Im located in omaha nebraska and we are required to take a class to get our concealed carry permit... i was just curious to the people that have taken this course how you like ? i know a little about pistols but not a whole lot, do they teach you about it before you take the test? obviously they do but i was wondering what they all cover in the course. thanks
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Question about Concealed carry class
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4runnerman
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Minnesota here. Class was 6 hrs long,no tests,just info and stories. You go through all parts of pistol. You hear senarios on cases and what happened. Very educational class. After that you run to the local indoor or outdoor range and qualify(very easy to qualify). Don't sweat it. I was nervous and posed in here and everyone said don't worry and they were right all the way.
Kreyzhorse
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In Kentucky, we have to take a class as well but I wouldn't say they teach you about handguns. They do teach safety, laws and how to carry and conceal them, but nothing as I recall about handguns in general.
If you aren't familiar with handguns, perhaps an NRA safety class / shooting class prior to your permit class would be a good idea.
If you aren't familiar with handguns, perhaps an NRA safety class / shooting class prior to your permit class would be a good idea.
I took the class recently in Texas and it was 10 hours long. Shooting portion was ridiculously easy to pass (had a lady who had never shot a pistol pass). Written exam was super easy.
Overall the class was as interesting as a mandatory 10 hour class can be. lots of corny videos with bad acting. Most interesting part was about the laws and what to do legal wise if you happen to shoot your gun.
Overall the class was as interesting as a mandatory 10 hour class can be. lots of corny videos with bad acting. Most interesting part was about the laws and what to do legal wise if you happen to shoot your gun.
Michigan here...
...We take an eight hour class. Basic pistol, revolver functions; heavy on safety; a lot on legal rights and responsibilities.
Additionally, two hours practical on the range. Basic bullseye, and reacting to a threat.
PS - I recommend a lot of practice with what you'll be carrying.
...We take an eight hour class. Basic pistol, revolver functions; heavy on safety; a lot on legal rights and responsibilities.
Additionally, two hours practical on the range. Basic bullseye, and reacting to a threat.
PS - I recommend a lot of practice with what you'll be carrying.
Aguila Blanca
Staff
Pre-licensure classes in just about every state are geared for the lowest common denominator -- people who know NOTHING about guns but who want to get a carry permit. The goal of the classes is to teach enough firearms (handgun) SAFETY that hopefully the people won't accidentally shoot either themselves or someone else. These are not marksmanship courses, and they are not tactical training courses. They are firearms safety courses, usually with an overlay of what the laws in your state allow and require for people who carry a weapon.
Kansas checking in -- class focus is on the laws and on common sense. The idea is to be certain you have good judgement and knowledge of the laws so you have a chance of avoiding either criminal or civil prosecution. The shooting part is very basic and covers safety and basic shooting skills.
When I took the Missouri class the first year CCW was available, my friend who attended the class and I had more knowledge and experience than the instructors. We didn't learn much from the instructors but did get some decent information from the prosecuting attorney's presentation on legalities.
If you aren't familiar or comfortable with handling a handgun, you're not going to learn all that much at a CCW class IMHO. Not long ago, a guy shot accidently himself during a CCW class in Missouri because he wasn't as handy with a strange pistol as he thought he was.
Funny anecdote: My friend's choice of revolver for qualification was a 44 mag. It significantly lowered the scores of the other students on the shooting test due to the muzzleblast. Then his 45 started throwing it's empties onto the shooter in the next spot to our right. Some of the others just stopped shooting until he finished and we left the firing line.
If you aren't familiar or comfortable with handling a handgun, you're not going to learn all that much at a CCW class IMHO. Not long ago, a guy shot accidently himself during a CCW class in Missouri because he wasn't as handy with a strange pistol as he thought he was.
Funny anecdote: My friend's choice of revolver for qualification was a 44 mag. It significantly lowered the scores of the other students on the shooting test due to the muzzleblast. Then his 45 started throwing it's empties onto the shooter in the next spot to our right. Some of the others just stopped shooting until he finished and we left the firing line.
In Tennessee, it is about an 8 hour class. They tell you the basic legal information, give you a written test and do a range test. The eritten and range tests are all done pretty much the same way. How thoroughly the laws are explained and any other additional content can vary depending on the instructors.
I respect AND compend you for wanting to exercise your second ammendment rights. However, I would suggest you develop a better "working knowledge" about handguns before carrying one. IMHO a person should be able to operate, fieldstrip, clean, reload and clear basic malfunctions (if a semiauto) BEFORE signing up for a permit class. It is not the best idea to possibly stake one's life on an unfamiliar piece of equipment.
Know your weapon. Know your rights. Know your limitations.
Shoot safe and have fun.
