View Full Version : Free Concealed Carry Classes?
TheWeeze
08-25-2014, 12:42
Anybody used these guys for their CCW class? Came across their website yesterday and thought I'd check with those who know more than I do.
www.concealedcarryforfree.com
They work on donations both from the class participants as well as outside donors as well.
"helped thousands of students..."
hmmm. I've been teaching full time for several years and it takes a big pool to draw thousands of students. I think it's a bit of an exaggeration on their end but I could be wrong.
Read this thread again before deciding:
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/112503-Being-a-Good-Student-Selecting-and-attending-training
Its a lecture only class. If you just want the certificate for your permit it does the job in a cost effective way.
The instructor has been around a while so "thousands" means just that. Greater than 2000 students. .
wctriumph
08-25-2014, 16:43
It is certainly affordable. I will have to take my daughter to one and get her on the path.
The instructor has been around a while so "thousands" means just that. Greater than 2000 students. .
thank you Mr Webster. I had no clue what "thousands" meant.
What I was suggesting is that it is odd that having helped more than 2000 people in Colorado, no one has heard of him before, student or instructor, nor is there any info on his class. Word of a "free" CCW class that is worthwhile would spread quickly in this community and there has been quite the opposite.
I've heard of them. A few of my friends have attended the class.
I've heard of them. A few of my friends have attended the class.
Was it a decent class or just fulfilling the state requirements? Any chance of a review of the class & staff? As I mentioned before, a worthwhile free CCW class would be busy every weekend if people shared that information and their experiences.
It covers the state requirements. It is not an in depth class, but you get the certificate. It is geared toward those that know how to operate their firearms, but need to go through through the motions to get the man's approval.
GilpinGuy
09-17-2014, 07:14
It covers the state requirements. It is not an in depth class, but you get the certificate. It is geared toward those that know how to operate their firearms, but need to go through through the motions to get the man's approval.
This is right on. I used them for my 10 year renewal back in March. If someone was going for their first time, I recommend spend the money and go with someone on here who has a good reputation and get into a more in-depth class.
Dutch Commando
09-21-2014, 13:37
Guns For Everyone is the group that does these classes and they have several levels of classes you can take. IMO these folks are doing a great job.
Something for nuthin', what's not to like? If you are into something for nuthin' it's right up your alley.
I charge for my classes. I spent my money and time to get the credentials to legally teach a class that fulfills the requirements for the Colorado concealed carry classes, and I take time out of my weekends to teach said classes, but you're right, I don't see any reason I should expect a return on my investment on money and time on my part. But, hey, that's just me.
Sorry, too honest? Let me guess, you agree with the liberal gun-hating legislature that an FFL should be limited as to what they can charge for their time and effort to do a background check, because they know so much about how much of my time and paperwork it takes to transfer your gun, that you didn't buy from me, should cost?
Sorry again, not your fault that you caught me on a Monday.
Joe Manco
09-22-2014, 19:35
I took their class. I was skeptical at first so signed up for free. It was more then the "required" class that I hear you get at a gun show. They honestly believe no one should HAVE to pay a fee to carry a firearm so they offer the class for free but accept donations. After the class was over I was impressed and gave a fair donation. They offer many other classes as well and they offer them for free too.
How about you attend and give US a review? Shouldn't cost you anything but time. The price is right.
From someone who has attended the ccw class i can say it was a great class got all the state required info along with being generally enjoyable and after the class was over there is the option to go out to the range with the instructor but it isnt required. I wholeheartedly support these guys and the class. It is pretty bare minimum but they started offering all of their firearm and self defense classes for free so if the first ones not enough for you then you can get all the free training you want and they want to help people they drive around the state giving the free classes and will do personal instruction whenever you can make it to them.
argonstrom
10-18-2014, 18:44
From someone who has attended the ccw class i can say it was a great class got all the state required info along with being generally enjoyable and after the class was over there is the option to go out to the range with the instructor but it isnt required. I wholeheartedly support these guys and the class. It is pretty bare minimum but they started offering all of their firearm and self defense classes for free so if the first ones not enough for you then you can get all the free training you want and they want to help people they drive around the state giving the free classes and will do personal instruction whenever you can make it to them.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/02/
I agree with what others have posted that have taken the class, well done from both my and my wife's perspective. We left a donation of what a typical class would have cost.
Bailey Guns
11-16-2014, 18:42
I don't see anything wrong with it. We all make choices and we all get what we pay for. Because someone chooses to offer their services for free or for donations doesn't mean it's not worthwhile to someone else.
Snowman78
11-22-2014, 21:47
I agree with what others have posted that have taken the class, well done from both my and my wife's perspective. We left a donation of what a typical class would have cost.
+1
My wife and I took the class today and it was great!!
Sorry to bring up a dead post, but I took this class today and it was excellent. I had to take the NRA basic pistol class to get my permit in Connecticut a few years back and it was just god-awful. I took this one today and it was far less nonsense for someone who had never touched a pistol and much more practical knowledge. I disagreed on some small points but overall it was excellent advice, and nothing that would lead a new shooter or carrier astray. I'm starting a new job in January and have made sure to already allot some of the money from the first check to a hefty donation. This organization is really putting their money where there mouth is regarding the right to self defense and anybody who is able should encourage them.
This is the way it should be, good for them.
wctriumph
04-26-2015, 11:28
I went and took my daughter to the Guns for Everyone class in NorCo a few weeks ago. Edgar taught the class and he did a good job I thought. My daughter actually learned something from it, saving cash for the permit. I left a donation. He covered all the basics and did not try to sell us anything, he was very matter of fact in his presentation.
You can't go wrong. Great guys that are serious about what they do
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I would be interested in what their percentage of donations is, from a business model standpoint. Kinda like working for tips.
After reading through this thread, I signed up for this class. As everyone above has said, it was a good class. Edgar kept the class entertaining and interesting. Definitely brought up some food for thought.
Sorry for hijacking this thread. But, I'm looking at going back to these guys for some more in depth training if anyone else is interested. They will hold the class almost anywhere.
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