IA_farmboy
Regular Member
I've had a couple co-workers approach me for advice on picking out a handgun. My rants on our right to self defense has gained me a reputation of being a "gun guy" but I actually know very little about how to properly defend myself with a handgun. People asking me for advice brought me to that realization. So I've been thinking of getting some training and hopefully bring some of my co-workers with me.
So, my question is what kind of training seems suitable, where is it offered (I'll be doing my own research on this but I'll still ask in case I missed something) and, most importantly, what has been your experience with the training offered in Iowa? Who do you recommend? What classes have you taken and what did you think of it?
I learned to shoot rifles in the Army, so I know some of the basics in safely handling a firearm and in marksmanship. I took a couple courses for concealed carry permits which mostly just covered the legal aspects of carrying a handgun. I'm not sure what I'm looking for in training but I have a few ideas. Things like choosing a weapon for defense of self in the home, on foot, and in a vehicle. Things like the proper way to handle a threat inside and outside of the home. A chance to "try on" some different weapons is a plus.
So, my question is what kind of training seems suitable, where is it offered (I'll be doing my own research on this but I'll still ask in case I missed something) and, most importantly, what has been your experience with the training offered in Iowa? Who do you recommend? What classes have you taken and what did you think of it?
I learned to shoot rifles in the Army, so I know some of the basics in safely handling a firearm and in marksmanship. I took a couple courses for concealed carry permits which mostly just covered the legal aspects of carrying a handgun. I'm not sure what I'm looking for in training but I have a few ideas. Things like choosing a weapon for defense of self in the home, on foot, and in a vehicle. Things like the proper way to handle a threat inside and outside of the home. A chance to "try on" some different weapons is a plus.