Self Defense Training

**M&PEE** · October 25th, 2011, 07:29 PM

Anyone know of anybody in the area doing basic self defense pistol training. Anything above basic Nra pistol. thanks in advance.

**vicious** · October 26th, 2011, 12:08 AM

Are you looking for a class or private training? These are some good options.

**M&PEE** · October 26th, 2011, 06:19 PM

?? depending on what it is and cost. Unfortunately with times the way they are it does come down to cost...even for the sake of SD. thanks

**vicious** · October 26th, 2011, 08:44 PM

As with anything, it can be fast, cheap, and good, but you can only pick two of those.

What do you want to learn and what is your budget?

**steveo1234** · October 26th, 2011, 09:47 PM

My wife and I have also been looking for a self defense course close to Berks. In addition to tactical stuff we also want to learn more about the legal stuff. Cost is always a consideration but I am willing to pay if the value is there. The only training we've done so far ids the NRA basic pistol course.

**billamj** · November 17th, 2011, 09:57 PM

As far as the legal stuff goes, check with Cabela's. The Berks County Sheriff's office has a concealed carry course that they offer there that covers the legal side of the coin.

**xotech** · November 19th, 2011, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by steveo1234

My wife and I have also been looking for a self defense course close to Berks. In addition to tactical stuff we also want to learn more about the legal stuff. Cost is always a consideration but I am willing to pay if the value is there. The only training we've done so far ids the NRA basic pistol course.

Try contacting Marti Belcastro at learn2shootsafely AT yahoo.com.

She's NRA certified and teaches at the MASA range in Muhlenburg Township. She is also secretary of the club and does all the range orientations.

www.muhlshooting.org

Your wife might find it more comfortable learning from a female instructor.

**Pacer** · November 19th, 2011, 02:17 PM

The jump from basic pistol to defensive work typically requires several hundred rounds of practice with trigger reset, reloading, and malfunction clearance to thre point where you can "focus" on the threat and movement.

NRA does have a curriculum escalation through personal protection in the home to personal protection outside the home.

Dick Reinheimer would be a good guy to look up (dickrr@verizon.net) as he teaches civi, but also LE Defensive Pistol schools.

Classic Pistol also has a couple of trainers available for private and group lessons, depending on your needs.

Pacer