Meet Dick Berman
Dick Berman is the owner of Thunderbolt Firearms Training. His Savannah firearms background began with the founding of Thunderbolt Guns in 2006. Today, the business is focused on education and training, not firearm sales or gunsmithing.
His archived biography describes a background in firearms instruction, competitive shooting, and range safety, along with a BA from Syracuse University and a JD from Boston University. His approach brings experience and an emphasis on thoughtful instruction to the learning environment.
A conversation before a course
Choosing training should begin with your experience, your questions, and your goals. Thunderbolt encourages prospective students to speak directly with the instructor to find an appropriate starting point and understand the expectations of the session.
Classroom knowledge. Supervised application.
Understanding why a safety rule matters is as important as remembering it. The teaching approach connects explanation and discussion with supervised practice when the selected course includes a range component.
A clear focus
Thunderbolt Firearms Training serves Savannah, Chatham County, and Southeast Georgia. This website is dedicated to instruction. It does not offer firearm or ammunition sales, transfers, gunsmithing, or repair services.
Confirm the details that matter
Ask about the credentials relevant to your chosen course, the location, what is included, and the next available date before registering. Historical credentials in archived material are not a substitute for confirming a current course requirement.