-EdInk
I respect AND compend you for wanting to exercise your second ammendment rights. However, I would suggest you develop a better "working knowledge" about handguns before carrying one. IMHO a person should be able to operate, fieldstrip, clean, reload and clear basic malfunctions (if a semiauto) BEFORE signing up for a permit class. It is not the best idea to possibly stake one's life on an unfamiliar piece of equipment.
Know your weapon. Know your rights. Know your limitations.
Shoot safe and have fun.
-EdInk
Misouri here. took mine this past Sunday. class was 8 hours we had 14 people most were Military and had a decent knoledge of a handgun some that were not miliraty didnt. everyone passed. its pretty easy main focus is on the saftey portion of things and the majority of the class is on laws and they give you all diffrent kinds of senarios on diffrent things. for me the class was very worth it. our instructors were very good and i would highly recomend them to anyone. ours did help some with grip,stance and so on that will help when its needed.
In my State, the 6 hour classroom session was all about the applicable laws and legal responsibilities regarding concealed carry and general firearm saftey procedures. Then we had to fire 2 magazines at a 7 yard target at the range. Just practice with the firearm you plan to qualify with at the range is the only advice I can offer.
aarondhgraham
New member
One thing to check on,,,
In Oklahoma if you qualify with a revolver,,,
All you will be licensed for is a revolver/derringer.
If you qualify with a semi-auto pistol,,,
You will be licensed for a semi-auto/revolver/derringer.
Just something to check.
Aarond
In Oklahoma if you qualify with a revolver,,,
All you will be licensed for is a revolver/derringer.
If you qualify with a semi-auto pistol,,,
You will be licensed for a semi-auto/revolver/derringer.
Just something to check.
Aarond
Michigan here...
...We take an eight hour class. Basic pistol, revolver functions; heavy on safety; a lot on legal rights and responsibilities.
Additionally, two hours practical on the range. Basic bullseye, and reacting to a threat.
PS - I recommend a lot of practice with what you'll be carrying.
Actually, Michigan state law requires an 8 hour class with 5 hours of classroom instruction and 3 hours of range time.
allenomics
New member
Florida here...
Pretty bogus. A couple of hours in class with 45 people in the corner of a loud gun show. Ten question test...that the instructor had us grade ourselves! Fired one round at a range in a pawn shop.
Pay the money, complete the application, fingerprint card and include a passport-type photo. Mail it to Tallahassee. Five weeks later...the card was delivered to my mailbox.
(The class covered Florida law and some common sense stuff. It is no substitute for a real firearms class!)
Pretty bogus. A couple of hours in class with 45 people in the corner of a loud gun show. Ten question test...that the instructor had us grade ourselves! Fired one round at a range in a pawn shop.
Pay the money, complete the application, fingerprint card and include a passport-type photo. Mail it to Tallahassee. Five weeks later...the card was delivered to my mailbox.
(The class covered Florida law and some common sense stuff. It is no substitute for a real firearms class!)
Took this Nebraska class a couple of months ago.
http://www.neccwtraining.com/
Lots of information about safety and legal issues. Good instruction. Written test is a "piece of cake" if you pay attention to instructor. Good manual is a part of the class. Range time is a "hoot". First shots taken at three feet. I had to step back. Most class members used semi-autos. Only two revolvers used by participants. I had one of them. I used a Ruger Speed Six and did just fine. Instructors for this class were very good. Several Omaha participants. You definitely should be comfortable with you gun before taking the class.
Tom
http://www.neccwtraining.com/
Lots of information about safety and legal issues. Good instruction. Written test is a "piece of cake" if you pay attention to instructor. Good manual is a part of the class. Range time is a "hoot". First shots taken at three feet. I had to step back. Most class members used semi-autos. Only two revolvers used by participants. I had one of them. I used a Ruger Speed Six and did just fine. Instructors for this class were very good. Several Omaha participants. You definitely should be comfortable with you gun before taking the class.
Tom
First practice safe gun handling , especially booger hook off trigger !!
Familiarize yourself with the safetys of your particular firearm .
Informal practice is good before taking the class to gain comfort with your firearm.
Relax & enter the class with an open mindset !!
I did the first 3 ,but was really nervous entering the class , which went away fast !
The part I did`nt like was the finger printing part at the shuriffs office .
& really disappointed in such a generic looking "permit" .
Familiarize yourself with the safetys of your particular firearm .
Informal practice is good before taking the class to gain comfort with your firearm.
Relax & enter the class with an open mindset !!
I did the first 3 ,but was really nervous entering the class , which went away fast !
The part I did`nt like was the finger printing part at the shuriffs office .
& really disappointed in such a generic looking "permit" .