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<blockquote data-quote="bratch" data-source="post: 850090" data-attributes="member: 83"><p>There are several ways to go about it.</p><p></p><p>First is to just jump into a class and have at it. Find a reputable instructor and start with their first class. There are several good instructors based out of OK and several traveling trainers that come through here.</p><p></p><p>Classes will be a mix of LE and civilians; from my experiences most of the civilians will be middle aged with good jobs. Everyone is usually pretty helpful. If you can find a buddy to take it with you'll be even happier because you'll already know at least one person.</p><p></p><p>Gear varies from class to class but I use my carry gear for my pistol classes. The instructor can tell you what you need and what they have seen work and fail.</p><p></p><p>I'd find a class you were interested in and email the instructor with your concerns and questions. They should be able to give you some guidance on what to expect.</p><p></p><p>You can also buy a DVD to get an idea of what goes on in a class and some of the drills. If I did this before a class I'd use it just for information until I'd taken the class. It would be counter productive to buy a DVD and try the drills only to do them wrong and install bad habits. After taking a class with hands on instruction you'd be able to use a DVD as a refresher with a lower chance of instilling bad habits.</p><p></p><p>As long as you are safe with your gun you'll be fine; you are there to learn not know everything.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bratch, post: 850090, member: 83"] There are several ways to go about it. First is to just jump into a class and have at it. Find a reputable instructor and start with their first class. There are several good instructors based out of OK and several traveling trainers that come through here. Classes will be a mix of LE and civilians; from my experiences most of the civilians will be middle aged with good jobs. Everyone is usually pretty helpful. If you can find a buddy to take it with you'll be even happier because you'll already know at least one person. Gear varies from class to class but I use my carry gear for my pistol classes. The instructor can tell you what you need and what they have seen work and fail. I'd find a class you were interested in and email the instructor with your concerns and questions. They should be able to give you some guidance on what to expect. You can also buy a DVD to get an idea of what goes on in a class and some of the drills. If I did this before a class I'd use it just for information until I'd taken the class. It would be counter productive to buy a DVD and try the drills only to do them wrong and install bad habits. After taking a class with hands on instruction you'd be able to use a DVD as a refresher with a lower chance of instilling bad habits. As long as you are safe with your gun you'll be fine; you are there to learn not know everything. [/QUOTE]
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