About Us

Let me introduce myself

My name is Charles Key. I live in Hope Arkansas and was born and raised here. I teach classes all over Arkansas as well as classes in and around the Hope and Texarkana area. I am an avid sportsman and conservationist as taught to me by my father and my grandfathers. I enjoy the outdoors and love Arkansas the "Natural State". I received my N.R.A. certification as a Pistol and Personal Protection Trainer in August of 2001. I qualified as an Arkansas Concealed Handgun Instructor in January of 2004.I completed the IAW ATF&FBI certificate for Bomb Threat and Search Training in February of 1999. I worked with the Hempstead County Sheriff's Department with the patrol deputies and the investigator,s for 5 years. I worked for 13 years as a Security Manager,Security consultant and Private Investigator for a major security firm. Some of the clients were Hudson Foods, Tyson Foods,Flowers Bakery,Jett Concrete,Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy,Con Agra Foods,AMCO Cryogenic,Scott's,University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, plus many others as well as individuals and private entities. I am an instructor for University of Arkansas College and offer classes at the Community College at Hope and their satellite facilities. I have been teaching 9 years and enjoy it very much. I will let you in on a secret. If you are worried about taking my class don't be. Some of the best shots I have ever instructed had never handled a handgun in their life. Women sometimes make the best student and score better at the range because they don,t have bad habits like most of us. No one has ever failed my class. Some just require a little more instruction than others, so don,t be worried, I don,t mind. My goal is to offer you the most pleasant experience as possible and help you obtain your permit. I want you to be confident and assured you can handle a firearm safely and proficently .I encourage questions and interaction with my students. Remember I will be there at all times to help and guide you. The focus is on "SAFETY" but we can all have fun while learning.