On September 25, 2021, Panteao Sportsman’s Club teamed up with Ruger Firearms, Walker’s Ear Protection, Personal Defense World, The Cigar Militia, The Melting Pot, Jacob Grey Custom, Lake Country, Palmetto Payroll Solutions as well as Galeana Automotive Group to host Operation Garnet & Free. Garnet & Free consisted of chapter members of the national conservative youth organization called “Turning Point USA” from the University of South Carolina. The goal was to educate and familiarize the students with the various types of firearms as well as safe handling of them. Jay Harris, founder of Champion Defense said, taught the students along with his team of instructors. Champion Defense was founded by active duty veterans Jay and Phylicia Harris. With over thirty years of Military service and firearm training experience, their goal is to provide the best firearm training and knowledge available to their students. Their NRA Certified Instructors are trained in multiple firearm disciplines to reach the needs of every student. Turning Point USA, or Turning Point, advocates for conservative values on high school, college, and university campuses. TPUSA has expanded its presence to include 2,500 high school and college campuses nationwide.