Gun Owners Have You Taken Training?

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Have you ever taken any gun training (as defined in the thread)?

  • Yes

    Votes: 16 69.6%
  • No

    Votes: 7 30.4%

  • Total voters
    23

dougiemac

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Quick poll and would love to hear the discussion as to why or why not... How many people own a gun but yet hasn't ever taken any gun training? (By "gun training" I don't mean an NRA Sfety course or a standard CCW license course, I'm referring to fighting handgun or fighting rifle training or "force on force" diminution training?)
 

Billieco

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Mar 26, 2015
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Took the basic pistol class at Ironclad firearm training and have signed up for combat handgun next. Basic class was bad ass! I knew a lot but learned a lot as well. Shot from cover, on my back, side, knees,multiple targets and a bunch of other cool stuff that I had never done. Can't wait for the next level.
 

Leshaire

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Mar 27, 2015
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I took a self defense pistol course with Monte at Protective Measures. I'd like to do another as well as a carbine course.
 
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Hoss

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I've taken dozens of classes over the years but haven't in some time. I guess I'm spoiled by having my own range now.
 

Laufen

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Did some classes with an HK instructor a number of years ago, but nothing since.
 

Waterguy

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I have never taken any training. I have been shooting guns since I was a small child though. Although, training is not a bad idea. I have taught myself to be situationally aware of my surroundings. I try to avoid any place that could get me in trouble.
 
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Mac11FA

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Participated in Basic Pistol class at 4G Tactical. This is when I had some issues with my shoulder the last hour of the class was hand to hand self defense. I could really only watch, but I learned a few cool things. I want to do more , just have to get my shoulder fixed.
 

TattooedGunner

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Mar 31, 2015
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I took 2 day Defensive Pistol Skills from the Chattanooga instructor for Suarez International. Also attended 2 "alumni" days. A little bit less formal, but one day was focused one 1 handed shooting and the other shooting on the move.

Really want to take a force on force class.
 

EugenFJR

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I took a Carbine " train the trainer" carbine course given by Aimpoint, and 2 other courses from instructors from Eotech & Trijicon... Also took the Army advanced pistol and rifle course and Army Squad Designated Marksman course.... But as one of my instructors said, "Learning is a journey, not a destination." So If I have the time and the money I'm always open to new training opportunities.
 

Cudruln

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I have never taken a gun training course. But it is something I have heavily considered. I will try to make one next year, as I am always ready for further advancement.
 

EugenFJR

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If someone has land, I'll teach a Carbine course, I need about 200 meters of flat ground. And if anyone has a place I'll do a free 4 hour indoor class, I just need tables, a screen and someplace to put my power point CD to run...
 
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I took fighting pistol from Tactical Response. It was a huge eye opener. It really doesn't count, but I did take the NRA pistol instructor certification, which means I probably know which end of the gun the metal thingys come out ;-)