Ideas for training

**jd39316** · October 14th, 2013, 09:17 AM

I am new to shooting since June of 2013, I have been to three differnent ranges and have taken classes. When I ask about taking NRA first steps for pistols on basic pistol, they told me that I do not need it and that I should save my money. Can anyone offer suggestions for additional training or even a so-call school for shooting. I don't mind learing but I don't want to waste my time, and I don't want to go to a SPECIAL FORCES level type of school. I know that I do need to learn more about shooting other than going to the shooting range and dry-firing at home. Can anyone offer suggestions I am open minded, but I don't want to be gung-ho either. I live in Northeast Philadelphia if that can be of any assistance as to where I am from and where I could travel for classes.
Thanks

**woodsk** · October 14th, 2013, 05:06 PM

there are several questions you should ask your self before deciding on what type of training you think you need vs what you don't think you need.

1. Is shooting just a hobby or is a tool for providing protection for yourself and your family.

2. If it is a hobby is it recreational or do you want to compete

3. If it is a tool for protection, is it in the home only or will you carry also.

4. Apply 1-3 to the types of firearms you have.

Once you answer those questions you will have a better idea of what type of training you want to invest in.

I have had some good sessions with local trainers.

http://www.standarddeviationarms.com/

These are some great guys to work with, but I know there are members here that are also trainers.

**rmagill** · October 14th, 2013, 06:03 PM

Why were you told the Basic Pistol courses would be a waste of your time? Did the person not like them in general, or did he/she feel that your skills are beyond those courses?

What I have found is that most people don't know what they don't know until they take a course - even a "basic" course.

I do teach both basic and "advanced" courses, but what I like to emphasize is that advanced shooting is really just applying the basics in new ways.

I am a certified Law Enforcement and NRA instructor, but I try to keep my classes geared for every day people, and without frills. In my courses, you will find comparable skills to other places, but in an atmosphere free of chest-thumping.

My firearms courses are winding down for this year, but you can find additional information on me and my courses at: www.magilltraining.com

**Shawn.L** · October 15th, 2013, 03:27 PM

I'm in no way associated with them , but I do know Justin at the gun store in Philly. Talk to him.

**B.A.** · October 16th, 2013, 01:43 PM

like woodsk said what kinda of training are you looking for?

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**PeteG** · November 4th, 2013, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by jd39316

I don't mind learing but I don't want to waste my time, and I don't want to go to a SPECIAL FORCES level type of school. I know that I do need to learn more about shooting other than going to the shooting range and dry-firing at home.

Take a three day Level-I hand gun course from any established school or trainer near you. Even the worst of those who have been around for five years or more will not be a waste of your time.

I would avoid those schools that advertise they will "teach you" more than one shooting discipline in a week-end. That spreads the subject matter too thinly, and introduces too many distracting equipment issues for a first-level course.

Also avoid instructors who profess to "cover" anything except the very basics. You want the ones that look too simple; loading, unloading, transport, gun handling and marksmanship. If you cover that in three days, you are doing as well as anyone ever has. Do not make the mistake of thinking you know all that; you will be cheating yourself.