A couple of points:
1) One reason I've heard from people is they don't think they are "good enough" yet to take a class. Obviously that shows a misunderstanding of what it's all about, but there it is. I can't explain it, but I've heard this enough that it must not be a rare thought.
2) For those who are afraid an available class is too basic for them, consider this: The important part is all the same. Sight alignment and trigger. The only differences in so-called advanced classes is more speed and confusion is added in. You might have to stand on one foot getting pelted with paintballs after running an obstacle course, but you still have to aim the gun and press the trigger without pulling it off target.
And- My first class was an "Intro" class. At the time I took it I was a Master class Highpower shooter, was at least AA class in the handgun silhouette categories I had shot in, did fairly well at IDPA, and had even won some local bowling pin matches. Guess what? I learned at least a couple of things within the first ten minutes on the range that made it all worthwhile. Just the money saved in practicing the wrong thing made it worth going.
If I ever struck it rich, I'd take a cue from the rich retirees who travel the country in motor homes going to all the nascar races. I'd do the same, but travel to every training site in the country. And I'd take their Intro/Basic/Level 1 classes.
1) One reason I've heard from people is they don't think they are "good enough" yet to take a class. Obviously that shows a misunderstanding of what it's all about, but there it is. I can't explain it, but I've heard this enough that it must not be a rare thought.
2) For those who are afraid an available class is too basic for them, consider this: The important part is all the same. Sight alignment and trigger. The only differences in so-called advanced classes is more speed and confusion is added in. You might have to stand on one foot getting pelted with paintballs after running an obstacle course, but you still have to aim the gun and press the trigger without pulling it off target.
And- My first class was an "Intro" class. At the time I took it I was a Master class Highpower shooter, was at least AA class in the handgun silhouette categories I had shot in, did fairly well at IDPA, and had even won some local bowling pin matches. Guess what? I learned at least a couple of things within the first ten minutes on the range that made it all worthwhile. Just the money saved in practicing the wrong thing made it worth going.
If I ever struck it rich, I'd take a cue from the rich retirees who travel the country in motor homes going to all the nascar races. I'd do the same, but travel to every training site in the country. And I'd take their Intro/Basic/Level 1 classes.
