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South Carolina Firearms Training
Every student will receive a copy of The Firearms Training Notebook. We will use it throughout all of our course to collect data and give you a tool to take home to continue to make yourself 1% Better Everyday in your firearms training journey.
South Carolina Firearms and Tactical Training
South Carolina Law Enforcement Firearms Training
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Hosted by combat-tested veterans from War HOGG Tactical and Kelley Defense, On The Range Podcast delivers unfiltered insight for those who live by the warrior mindset. From law enforcement and military professionals to responsibly armed civilians, this show dives deep into firearms training, tactical preparation, leadership, and the realities of service and self-reliance. Every episode cuts through the noise with real talk, hard lessons, and mission-focused motivation, helping you stay ready for anything life throws your way.
Train hard. Stay safe. Stay frosty.
War HOGG Tactical — South Carolina Law Enforcement Firearms Training
War HOGG Tactical delivers combat-proven, agency-focused firearms, tactical, and K9 instruction tailored for South Carolina law enforcement. Our courses are designed to improve officer survivability, marksmanship under stress, and team tactics — practical training you can take back to your agency and use immediately.
Instructor & Operational Credibility
Instruction is led by Rick Hogg, a 29-year U.S. Army Special Operations combat veteran, SOF K9 handler, and former Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course instructor. His battlefield and K9 operational experience informs training that prioritizes real-world application, safety, and measurable results.
Courses Built for South Carolina Officers
War HOGG’s curricula are scalable for patrol officers, field trainers, SRT/SWAT teams, and K9 units operating in South Carolina’s urban, suburban, and rural environments:
Firearms
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Red Dot Pistol — fundamentals, malfunction drills, transitions, and stress inoculation
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Iron-Sight Pistol — stance, fundamentals, and practical application for duty environments
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Carbine & Patrol Rifle — duty optics, transitions, positional shooting, and team movement
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Low-Light and Night Vision Marksmanship for operational night tasks
Tactical
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Vehicle Tactics & Counter-Ambush Procedures applicable to traffic stops and vehicle contacts
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Room Clearing / Close Quarters Combat (CQB) for entry teams and small-unit patrol scenarios
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Night Vision CQB and mission-specific aerial marksmanship for specialized units
K9
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SWAT K9 Integration and team tactics
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One-Handed Pistol Shooting for K9 Handlers
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Detection & Area Search coordination between officers and K9 teams
Performance Tracking & Documentation
Every participant receives The Firearms Training Notebook to record live-fire data, drill results, and a roll-forward training plan. This provides objective metrics for after-action review, in-service documentation, and continuity across shifts or squads.
Project Officer Survival — No Cost Red Dot Pistol Training for Officers
Project Officer Survival removes the financial barrier to red-dot pistol training for patrol officers. Supported by industry partners, the program delivers red-dot fundamentals, high-stress marksmanship, and a framework for establishing agency training plans. Hundreds of officers have completed the program and integrated the skills into duty practice.
Why South Carolina Police Agencies Use War HOGG
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Instruction grounded in operational, combat-proven experience
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Curriculum tailored to agency policy, patrol realities, and regional operational environments
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Scalable delivery: single-officer upskills, whole-shift training, or multi-week team courses
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Measurable outcomes and documentation to support training audits, certifications, and policy compliance
Deployment & Scheduling in South Carolina
Based in the Southeast and routinely operating in South Carolina, War HOGG will coordinate on-site training at agency ranges, municipal facilities, or regional training centers. Courses are adaptable to your agency’s SOPs and operational priorities.
If your agency is seeking to raise marksmanship, tactical competency, or K9 integration, War HOGG Tactical will design and deliver a course tailored to South Carolina law enforcement needs.
Train hard, Stay safe, and see you "On The Range"
— Rick Hogg, Founder, War HOGG Tactical
Contact
Get in touch to learn more about our South Carolina Firearms Training and Tactical Training or FREE Law Enforcement Red Dot Pistol Firearms Training via Project Officer Survival.
Empowering Law Abiding Civilians, Law Enforcement Officers and Military Personnel Through Combat Proven Firearms Training, Tactical Training and K9 Training with War HOGG Tactical
In today's perilous world, personal safety is more important than ever. Whether you are a responsible civilian, law enforcement officer, or military member, possessing the right firearms skills can be the crucial factor in a life-or-death situation. War HOGG Tactical committed to enhancing individuals' efficiency and effectiveness with firearms during encounters. Based in North Carolina and traveling nationwide, this veteran-owned organization offers firearms training rooted in Special Operations combat experience, empowering civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel with real-world skills save lives.
Experience Not Theory
Led by Rick Hogg, a 29-year US Army Special Operations combat veteran, War HOG Tactical provides invaluable, practical knowledge from the battlefield to the. Our courses focus on real-life applications, ensuring that every session is both engaging and effective.
Training Offered:
Firearms Training: Red Dot Pistol, Iron Sights Pistol, Carbine and Patrol Rifle, Night Vision Marksmanship, Low Light Pistol and Carbine Marksmanship. Each student receives The Firearms Training Notebook to track their shooting performance, highlighting improvements in marksmanship and areas for growth.
Tactical Training:
Vehicle Tactics, Vehicle Counter Ambush, Room Clearing/CQB, Aerial Marksmanship, Night CQB.
K9 Training:
SWAT K9 Integration, One Handed Pistol Shooting for K9 Officers, and Area Search.
Nationwide Reach
War HOGG Tactical conducts courses throughout the U.S., including North, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, and, catering to all experience levels. Whether a beginner or seasoned shooter, you find a course suits your needs.
Project Officer Survival
The Project Officer Survival initiative offers free red dot pistol training law enforcement officers, aiming to enhance their firearms skills without financial burden. Since its inception, over 600 officers have been trained, with four attributing their survival to our instruction.
Train Hard, Stay Safe
War HOGG Tactical dedicated to excellence in firearms and tactical training, employing proven techniques to empower civilians law enforcement, and military personnel. As demand for self-defense training grows, our mission remains clear: to prepare individuals for effective firearm use. If you're ready to improve your safety and shooting skills, join us at War HOGG Tactical. In an unpredictable world, quality firearms is essential. Take the step to enhance your and skills by attending a War HOGG course. We provide effective training that ensures you can perform under pressure.
Train Hard, Stay Safe, and see you "On The Range" - Rick
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