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Firearms Training: Get Some!

Firearms Training: Get Some! - TheArmsGuide.com

January 8, 2017 by Kevin 12 Comments

One thing from which shooters of all skill levels can benefit is to attend firearms training. Information sources, such as YouTube, or firearms forums can be a place to start (or to continue) learning about shooting; however, with these, and many other “word-of-mouth” types of information sources, it can be difficult to sift the good advice from the bad. Taking a class from a firearms training institution (such as American Institute of Marksmanship, Range Time Tactical Shooting, Safety Solutions Academy, or Gunsite) or finding a private instructor (if you’re interested in more individual instruction) can provide a safe option to learn basics, such as firearms handling safety, grip, or stance, but can also expand into may areas of firearms skills such as self defense shooting or advanced marksmanship.

There are many schools across the country where one can attend classes to learn more about the shooting sports and self defense. Oftentimes, there are also classes held by local ranges, such as the class I took at Fletcher Arms to qualify for my concealed carry permit. With so many institutions of firearms training, there are often different techniques, or similar techniques with different terminology, taught. What this writer does with that information is to practice the instruction given and choose the methods (and terms) that work best for her.

For specific reviews on firearms training options, check back here at The Arms Guide. There’s more info on the way.

Filed Under: Firearms Training Tagged With: American Institute of Marksmanship, carry, CCW, class, concealed, defense, firearms, Gunsite, instructor, pistol, Range Time Tactical Shooting, rifle, Safety Solutions Academy, self, shooting, shotgun, Training

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Kevin Kevin is an avid hunter and military history enthusiast. He participates in WWII reenactments every year and boasts a large antique firearms collection. The Winchester 1873 and Colt M1911 are two of his favorites. Kevin enjoys researching the best products on the market to keep The Arms Guide reader up to date and informed.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for KevinSavageHenry says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    not for nothin’  I wanna see what Dest can do with that 74!

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    • Avatar for KevinFateofDestinee says

      April 16, 2013 at 11:25 pm

      SavageHenry I’m quickly becoming rather fond of Natasha ^_^

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  2. Avatar for Kevinpeter3101 says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Just as a side note there is a situation going on here where private companies were set up to deliver CCW training and have been found to have failed to deliver the basic minimum required, thus leaving students requiring to re take the courses and incur the additional costs. Please be careful when looking at training courses that they meet the required standards and are run professionally not by some kitchen table expert out to make money.

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    • Avatar for KevinFateofDestinee says

      April 16, 2013 at 11:26 pm

      peter3101 Agreed! I liked the course I took at Fletcher’s. It taught a lot about mindset and the legal implications of concealed carry – something I think as important to discuss as safe firearms handling (which was also covered, including a live fire training element).

      Reply
  3. Avatar for KevinJoeFabeetz says

    April 15, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    I was at a small gun shop a few weeks ago.  While I was there the owner answered the phone.  The person on the other end was inquiring about CCW class.  The owner says…I dont do them anymore but if you send me $250.00 I will send you all the DVDs and the books.  You bring me in a target showing you can hit it and I will “fix you up.”  Nice way to learn and get the required training for CCW huh?  I should report this guy but he would just deny it all.

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    • Avatar for KevinFateofDestinee says

      April 16, 2013 at 11:27 pm

      That’s not the kind of “training” I’d want for my learning experience.

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      • Avatar for KevinJoeFabeetz says

        April 17, 2013 at 8:18 am

        FateofDestinee I was pretty surprised to say the least.  There’s actually no point in it either.  You can take the class for a lot less (I paid $125.00) and actually learn something.  Why spend 250 and get zip?

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      • Avatar for KevinJoeFabeetz says

        April 17, 2013 at 9:24 am

        FateofDestinee This is also the same clown that told me the LC380 has not been released by Ruger yet.  Which, by the way, is now my wife’s new gun.  🙂

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  4. Avatar for KevinJoeFabeetz says

    April 15, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    By the way…you need more stuff on your utility belt, Batman.  🙂

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    • Avatar for Kevinjshjr says

      April 16, 2013 at 8:08 am

      JoeFabeetz and the rifle is to bare.  Needs stuff on it!

      Reply
    • Avatar for KevinFateofDestinee says

      April 16, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      JoeFabeetz heheh I’m working on getting the whole belt covered. I’m about halfway there!

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  5. Avatar for Kevinpeter3101 says

    April 18, 2013 at 8:23 am

    AK74, spare mags, two hand guns, spare mags, three knives, and last but not least the most important piece of equipment the Phone….tactical screen saver of course….

    Reply

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