I started the process today to become a Concealed Handgun Instructor for the state of Nebraska. Looks like my last classes will be in July through the NRA. Any other members on here certified? Any advice?
Concealed Handgun Instructor
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mallardsx2
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I have my CC permit and carry often.
The corse was a good time. There was a lady there that was military and just had to fill out the paperwork and was free to go without taking the corse. No reason to stick around when your active.
The corse was a good time. There was a lady there that was military and just had to fill out the paperwork and was free to go without taking the corse. No reason to stick around when your active.
Colorado Cowboy
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I've had a CC permit here in Colorado for the last 15 years. Every state is different in their requirements and rules. Here in Colorado, each county used to set their own rules. About 10 years ago the state legislature stepped in and passed uniform rules throughout the state. Each county issues the permit, but the state mandates the requirements.
Our rules have requirements for training. One of them is if you participate in competitive shooting, you don't have to attend class. I run a Bulls Eye pistol league and I am also an NRA certified Rifle & Pistol Instructor along with certified Range Safety Instructor. All I do is write a letter to our County Sheriff on our club letterhead for the applicant/league shooter and that satisfies the training requirement.
Some states don't require actual shooting as part of the program. If that is the case, I would do it anyway. The more the better.
Our rules have requirements for training. One of them is if you participate in competitive shooting, you don't have to attend class. I run a Bulls Eye pistol league and I am also an NRA certified Rifle & Pistol Instructor along with certified Range Safety Instructor. All I do is write a letter to our County Sheriff on our club letterhead for the applicant/league shooter and that satisfies the training requirement.
Some states don't require actual shooting as part of the program. If that is the case, I would do it anyway. The more the better.
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JimP
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I know that Colorado's training requirements are almost a joke. I know that the one that I went to was more of a waste of time and money, at least for a person that has been around firearms for as long as I have. Even for a novice there wasn't much covered in the actual safe handling and firing of a handgun.
Perhaps it was just the instructor that I had but it is hard to really say.
Perhaps it was just the instructor that I had but it is hard to really say.
Colorado Cowboy
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Yep, we are one that does not actually require shooting as part of the training, but all of our local instructors do include it.