Jacksonville Gun Runners, Jacksonville

Most Popular Service: Professional firearms training

Reservations/Appointments: Required

Established: 1991

Staff Size: 2–10 people

Average Duration of Services: 2–3 hours

Brands Used: Many different manufacturers

Pro Tip: Learning to "run" your gun refers to safe, confident, and effective gun management.

Q&A with Roger Carlson, Instructor

What is one of your signature services? How is it performed?

Our personalized interactive instruction for safe, confident, and effective gun management, while carrying concealed or for in-home protection. The instructors recognize students' limits and adjust to their capabilities, strengths, and lifestyles. We work with seniors, women, businesses, groups, and clubs and offer courses to fit their needs.

Besides making clients happy, what do you like most about your job?

The surprised look that people have when they can hit a moving target every time within a single class training period. We really love seeing people gain the confidence they need to safely manage their firearms.

What aspect of your job, or the services you offer, most often surprises people?

The ease of the course and our ability to adjust it to the student's needs whether for home, office, or classroom settings. We offer our clients firearms safety drills that can be practiced in the privacy of their own homes.

Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover?

We teach people how to “run the gun” in a safe, confident, and effective way. This gives them the knowledge to get fitted to the firearm that will be the best personal choice for them.