Posted: 5/9/2005 10:36:37 AM EDT
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Does anyone know where good classes for new permits that are conducted in ONE day only? One day classes. I hear alot of classes that are for the entire weekend or even three days! I am sure these are great classes taught by great instructors, but I just don't have that much time to spend. I am looking for a reasonibly price course that can be completed in one day, Saturday. I am also looking for a good experience where I learn alot. Any thoughts? Does everyone usually go for multiple days? |
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HK, I conduct my courses over a two day period so my students don't get "sensory overload." There is a lot of verbal and written information, and I perform a comprehensive range session with a minimum of 210 rounds of dry and live-fire practice before the actual qualification course-of-fire. The State of Nevada requires a minimum of eight hours total training including range qualification. I operate my course linking 12 to 14 hours between the two days. The curriculum moves along at a pretty good pace, and believe it or not most of my students have faith in the fact that they have gone through that many hours without falling asleep or getting bored. Nevada does permit its instructors to go above and beyond the minimum standards (which is how my classes are structured), but there are some places that actually go under the standard for bargain basement prices, and those classes are usually full with people attempting to take the shortest route between two points for cheap. The two-day course does not have to be completed on back-to-back days. Metro allows instructors to break up the course as long as the entire class including range time is completed within 15 days. After the course is successfully accomplished the applicant has up to one year to file his/her paperwork, otherwise they have to retake the course. I realize and respect the fact that you are seeking a course that is economical on both time and tuition, but on the other hand you are not seeking instruction to learn needlepoint or basket weaving, therefore, there is no alternate substitution for actual training when it comes to proficient defensive handgun skills and gaining knowledge in the use of Deadly Force. There are very few, and I say very few instructors in the Valley that I would recommend to others. If I were to suggest a firearms trainer other than myself to my Mother it would probably be Jim Mayhugh, and I say that not as a board member, but as a fellow professional in the industry. Firearms training, especially firearms training directly related to self-defense is not inanimate merchandise as some instructors treat it; that training is serious business and shortcuts should not be sought out nor offered. If you would like to discuss any training questions please feel free to contact me. Hopefully after conversing with me you’ll be able to make a more informed decision when the time comes to make your choice for training. I hope this helps. Be Safe. Joseph Nizzari Training Director, Line of Fire, LLC Professional Firearms Training Group Las Vegas, Nevada (702) 242-8288 www.lineoffirellc.com |
Thanks for the kind words Joe  .Now that I've completed the Academy, I'm starting up my group classes again. I'll be offering initial classes on the first and third Saturdays of the month, and renewals on the second and fourth Saturdays. Call me at 702-460-3405 or check my websitefor more information. |
No problem Jim, I know the type of professional you are. I have always heard good things about you from both students and fellow instructors alike. If I have any students that can't make my classes I will be sure to recommend them to you. Be Safe. Joe |