Posted: 8/5/2005 4:26:27 PM EDT
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I'm an NRA certified instructor for the Basic Pistol course, and I'm running a free class on August 11 and 12 in Twinsburg, Ohio (halfway between Cleveland and Akron). This class fulfills the requirements for obtaining a concealed handgun license in Ohio. The law requires the class consist of 10 hours of class time and 2 hours of range time, so the class will meet on Aug 11 and 12 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM and then in small groups for 2 hours of range time over the following weekend or two. I try hard to schedule the range times at mutually convenient times and to keep the groups at the range to 2-3 students. The Basic Pistol course concentrates on safety, principles of operation, and rudimentary marksmanship. There isn't time for much elaboration of pistol usage that is specific to self-defense. Specific self-defense training is usually covered in more advanced courses. The goal of the basic pistol course is more prevention of firearms-related accidents than winning gunfights. Of course, the class does empower students to follow the first rule of gunfights (bring a gun). Class size is limited to 10 students, so try and email soon if you would like to attend, and I'll reserve your spot and let you know the precise location in Twinsburg. Michael Courtney |
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Unfortunately, I'm working in the Detroit area (I just moved) during those dates. Just wondering, does one have to be 21 to take the courses qualifying them for their CCW? I've got another 11 months, but if possible, I'd prefer to get my training part over before I turn 21. |
My understanding is that one only needs to take the course within 6 years of obtaining a CHL. So in principle, one could be 15 when he takes the course. I have taught the course to folks under 21, but I would require parental permission for anyone under 18. Michael Courtney |
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Michael: Thanks for posting this here and I hope our membership can benefit from your kind and generous offer. We have a rather large NE Ohio contingent. Please also feel free to join us for shoots as we do get together every now and then. For those who do not know Michael, I invited him here from the Cleveland.com forums where he is one of our contingent who likes to keep the libs there honest, if thats really possible. |