Finding the right shooting instructor

By Kyle Lamb

I often hear stories about this or that instructor. They range from awesome to keep it positive to not awesome. This column started with the idea that I regale you with a few of these stories concerning my fellow man (and, in some cases, woman). Then it occurred to me, why not discuss what to look for when it’s time to spend hard-earned money on firearm training?

The Résumé I will jump right on this hand grenade: Having a good résumé does matter. What matters less is what is on that résumé when it comes to life experiences. If you want a shooting instructor, find an individual that has what it takes to teach you to shoot. Having many notches cut into their pistol grips does not make them better shooting instructors. And if you haven’t got it yet, it is as simple as this: One doesn’t have to have shot terrorists in the face to be a worthwhile instructor. I have met several effective shooting instructors who have no experience in combat. (Some of these folks tell the best war stories, which is a credibility problem. These types of individuals have the belief that colorful war stories make them a …Read the Rest

Source:: Guns and Ammo