BE PREPARED BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!
Firearm & First Aid Training Built For Safety, Skill, and Confidence
USCCA & American Heart Association Certified Training

BE PREPARED BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!
USCCA & American Heart Association Certified Training

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Be Prepared is a comprehensive firearms and first aid training company dedicated to equipping individuals, families, and professionals with the skills they need to stay safe and confident. As a certified provider of American Heart Association (AHA) CPR, First Aid, and AED training, as well as a fully credentialed USCCA training partner, we deliver proven, nationally recognized instruction that empowers our students with real-world knowledge and lifesaving capabilities.
Safety is our top priority. Every firearm handled on-site—whether for sales, service, or instruction—is managed with strict safety protocols that exceed industry standards. From entry-level students to experienced firearms owners, we ensure that everyone who enters our facility receives clear, consistent guidance that reinforces safe practices and responsible decision-making. At Be Prepared, we are committed to creating a learning environment where confidence is built on a foundation of safety, integrity, and preparedness.

In addition to our training programs, we operate a full-service firearms store offering a wide selection of firearms, accessories, ammunition, and tactical equipment. Our retail team is supported by trained and experienced gunsmiths who provide expert-level firearm cleaning, diagnostics, installations, and custom technical services. Whether a customer is seeking education, equipment, or support, our staff ensures every interaction is guided by professionalism, accuracy, and a respect for responsible gun ownership.

Our mission is to empower our community with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to protect themselves, save lives, and act responsibly. We achieve this by providing high-quality American Heart Association and USCCA-certified training, offering expert guidance in firearm safety, and delivering exceptional retail and gunsmithing services backed by experienced professionals. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety in every aspect of our operations—on the range, in the classroom, in the gunsmithing workshop, and throughout our retail environment. Our priority is simple: create a culture where responsible firearm ownership and lifesaving skills come together to support a safer, stronger, and better-prepared community. Through professionalism, integrity, and a relentless focus on safety, we strive to serve as a trusted resource for training, equipment, and support—ensuring that every student and customer who chooses Be Prepared is equipped not only with to

USCCA is one of the most trusted leaders in personal safety and defensive education, offering training built on real-world data, expert analysis, and proven best practices. Their courses are developed by experienced instructors who break down complex concepts into practical, easy-to-follow skills that anyone can learn. USCCA’s curriculum covers everything from situational awareness to emergency response planning, giving students the confidence to protect themselves and others in critical moments. With a strong reputation, national recognition, and consistently high training standards, USCCA provides reliable, comprehensive education for individuals, families, schools, and businesses. Choosing USCCA means choosing a program backed by credibility, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping people stay safer every day.
Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals covers crucial topics like understanding conflict avoidance and situational awareness, firearm basics, shooting fundamentals, the physiology of violent confrontations and the legal characteristics of using deadly force.
The full training course meets the requirements for obtaining a concealed carry permit or license in the vast majority of states. Since each state's concealed carry permit requirements differ, please discuss with your instructor.
Children’s Firearms & Safety Fundamentals is a comprehensive guide designed to address the topic of firearms and safety with kids of all ages and to provide a positive, welcoming and fun learning experience for youth – all while promoting the safe, responsible and ethical use of firearms.
Learn how to prolong the life of a loved one long enough for the ambulance to arrive. Take your lifesaving skills to the next level with this training program designed around cutting-edge emergency training. Become comfortable with proven first aid for serious bleeding, chest injuries, a compromised airway, spinal injuries, broken bones, and more. This training will allow you to master these techniques so you can bridge the gap between the time of injury and the arrival of first responders.
The fundamentals of shooting will be introduced, reviewed and built upon, while also exploring universal safety rules, situational awareness, common types of handguns, ammunition types, marksmanship skills, advanced firearms handling, defensive pistol fundamentals and the use of deadly force.
With mass-shooting incidents on the rise, this course equips you with lifesaving knowledge to protect yourself and others. Drawing on real data from past events, it teaches you how to spot early warning signs, respond effectively during an attack, and implement plans that reduce casualties. Designed for individuals and entire teams, it provides essential guidance for schools, businesses, and other organizations seeking to improve their safety and readiness.
American Heart Association – Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED
The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course provides comprehensive training in first aid, CPR, and AED use. Participants learn how to recognize and respond to medical emergencies, injuries, and environmental emergencies, following the latest AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
This course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who requires a certification card for employment, OSHA compliance, school, or personal preparedness. It is suitable for workplace teams, childcare providers, fitness professionals, security staff, and anyone who wants to be ready for emergencies.
If you have questions about our programs, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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