Gearing up for my CPL class

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handgunfan101

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I hit the range with my new XDM-40 4.5 again today. Just got the gun yesterday and ran 300+ rounds through it already. I plan on shooting another 200 rounds before my class thursday at the local range. I hit pretty much in the 4 inch group today (not very good at all) but it seems to be getting a lot easier to pull aim with this new gun.

I guess i am more worried about the 6hr. class we have to sit through and what not. In terms of i hope i can absorb all that info and not mess up.

I guess the shooting portion is a one at a time thing so i have to shoot by myself instead of in a group and that worries me as i am not the best shot in the world to say the least.

Oh well it is what it is, wish me luck
 
If the course is anything like we have in Texas.....Pay attention in class and the written part is easy. The shooting part is even easier. If you can group 4" with only shooting the 300 rounds so far out of your new gun.....Again no problem. We have to shoot at 3, 7 and 15 yards. Just about can't miss at those distances with a decent handgun.
 
Being concerned about your ability to reach the minimum level for the class is scary for me to say the least. I know many who have this problem and it seems counterproductive to the CCW process. This is a foreign concept for a person who grew up with firearms of every sort, had military experience, and was a competion shooter and trainer. Personally, I would prefer to see some much higher skill levels in the testing process along with a much more indepth look at shoot/don't shoot scenarios.
 
Our practical portion of the class was so simple ....... even point shooters could get a passing score. ;)

The written part was not terribly difficult, so long as you paid attention in class. Not hard at all, as my instructor was engaging, and brought up many things that I had not given a lot of thought to ........ legal issues, mostly.
 
You do have to know how to shoot ....... but you won't learn that in a two day class. CCW ertification just verifies that you are not completely out to lunch.

Take a defensive pistol shooting class if you think your skills are not what they could be (which is the case for 99% of us!) ....... A 2 day CCW certification class won't teach anyone to be as fast and accurate as they can be .........
 
Being concerned about your ability to reach the minimum level for the class is scary for me to say the least. I know many who have this problem and it seems counterproductive to the CCW process. This is a foreign concept for a person who grew up with firearms of every sort, had military experience, and was a competion shooter and trainer. Personally, I would prefer to see some much higher skill levels in the testing process along with a much more indepth look at shoot/don't shoot scenarios.
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Mobuck, don't break your arm patting yourself on the back, too much. We all had to start somewhere and discouraging a new shooter and ccw applicant doesn't make a positive contribution.

handgunfan101- good for you. Just stay relaxed and take your time, remember to focus on your basics and not worry about anyone else. You'll do fine.
 
Personally, I would prefer to see some much higher skill levels in the testing process along with a much more indepth look at shoot/don't shoot scenarios.
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Good advice in the all of the above posts. To a large degree I concur w/ Mobuck, Training is good. More training is better. The fact that you can hit your target and are practicing beforehand bodes well for your qualification shoot. Learn your local laws, know when and more importantly when not to bring lethal force to bear and ask questions in class regarding the aftermath of a self defense shoot. (lawyer up time, perhaps beforehand)

Should you need to use lethal force, expect the worst and plan for it (hence more training if and when you can afford it). Imagine your target at night or in dim light wearing a black tee shirt... a 4" group isn't bad since you'll probably never see where the bullets strike while you're in a state of disbelief (I can't believe this is happening, it's happening too fast, I'm not ready, why is it happening so slowly? Is there more than just the one BG I see?...) that sorta thing.

Surviving is the first thing... if you cannot avoid the situation to begin with. The best battle being one not fought and all that...

Then comes dealing with the aftermath. LEOs, your attorney, DAs office, Civil case later on perhaps... expect everything you've learned to be called into question as they all learn the truth/facts of your situation and question your skill level and integrity. Who trained you? What are his/her qualifications? Show us evidence of your training.

Maybe have a backup replacement gun as well.

Let us hope you never need to use your newfound skills. You'll do fine.

...and, as always, if you can, get more training from good trainers who have BTDT. Have and keep your lawyers card handy.
 
i plan on getting some training after the class. This is to improve form and technique.

Practice , Practice and Practice some more..

I have the ability to pass the class on the written without a doubt. I am more afraid of being told that my range presents is lacking as i have never had formal training.... I am shooting 100 rounds a day after work and taking pointers from the range masters at the local.
 
The shooting phase of the Kentucky CCW is

"Next you will fire at a standard police training silhouette target (type B-21) at a range of seven yards. You must place eleven (11) out of twenty (20) shots within the outline of the silhouette to qualify for your license. The instructor may conduct as many practice rounds as necessary, until he or she feels comfortable with the students' skill level and ability to pass. Only one retest is permitted. After the shooting test you will clean your gun and it will be inspected by the instructor for the purpose of demonstrating that you can maintain your weapon."

The B21 is a life size humanoid target.

This is NOT a tough test. Note that you need to take cleaning supplies.

More at:
http://www.kc3.com/kyccw/license_process.htm
 
The average distance of an armed confrontation is 12 feet. Anyone that can demonstrate the ability to keep their rounds in the center of mass of a human sized target at 3, 7, and 15 yards is certainly OK in my book. Don't sweat the shooting portion, you will do just fine, just relax and make each shot count. Listen to what is being said in class and you will do fine there also.
 
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