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Bad news. The instructor, Roger Moore, of
http://www.gunsmartfirearmtraining.com does not allow firearms in his class. In fact, if he sees that you have one he will ask you to leave.
It also sounds like he is against open carry, "...gun should only be seen at that moment when the criteria for legal self defense has been reached..."
I guess I'll just have to rely on adamsesq (or anyone else) to be packing concealed. I really should have checked on this before today
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Here is my email request:
On Jan 16, 2009, at 5:01 PM, "" wrote:
Hi Roger,
I just noticed that you prefer we don't bring firearms?
I normally carry everywhere, practice proper safety, have a retention holster (SERPA), and never touch my firearm when about my daily business.
Would you mind making an exception?
Thanks!
""
And Roger's response:
My standard policy is that there are no guns that I do not control in the class. It is a matter of liability, nothing personal.
I do not strip search people. However, if I see someone's gun in the class the person will be asked to leave. If the ammunition makes it into my firearms, that person will be prosecuted and held both criminally and civilly liable for any damage or harm caused.
Please recognize that it is also my belief that people that have concealed carry permits are generally going to be more responsible than the average person and recognize that most of them will recognize that their gun should only be seen at that moment when the criteria for legal self defense has been reached. Therefore, I doubt the aforementioned scenarios will happen.Keeping students' guns out of the classroom is just one less thing for me to worry about though.
And my final reply:
Roger,
Thanks for the quick response. I understand that it's nothing personal, though out of pure curiosity I have to wonder how you are liable for a privately held and legally carried firearm?
I will be unarmed since that is your request. I would carry concealed, as it seems you are OK with that as long as it is done properly (kept hidden), however my Washington CPL isn't valid here. That's one of the reasons I'm taking your class!
Again out of curiosity, do you require your customers to be unarmed during private sessions (when you teach at their home)? I ask because I will likely be referring my Washington friends and family to you, and would like to give them as much information as possible.
Best regards,
""
P.S. We made it safe and sound down I-5. Thank goodness the water receded in time!