Duayne Watts Handgun Training

Duayne Watts Handgun Training provides firearm instruction and concealed-carry education in Zachary, Louisiana. Serving people with a range of experience, the business offers personalized lessons designed to build safe handling, confidence, and practical skills in a welcoming outdoor range environment. Training is available by appointment, with private options as well as small-group concealed-carry certification classes.

Services include first-time shooter instruction, private handgun training, tactical classes, and youth introductions to firearm safety and operation. Students considering a first handgun can try available models before buying, including .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .45 ACP, and .45 GAP options. Lessons may include dry-fire practice, live fire, moving and stationary targets, and drills focused on accuracy, speed, and target acquisition. The business also offers home and family defense instruction and the NRA Marksmanship Program, which provides structured shooting goals. Concealed-carry classes cover relevant laws and include a state-required minimum shooting assessment; they are not intended as beginner shooting lessons.