Info
Classes Held at
FRC Firearms Range & Clothing 9378 S Choctaw Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Email Us
letstrain@carrycapacity.com
Call Us
504 236-9261