You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
CCW Qualification?
- Thread starter (BH)
- Start date
kazanski612
New member
It depends. Where do you live?
In Colorado, many CCW courses include a range component, but qualifying on the range isn't required by state law.
This should give you a decent starting point, as well as give you a ton of good links at the bottom of the page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrying_concealed_weapon
The CCW class I took had us shoot 10/10 at 15 feet, then 10/10 at 21 feet. So 20 out of 20 in an area roughly the size of a piece of notebook paper. We each had two chances to qualify (two total, not two from each distance).
In Colorado, many CCW courses include a range component, but qualifying on the range isn't required by state law.
This should give you a decent starting point, as well as give you a ton of good links at the bottom of the page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrying_concealed_weapon
The CCW class I took had us shoot 10/10 at 15 feet, then 10/10 at 21 feet. So 20 out of 20 in an area roughly the size of a piece of notebook paper. We each had two chances to qualify (two total, not two from each distance).
There is a live fire range part of the test in Oklahoma. But it is primarily a safety test. I think we fired about 50 rounds at a target less than 20 feet away. Nobody cared if you got a group on the target. The instructors were just walking the line making sure nobody shot themselves or somebody else. They tried to help people with their technique as much as they could but it doesn't take very long.
I was disappointed in how easy the whole thing was. So I amused myself by making two groups. One center mass and one in the head. My final results looked a lot different than many people in the class who were just trying to somehow hit the paper!
Gregg
I was disappointed in how easy the whole thing was. So I amused myself by making two groups. One center mass and one in the head. My final results looked a lot different than many people in the class who were just trying to somehow hit the paper!
Gregg
KingEdward
New member
in TN, you take a two night course (about 4 hours) in handgun safety / education and also cover the laws pertaining to carry and there is a written test you have to pass. It's mainly common sense.
Then there is a range session. You shoot 25 rounds from 3 yards, 50 rounds from 7 yards, and 25 rounds from 15 yards.
to qualify sucessfully for the permit, 70% of the shots have to be in the black on the man size torso target.
then they take fingerprints and you go to the DMV and submit everything along with the money.
Takes about 60 days from start to finish.
Then there is a range session. You shoot 25 rounds from 3 yards, 50 rounds from 7 yards, and 25 rounds from 15 yards.
to qualify sucessfully for the permit, 70% of the shots have to be in the black on the man size torso target.
then they take fingerprints and you go to the DMV and submit everything along with the money.
Takes about 60 days from start to finish.
David Armstrong
Moderator
For most states you don't have to pass a test to carry a gun. It is only if you want to have a CCW license to carry a gun concealed that the test applies.Wonder how the "right" to carry a gun is any different?
I dont see what the difference is? Are people who carry a firearms concealed statistically poorer shots?For most states you don't have to pass a test to carry a gun. It is only if you want to have a CCW license to carry a gun concealed that the test applies.
Here in SC you take a day course on the legal aspects and then range time for shooting qualifications. Shooting is at three different distances, but very easy to pass.
Remember a very important aspect to CCW. If your State does not have a good course that involves range time and legal reviews, then your license will probably not have any reciprocal standing with other states.
Remember a very important aspect to CCW. If your State does not have a good course that involves range time and legal reviews, then your license will probably not have any reciprocal standing with other states.
Brian Pfleuger
Moderator Emeritus
Had to "pass" a background check, NY state rule.
Had to "pass" a course regarding gun safety and about 5 minutes of legality, Broome County rule. The course involved firing 10 rounds from a Glock. Safe handling was the ONLY requirement, accuracy was meaningless.
Had to "pass" a course regarding gun safety and about 5 minutes of legality, Broome County rule. The course involved firing 10 rounds from a Glock. Safe handling was the ONLY requirement, accuracy was meaningless.
I havent seen this to be shown or applied anywhere, just lists of states that are reciprocal. Got any specifics?Remember a very important aspect to CCW. If your State does not have a good course that involves range time and legal reviews, then your license will probably not have any reciprocal standing with other states.
All this testing stuff just boils down to more "control". Its not up to a government to determine your fitness to have a firearm, its entirely your responsibility, or at least, thats how our system is supposed to work. If you screw up, your responsible and accountable for your actions. AK and VT are the only states that understand and treat their citizens as citizens. The rest are just "in control", and the people seem to think its a good idea. That "good idea" thing, is a scary thing.
I haven't seen this to be shown or applied anywhere, just lists of states that are reciprocal. Got any specifics?
Yes. Go to any State that has reciprocal agreements and you will find they only have agreements with States that have at least as stringent tests as their own State. Examples I have had CCW in: Texas, Kentucky, SC.
SC will not recognize States that just give out a license with no test.
As far as I can tell looking around, SC and KS are the only two that seem to have the issue, or at least with PA. Most of the other states that have similar restrictions in the list as SC, will also accept our permit, where SC will not.
KY, TX, and WV will also accept our permits, and 8 more states actually accept PA's permits than SC.
It seems the biggest issue with those that have an issue is, that they only accept permits issued buy the state of residence.
KY, TX, and WV will also accept our permits, and 8 more states actually accept PA's permits than SC.
It seems the biggest issue with those that have an issue is, that they only accept permits issued buy the state of residence.
kazanski612
New member
Here's what you need:
http://www.ccrkba.org/reciprocity.html
And for the record, Colorado doesn't require a range test and it's accepted in 26 states, plus Alaska and Vermont where no permit is required to conceal.
http://www.ccrkba.org/reciprocity.html
And for the record, Colorado doesn't require a range test and it's accepted in 26 states, plus Alaska and Vermont where no permit is required to conceal.
Ops Officer
Inactive
None in Virginia.
45_Shooter
New member
when taking the class in order to qualify for you CC permit, what are the accuracy requirements?
In MI, not much
how many yards? what is the process and requirements?
It was something ridiculously close, a few feet. You had to successfully fire 100 rounds at the target, mostly rapid fire. If you missed alot the instructor would yell at you. I don't remember any actual requirement.
If you can't do that then you're most likely more dangerous to yourself with a gun than any attacker would be.