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About Us

Rhinox Research Group is a Louisville readiness partner. We help organizations strengthen workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and critical incident response, and we train individuals through live firearms and personal defense classes.
1300 W Muhammad Ali Blvd STE 120, Louisville, KY 40203

Credentials & Certifications

Veteran owned and operated. Led by Aaron McGahee Sr., a U.S. Air Force veteran with a background in Security Forces, Combat Arms, and personal security operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a certified instructor?

Our USCCA Instructor Certification Course prepares qualified participants to teach Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. It is one day of online prework plus up to two classroom days, and requires the Instructor Toolkit.

Which class do I need for a Kentucky concealed carry permit?

The Concealed Carry Permit Course is the one you want. Successful completion allows you to apply for a Concealed Carry Deadly Weapon (CCDW) permit through the Kentucky State Police CCDW program.

The class runs about six hours in the classroom plus an hour of range time, and covers conflict avoidance, the legal use of force, basic shooting skills, and what to do after an incident. You will fire 20 rounds and receive a certificate of completion.

Do I need to own a gun to take a class?

No. Rentals are available for every live fire class. If you are brand new and still deciding what to buy, taking the Basic Handgun Safety Training first is a good way to try a handgun before you purchase one.

What should I bring to class?

For our live fire handgun classes, bring:

  • Your handgun (rentals available)
  • One magazine
  • 20 rounds of ammunition, which stay out of the classroom until the range portion
  • A pen and notebook

For the full-day Concealed Carry Permit Course, also bring lunch. You get a 30 minute break.

For the USCCA Instructor Certification Course, bring your handgun, two magazines, and 100 rounds.

We provide safety equipment, range targets, range time, and refreshments at no extra cost.

What is your rescheduling and refund policy?

Refund and Rescheduling Policy

This policy applies to all firearms classes.

  • You may reschedule once with at least 48 hours’ notice before your scheduled class.
  • Cancellations received at least 48 hours before class receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than 48 hours before class are not refundable.
  • If Rhinox Research Group cancels the class, you may receive a refund or agree to another class date.
  • If the published minimum for the class is not met, you may choose a refund or transfer.

Other classes

You may reschedule once if you contact us at least 48 hours before your original class date.

Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the class date receive a full refund. Cancellations after that point are not refundable.

If Rhinox reschedules a class, the same terms apply. If we cancel a class, you receive a full refund.

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