What To Look For When Seeking Out Firearm Training… And Red Flags To Tell You To Move Along

By James England

We’re always excited to get e-mails from our readers. A recent e-mail included an inquiry for things to look for when seeking out instruction.

[Email]…What should I look for in a training facility? Should they be NRA certified? Should they be ex-military? What should the training involve? Thank you for any advice you have on this.

We constantly push the need for training. Whether it’s reality-based, scenario-driven training or just familiarization with firearms and safe practices, each gun owner has a responsibility to take charge of his or her gun. After all, if rounds need to be fired, don’t you want to be in the best place to ensure they land on target?

State Mandated Gun Safety Courses

Most states require some form of training certification as a piece of the application package for a concealed carry license permit. That training can range from a basic Hunting & Wildlife safety course/NRA basic pistol safety course to state-certified instruction.

When you take a concealed carry-specific course, that course should always include the following:

• Basic familiarization with state law
• Classroom discussion
• Firearm safety
• Live fire training

The NRA Basic Pistol Safety course, for instance, can be completed mostly online and covers most of the topics mentioned above — with the …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation