Any Basic Intro to Handgun courses?

[Nates98cbr]

I have virtually no experience with handguns, I have shot my dads 39 revolver once and thats been over 10 years ago. I have shot rifles and shotguns but none here recently. I was wanting to know any places that offered a course for basic handgun training and safety around indy, particularly the south side since Im in Shelbyville. I know Popguns is real close but havent had time to go in and talk to anyone. Also, do you need a permit or license to shoot in one of these classes?

[esrice]

Originally Posted by Nates98cbr

I have virtually no experience with handguns, I have shot my dads 39 revolver once and thats been over 10 years ago. I have shot rifles and shotguns but none here recently. I was wanting to know any places that offered a course for basic handgun training and safety around indy, particularly the south side since Im in Shelbyville. I know Popguns is real close but havent had time to go in and talk to anyone.

I took their Basic NRA 10-hour handgun course, but when I checked their website, it looks like they no longer offer it. Instead they do a "online reading portion" and then you can choose to pay $50/hour for one-on-one instruction.

Contact Centerfire Firearm Training Academy

Also, do you need a permit or license to shoot in one of these classes?

Nope.

[Dave]

Nate, I know you would prefer something closer to the South Side but I think this might be exactly what you are looking for if you can make it.

http://ingunowners.com/forums/thread3410.html

[465guy]

There must be another option besides Pop Guns that offers some training.

[10ring]

I grew up shooting and recevied quite a bit of formal training in the Marine Corps.

Don't they do some training out at Eagle Creek at the outdoor range?

[Fenway]

I took a Tactical Response - Fighting Pistol class that was held at the Eagle Creek range back in 2006. I can find out if they have other opportunities there.

http://www.tacticalresponse.com

Originally Posted by 10ring

Don't they do some training out at Eagle Creek at the outdoor range?

[Jay]

I do some NRA training, and some non-NRA training, about an hour north of Indy......

[Dave]

Can we get some details on this training? What do you offer? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Jay

and some non-NRA training,

[Nates98cbr]

Originally Posted by Fenway

I took a Tactical Response - Fighting Pistol class that was held at the Eagle Creek range back in 2006. I can find out if they have other opportunities there.

http://www.tacticalresponse.com

That looks like a nice class, the Basic Fighting Handgun, there is no actual firing done, just an overview of everything you need to know, but it doesnt look like it's going to be around here anytime soon.

[Jay]

Situational awareness, CCW presentation, shooting while moving, shooting while on your back, shooting from an enclosed space, time/distance shooting (some mental pressure here) and threat threshold determination.