Revolver for CCW Qualification?

in MO you have to be able to operate each DA revolver and semi auto as well as shoot them safely but can qualify with either but does not matter what you qualify with you can carry either
we had a guy in our class a few weeks ago that was shooting a Tarus Judge glad i was not on the shooting line next to him during qualifing
 
Stuttz4 said:
I live in NC.

My instructor is a family friend and LEO veteran/firearms instructor of 30 years. He claims he's never had a student of any age or skill level fail, and I'm very inclined to believe him (for my own reasons). Frankly, I think it's a very realistic test that could potentially save my life, seeing as how I never would have thought of that. I can't believe some stories I hear from CCW classes...people who've never held weapons before get to fire one shot at a piece of paper and then go forth to carry a concealed weapon? Think what you want, but I find his style of teaching much more informative. Seeing as how he runs one of the most successful CCW courses in NC, I doubt he's had many failures/incompetant graduates.
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Well and good, but that does not mean that this guy's course doesn't go beyond the legal requirement. It does. I just read your state's law. All your state requires is

"(4) The applicant has successfully completed an approved firearms safety and training course which involves the actual firing of handguns and instruction in the laws of this State governing the carrying of a concealed handgun and the use of deadly force." (NC Statutes 14-415.12) The law stipulates that an NRA certified course is deemed to be "approved."

There was an incident reported in another state not long ago where the instructor for a required pre-CCW "safety" course thought it was a good idea to go beyond the required minimum and teach his students how to draw and fire from a holster using the weak hand. Obviously, this is difficult. One student messed up, shot himself, and died. That instructor was a doofus. He introduced an advanced tactical technique into what is supposed to be -- and is MANDATED BY LAW to be -- a firearms SAFETY course.

IMHO, your friend is doing the same thing. I don't argue that being able to shoot from a retention position might some day be valuable. I AM arguing that teaching that has no place in a basic handgun SAFETY class. It belongs in a more advanced, tactical handgun class.
 
I qualified in KY with a S&W 6 inch model 617 which is a 10 shot .22LR revolver. The instructor got a kick out of it and I think I was the only one with a revolver out of about 20 folks.

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Well, it seems that your question about legality has been answered. If you want to give yourself a little edge during your qualification by using the gun you shoot the best, I don't see anything wrong with that so long as you devote adequate time to train with your carry guns.

While I've never been through a CCW qualification (there is no training or range qualification requirement in Indiana), from my understanding most states view it as nothing more than a test of your ability to safely handle a firearm and the basics are pretty much the same for most common handguns. Now, if you were taking an in-depth class at Gunsite, Thunder Ranch, Front Sight, or the like I'd say that you'd be better off using one of your carry guns as you're more likely to be learning and using gun-specific skills.
 
yes it varies state to state

in my state you do not need to qualify with a firearm. If it is your first time then you must take a CCW class, a hunting safety course, or other options.
 
I didn't even know you had to take a test to get a permit to carry a concealed weapon, I'm in PA I just had to fill out some paperwork and was good to go.Glad I came across it though in case I ever move out of state.
 
Some states "REQUIRE" live fire, and I know a bunch of these online CCW classes they offer. You do not get live fire.
 
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