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December 20th, 2006, 03:02 PM #1Junior Member
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Handgun Training
Being new to the website I'm sure this question has been asked numerous times - I apologize for any redundancies. I would like to locate a handgun training course/class close to my father and I for both of us to attend. Our main interests are around proper handling and use of handguns for personal protection inside the home. Can anyone give suggestions as to whom they recommend? We live in the Lancaster area. I am 45 and my father is 74. Thank you for your help.
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December 20th, 2006, 03:48 PM #2Grand Member
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Start with whatever classes your local range has to offer. Chances are they have an NRA class or two and maybe a homegrown course. I don't know what's local to you in that regard.
The next step up are the regional trainers. You're fairly near to Harrisburg, yes? If so, check out:
http://www.insightstraining.com/en_us/
http://www.f-r-i.com/
...all have regular classes in Harrisburg.
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December 20th, 2006, 04:37 PM #3Senior Member
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Re: Handgun Training
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
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December 20th, 2006, 05:24 PM #4
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Another Training company with a presence on this forum is The F.I.R.E. Institute which other members have said good things about. They can be contacted via forum member TonyF.
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December 20th, 2006, 05:40 PM #5Grand Member
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December 20th, 2006, 07:24 PM #6
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you could try here seemed like decent people
http://www.targetmaster.com/
http://www.frenchcreekoutfitters.com/
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December 20th, 2006, 11:39 PM #7
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I've been to the NRA Instructor Certification course, and unless you need to start with "This is the end the bullet comes out of," the NRA basic courses are a waste of your time and money.
In my case, the NRA certification was a requirement for something else. But their courses tend to take the term "basic" to the extreme.PREPARE FOR BATTLE
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December 21st, 2006, 06:49 AM #9
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I agree and actualy I've seen it help even some experienced guysand gals
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December 21st, 2006, 09:41 AM #10Member
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Re: Handgun Training
I agree with Steve on this one. I had done a lot of researching on the Internet about handgun safety and shooting techniques before I even purchased my first handgun. By the time I went to the range for the first time, I was pretty-well versed in the basics. But then I did take the NRA Basic Pistol course at Freedom Armory in Glen Rock. While most of the material presented was a review, it was nice to have it presented in a classroom format. The one-on-one range time with the instructor *really* improved my shooting technique and accuracy as well.
My 3 cents...
Chris
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