Minimal CCW Training

[PhL0aTeR]

So where exactly was your $75 class? I am but a poor college student with way too much to do, and a couple hours for relatively cheap sounds just fine to me.

PhL0aTeR - that $75 class sounds good!

The guy's name is Michael K. Holler Number is 719-687-5056

Definitely provides the bare minimum for obtaining your CCW. OTOH he also offers other classes about law and ethics

[TINCUP AL]

Not trying to get off topic or stir the pot but, carring a concealed weapon for personal defense comes with a huge responsibility, and a clear understanding of what you can/can't or should/shouldn't do. Taking a proper in depth class is highly reccomended. From my experience of both shooting with Leo's and helping to train military personel, they can benefit from a good class as much as the private individual if not more in some cases. If you are an active Leo with a current understanding of how the law works concerning concealed carry, then I would agree that a minimal class would be fine. Other than that, you would probably benefit from a good training class. Keep in mind, that all of this is just my opinion. Everyone has one. Good luck

[Atrain]

been there, done that

http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4784

GAHHHH! The past!

[SigsRule]

I was all set to get a FL license because my military experience was all that was required and it was unlikely it would get entered in the CO database. Well, with the new CO laws I will need to get the CO license.

My question is - who provides a "minimal" class that will meet the CO requirements. I have no desire to spend a weekend doing live fire drills and spending a few hundred dollars. If I want to take an advanced class fine, but for now I just need a low cost class that covers the letter of the law.

IMHO, while training is good for a first timer, for former military or LEO the training should be optional. The requirement was just something the NRA got into the bill to support $$$ their instructors.

Thanks

I don't have the regs in front of me but you might want to check again. I thought the rule was written that if you could demonstrate "recent" military experience you didn't need a class. I went into it thinking that and discovered that "recent" was defined to be something like within the last two years - in any case I was retired 5 or more years earlier so wound up taking a course at The Shootist in Lakewood, CO for $150 (I think, it's been awhile ago) to get my CCW in CO.

[Rusty]

I believe Sigsrule is correct on the Military experience.. It would be worth the call to your county Sheriff.

[Jason]

check here

http://cbi.state.co.us/ccw/relatedstats.asp

or

http://cbi.state.co.us/ccw/relatedstats.asp

or here

http://www.coloradocarry.com/forums/

[Ranger353]

I am an NRA pistol and shotgun instructor as well as a certified law enforcement handgun/shotgun instructor. I would be willing to create a course for concealed carry that provides basic to intermediate level training. But, what are the specific focus areas that everyone is looking for?

The places you can't go while packing?

What to do when stopped by a LEO?

How to avoid getting into a situation that culminates into deadly force?

How to and how not to carry a handgun?

Drawing techniques?

Any other ideas?

Rob

[wyzardd]

My personal opinion, Ranger -

Colorado law, including places you can and can't carry

When you can and can't use deadly force
When you should and shouldn't use deadly force (this is probably very subjective)

Carry tips (including holster and weapon suggestions)

Firearm safety (Coopers 4 rules, at least)

Can you cram some draw techniques into a short time? I guess you could give them the basics of a couple and then cajole them to go home and practice, but you might have 20 guys that already know what they're doing and only 1 or 2 that don't.

Maybe what to expect if they actually shoot someone, like how to report it to the police. Also, what to do if they draw and don't shoot.

If you're doing an all day class some range time would be nice, but I think learning how to shoot shouldn't necessarily be part of a CCW class. If someone needs to learn to draw and shoot, that's a bit much for a class that's only going to run a few hours and has people of all skill levels. Should be separate, IMHO.

4 hours seems about right to me.

[abert]

I came across this, low cost and at home!

http://www.highlandsranchfirearms.com/

[Jason]

I came across this, low cost and at home!

http://www.highlandsranchfirearms.com/

I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND that type of class.

These people are the ones that are going to screw it up for everyone. I feel very unsafe with under trained people carrying guns.

If for some reason you need to protect yourself and have to face a lawyer in a court room I can hear it now:

lawyer: What type of training did you receive to carry a firearm?

You: Well, I took a self study class over the internet.

lawyer: Did you have any personal instruction to handle a firearm?

You: No, just the online test.

As an NRA Instructor I would recommend you take a class from an Instructor that is not out to make a quick buck.