Welcome to Coastal Carry Academy – South Mississippi’s premier source for concealed carry training for those who want to get their Enhanced Carry Firearms Permit. We are a team of Pistol Instructors teaching the people of the MS Gulf Coast. We are certified through NRA, and recognized by the MS Dept. of Public Safety as Instructors for the MS Enhanced Carry Permit. We hold classes in Gulfport, MS.
Our Mississippi Enhanced Carry Course consist of two segments: the NRA Basics of Pistol shooting, and an additional hour of Mississippi Concealed Carry Law and Justifiable Homicide lecture. The total course is 9 hours in length, per NRA and MS Department of Public Safety requirements. Certificates are valid for one year, and as such you can take the class up to one year prior to turning 21 years old, and simply save the certificate until you are 21 and able to apply for your Enhanced Carry permit. However please bear in mind that we are not responsible if you allow your certificate to expire prior to obtaining your Enhanced Carry Permit.
Once you have your Enhanced Carry Permit, you’re set. You DO NOT have to take the course again unless you let your Enhanced Carry Permit lapse for more than 6 months. Simply renew your permit on time and your Enhanced Carry status will continue.

Course Requirements

You will need to bring the following items to the class:

  • A Pistol in good working order – A pistol that doesn’t function may affect your ability to complete the live fire portion of the class
  • 100 rounds of store bought ammo for your pistol (Brand new – No Reloaded Ammo) [You may not need all 100 rounds, however we recommend you bring extra just in case.)
  • Hearing Protection – foam earplugs or ear muffs
  • Eye Protection – glasses, sunglasses, safety / shooting glasses
  • Ball Cap
  • Optionally, a Packed Lunch. (Otherwise there are several restaurant options nearby.)

Registration Information

You can pay the course fee in full when enrolling in the class, or optionally you may pay a deposit of $25. Please note that the course fee is refundable if notice is given, however the deposit is not refundable.

Enrolling in and paying for the course reserves your spot and guarantees you entry to the class. However, payment does not guarantee you a certificate at the end of the class.

Receiving a certificate requires you to pass a written exam and the live fire portion of the class. To date, and thanks in part to the experience of our trained instructors, no student has failed either portion of the class.

Discounts We Offer

We offer various discounts and opportunities to customers to save

First Responders*
Military*
Current Mississippi Firearms Permit Holders**
Groups (Including Church Security Teams) ***
* Verification of Military or First Responder is provided by GovX. They will verify your ID and give you the discount code. Note: The MS Enhanced Carry Course is NOT required for Military and Law Enforcement, whether active, former, or retired. You just need to provide the MS Department of Public Safety with documentation of prior firearms training to receive this exemption. While you’re not required to take this course, we’d love to have you. And lets face it, you can never be too prepared. We offer these heros a discounted price of $75 for the class should you be interested.

Verify with GovX

** Mississippi will now issue Concealed Carry Permits to those with out-of-state firearms permits, with some exceptions. Please contact us and we will send you a coupon code for your discount.

*** If you have a Group or Security Team, contact us and we will work with you to find a class to work for your group. Typically we require groups of five (5) or more to qualify for a group discount.

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