Were to go for training?

[hshottower]

Hello all!
I would like to get some suggestions on were to get pistol and carbine training.
i have been shooting for awhile now, and would like to know were to go for training beyond the NRA basic classes I have completed.
All replys would be greatly appreciated

[timber]

First off you need to tell us where you are and how far your willing to travel. Also how much time do you have, enough for full 5 day class or a two or three day class
My first choice is Gunsite, but then it's next door almost.
Bill Jeans, Randy Cain or Louis Awerbuck would be my first picks with Pat Rogers right up there with them for a short two or three day class.     
good luck,
Tim Brooks
www.azravenskeep.com

[hshottower]

I am in Michigan,  I am thinking about taking some classes over my vaction.
I would like to go some place wereI can train and the wife can do some sight seeing on the same trip. 
I think a three or four day class would do to start.  That would you suggest?

[Michael Bane]

If you only take one shooting course in your life, I suggest the GUNSITE 250/350 pistol course. GUNSITE, http://www.gunsite.com/, is the Mother Church of the type shooting we do, and so many of the ideas and concepts we take for granted came from there. GUNSITE also has what is arguably the best instructor cadre in the world...their instructors are constantly in the Real World, learning and revising techniques.

I think in terms of pure shooting, the Rogers Shooting School is the hardest training in the country and NOT for new shooters!

In Michigan, I think you're going to have to keep your eyes open for a traveling instructor. I'd also consider George Harris at the SIGARMS Academy...some interesting Spousal Unit opportunities in New Hamster!

Here's the link for the training I can personally recommend:

Recommended Training
http://www.downrange.tv/training.htm

Michael B

[timber]

Michael B is spot on with he's assessment of Gunsite and staff. Next time I'll let you (MB) keep Han's shotgun

hshottower: here's what I'd do if'n I was you, make a call to Sheriff Ken Campbell at: (765) 483-3359 or email kcampbell@co.boone.in.us
Sheriff Ken with the blessings of Gunsite has put together a 3 day class at Boone County Sheriff's Range, Lebanon, Indiana or call the Training Coordinator at Gunsite Academy (928) 636-4565 or email coordinator@gunsite.com
I looked at Gunsite's 2007 class schedule, there's a class listed for this coming April 13th, 14th, 15th.
Ken is top shelf his own self and brings in some of the best.
Best of luck and let us know what you decide to do and we look foreward to a after actiion report (AAR)
Regards,
Tim Brooks
Ravens Keep
Paulden, AZ
www.azravenskeep.com
 
 

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[hshottower]

Excellent information everyone!
A Gunsite class in Indiana is to much to hope for.
Looks like I  have some calls to make and hopefully a vaction request shortly there after.
I will be more than happy to post AAR.
The bonus is, I won't have to resort to bribery of the spousal unit to get to go.
Yes Dear, I am only going to Indiana not Texas..........but you can come along for the ride if you want. 

[Michael Bane]

BTW, I had a long talk with Ed Head at GUNSITE yesterday, and we're going to start airing the GUNSITETip of the Week video as soon as I can schlepp out to Prescott-rhymes-with-bisquit and get them filmed. Ed said it had been too quiet and organized lately, so he was hoping I could come out pretty soon...

Michael B

[Pathfinder]

So, was Ed looking to you to fix the quiet part or the organized part?

[2Savage]

You might also want to give Tactical Defense Institute in southern Ohio a try. Great instructors and facility-check out the site. http://www.tdiohio.com/

[bumpster]

Front Sight in Nevada is good. Been a few times. Do not pay retail. Also, Blackwater just took over a range in IL, which would be driving distance for you.