Center Mass: Mississippi Firearms Training, LLC, offers firearms training classes in South Mississippi, including the NRA First Steps Pistol Course, the NRA Basic Pistol Course, and the Mississippi Enhanced Firearms Permit Course (Commonly referred to as the “enhanced concealed carry permit course”) Based in Gulfport, Mississippi, Center Mass teaches classes across the Gulf Coast, including Pass Christian, Gulfport and Biloxi. Our climate-controlled classroom facilities allow us to teach pistol classes throughout the year.

 

Instructors

 

 Instructor Ian Stewart is a professional trainer and is a soldier in the Mississippi Army National Guard, having served in Afghanistan. Ian is an NRA Certified Instructor, Chief Range Safety Officer, and has been certified by the State of Mississippi to teach the necessary course to obtain the enhanced endorsement for the Mississippi Firearms Permit (also known as “enhanced concealed carry permit”). His extensive, world-class training in firearms includes proficiency in pistol, rifle, and fully-automatic firearms. Ian offers his firearms expertise to each client.  His military training and service provides a unique set of firearms skills worth sharing. 

 

 

 

 

Instructor Jason Savarese is professional trainer, author, and attorney in Gulfport, who brings his 25 years of firearms experience and legal knowledge to the classroom and gun range to assist the public in becoming more comfortable and proficient with the use of firearms, as well as the laws that govern their legal use and carry. Jason is an NRA Certified Instructor, Range Safety Officer, and has been certified by the State of Mississippi to teach the necessary course to obtain the enhanced endorsement for the Mississippi Firearms Permit (also known as “enhanced concealed carry permit”). Jason is an avid hunter and learned to shoot at a young age, including 3 years as a sharpshooter with the U.S. Marine Corps JROTC unit based in Gulfport. His experience and zest for all things firearms-related has included training with pistols, rifles, shotguns, and submachine guns, such as the ubiquitous Heckler & Koch MP5. Jason is a member of the National Rifle Association, Glock Sport Shooting Association, and Gun Owners of America.  Jason grew up in Gulfport.  

 

 

Center Mass offers training and advice for the novice shooter, who is thinking of purchasing their first handgun, as well as advanced training for experienced shooters who are comfortable with the use of their with own firearms.

 

 

 

Why drive hours to attend a firearms class?

 

Center Mass offers the training you need, right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, using local instructors. Whether you recently purchased your first firearm and need some training in the basics, or you are an experienced shooter wanting to further hone your firearm skills, Center Mass has the right curriculum and instructors to bring out the best in you. Save your time and gas money; the firearms training you need is available in South Mississippi.

Small classes and individual attention using highly-qualified instructors are the hallmarks of any great teaching institution, and Center Mass is no different; we limit class size in order to maximize the personalized instruction such class size makes possible. For those wanting to learn how to safely use and carry their firearm, and for those seeking the enhanced endorsement for their Mississippi Firearms Permit, the individualized classes taught by Center Mass are the right choice for any shooter.

 

For much less than price of the last gun you purchased, Center Mass can teach you the tactics and techniques that will dramatically improve your safe handling of firearms, and improve your accuracy, speed and defensive tactics. The safe and efficient use of firearms can mean the difference between life and death, for you or a loved one. You owe it to yourself and your family to become a skilled user of firearms, before any situation arises where your firearm might be needed.

 

 No matter your reason for attending a class with Center Mass, your individual training needs will be addressed. The marksmanship, safe firearms handling, tactical training, and enhanced firearms permit courses are taught by Center Mass’ personable, real-world, knowledgeable instructors who will dramatically increase your skills and confidence in the safe and accurate use of firearms. We teach our classes in a friendly, non-aggressive manner, to put you at ease and encourage frank discussion and questions. From the classroom lectures, to the shooting drills, to the live-fire training, Center Mass is structured to give you top-notch firearms training.