looking for training classes on pistols

**CTD03** · April 13th, 2009, 08:59 AM

i was wondering does clarion have any classes on training with pistols?? home defense or tactical training

**OPiNiCUS** · April 16th, 2009, 09:19 AM

Not sure about Clarion, but if your up for a drive Erie has a good place for training. Bob's Gun Shop offers several classes. I know one of them is a defensive handgun use. If you want more, they also have the act 235 training. The act 235 training is held at their leathal weapons training academy. http://www.lethalweaponstraining.com/pa-act-235.html

**dgg9** · April 16th, 2009, 09:37 AM

Clarion is kind of in the middle but not really near anything. If you can drive comfortably to Pittsburgh, you have:

http://www.fireinstitute.org/

...which has all the classes you need to get squared away (in fact, I believe they have exactly what you asked for, a home defense type class). Contact PAFOA members TonyF or (IIRC) PeteG for details.

About the same distance away is the range in Hollidaysburg:

http://www.hollidaysburgsportsmensclub.com/

...which is a fine facility and has brought in training groups.

John Farnam (well known excellent trainer) makes it out to the general west PA region:

http://www.defense-training.com/

**knight0334** · April 19th, 2009, 05:17 PM

There really isn't anything of the type in this area. You'll have to go to Pittsburgh or Erie areas for something like that.

**FNG19** · April 19th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by dgg9

John Farnam (well known excellent trainer) makes it out to the general west PA region:
http://www.defense-training.com/

+1 on Mr. Farnam's classes. He's a knowledgeable firearm instructor who takes his tradecraft seriously. I took his Basic/Intermediate Pistol class, and am looking forward to taking the Advanced class when it swings through the area. IMHO, his class was well worth the money.