WHY YOU NEED REAL-WORLD FIREARMS TRAINING

Owning a firearm for self-defense is an incredible privilege, but it also carries a huge responsibility. That’s why many new and experienced shooters alike take situational courses to hone in their skills. With real-world firearms training, you can receive the following benefits.

1. Practice Shooting in Real-Life Scenarios

Danger can show up all around you. It can approach you at any street corner, dark parking lot or crowded mall. Do you know how to defend yourself properly if the time comes?

Even if you have a firearm and are ready to shoot at the first sign of danger, you could end up doing more harm than good if you don’t understand the importance of firearm safety or you haven’t prepared to use it situationally. Paranoia and firearms don’t go well together.

Instead, real-world firearms training prepares you to react in many different scenarios. No matter your surroundings, you’ll have the skills needed to respond appropriately to your situation.

2. Translate Your Skills to Decision-Based Experiences

If you already know how to shoot, you might think you don’t need a defensive firearm training class to hone in your skills. But pulling the trigger is only one part of a complex decision-making process.

Just because you can hit a bullseye with every shot doesn’t mean you’ll know how to respond quickly when a shooter is pointing a firearm in your direction. Firearms training courses teach you how to react faster and make the best decisions when faced with a dangerous situation. Even if you’re already trained in combat or situational awareness, regular training can ensure you don’t lose these skills over time.

3. Receive Insights From an Expert Instructor

Whether you’re a first-time shooter or an expert in the shooting sports, you can always learn something new. Expert firearms instructors can bring new insights to dangerous situations as well as during your time on the shooting range. A professional instructor will help you hone in your strengths and overcome your weaknesses, making each course useful to any shooter.

4. Manage Your Mindset

When faced with danger, most people find themselves unable to react rationally. Their entire body fights with the desire to live, leaving them in a “fight, flight or freeze” state of mind. Without proper training, this adrenaline rush can become overpowering and render your firearm completely useless.

Real-world firearm training instructors teach you more than how to shoot. They can also help you control your stress and manage your mindset using proven techniques. Through training, you and your instructor can recreate real-world scenarios in a safe setting that doesn’t trigger the full anxiety of an actual dangerous event.

Where Can I Practice Shooting?

If you’re looking for safe aim firearms training classes in the Charlotte, NC area, look no further than Blackstone Shooting Sports — a full-service indoor shooting range and firearms superstore that offers both classes and private training options. We invite you to hone in your skills and situational awareness under the guidance of our expert team. Contact us online or stop by our Charlotte facility to learn more.

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Buyer Responsibility & Legal Ownership Limitations

It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that the item being purchased is legal to own in your city / state. Verify with your receiving dealer if you are not 100% sure that it is legal. – Magazines that violate capacity restrictions will not be shipped or substituted.

You must be 18 or older to purchase a rifle or shotgun and 21 or older to purchase a handgun.
You are responsible for compliance to your local and state laws.
Be aware of restrictions on extended magazines and certain types of AR-15 style rifles.

Not for sale where prohibited.
Firearms:
Blackstone will not sell or transfer a firearm to any of the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Guam, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Virgin Islands. In addition, we do not conduct any international sales. **Last updated 01/01/2023 (subject to change)

Automatic Knives (OTF & OTS):
Blackstone will not sell or transfer any automatic knives to any of the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Guam, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Virgin Islands, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Virginia. **Last updated 01/01/2023 (subject to change)

During checkout you specify a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) near you who transfers the firearm to you, after successful background check if needed.
FFL can be your local Gun Shop, Gun Range or Pawn Shop willing to perform the transfer.

“Local Store Pick Up” in Charlotte, NC. *Sales tax may apply.
Blackstone Shooting Sports
2001 Wilkinson Blvd.
Charlotte, NC, 28208

The buyer is responsible for all FFL’s transfer fee/s upon pickup which is generally $15-30. “Local pickup” at our Charlotte location is free of charge.
For all FFL transfers, the firearm dealer (that we are sending the item/s to) must send us their valid license (FFL) by emailing (FFL@blackstoneshooting.com). Blackstone is not responsible for any lost items shipped via USPS, FedEx, and UPS.

Ammunition Sales

All ammunition will be shipped FedEx or UPS ground; no air freight allowed.
Ammunition and firearms must be shipped separately.
Always make sure you order the correct ammunition for your specific firearm.

Federal law requires that you must be at least 18 years old to purchase shotgun and rifle ammunition and 21 years or older to purchase handgun ammo.

Check your state and local laws for any other restrictions before ordering.
Ammo Shipping Restrictions: Blackstone does not ship ammo to CA, IL, NY, NJ, MA, DC, CT, or P.O. Boxes

Return Policy & Warranty

We fundamentally believe you will be thrilled with the products you purchase from Blackstone Shooting Sports. That’s because we go out of our way to ensure we get you the exact products you need from the best brands in the industry. We understand, however, that sometimes a product may not be what you expected it to be. In that unlikely event, we invite you to review the following terms related to returning a product.

If you need to return an item or cancel an order, simply contact our Guest Support Team at 704-414-6020 or by emailing returns@blackstoneshooting.com (be sure to include your order #). Feel free to use the live chat function on our website for the fastest support. All inquires received during business hours are answered same day!

*All canceled and returned items are subject to a 10% restocking fee.

Please allow 1-5 business days to credit back to your original form of payment.

Damaged/Used Product: Unless there is a verifiable manufacturer’s defect with the merchandise, no returns will be accepted on damaged or used products. This includes firearm parts that have been previously installed.

GENERAL PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Returns Within 30 Days: The original method of payment will be refunded in full. Merchandise must be in new condition with all original packaging, documentation, accompanying accessories, and a receipt.

OPTICS
Returns Within 10 days: The original method of payment will be refunded in full. Merchandise must be in new condition with all original packaging, documentation, and a receipt. Non-cash transactions:

Restricted Items

AMMUNITION
Due to safety and liability concerns, Blackstone does not accept any returns on ammunition that have exited the facility. All online ammunition sales are final.

NEW & USED FIREARMS
Blackstone does not accept any returns on firearms. We will assist with all recalls, warranty claims, or manufacturer defects with firearms previously purchased from Blackstone.

KNIVES
Blackstone does not accept any returns on knives. This is to ensure every knife purchase from Blackstone is 100% factory sharp, blemish free, and warrantied by the manufacturer. We will assist with all recalls, warranty claims, or manufacturer defects with knives previously purchased from Blackstone.

Tax Information

North Carolina residents will be charged a 7.25% sales tax.

Questions / Contact Us

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Monday – Sunday: 10am – 9pm

Contact Information:
Please contact us with any questions or concerns 
We respond to inquiries same-day during business hours

For fast service please reach out to our Guest Support Team:
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Blackstone Shooting Sports | 2001 Wilkinson Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28208 | 704-414-6020