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<blockquote data-quote="Nik" data-source="post: 850262" data-attributes="member: 4775"><p>First off, simply relax. 99.9% of those getting training (whether they be an average Joe citizen like myself or a law enforcement officer) are good people and easy to get along with. There is always that 0.1% that are a PITA so just ignore them. Meeting and socializing with other shooting enthusiasts is one of the most enjoyable parts of the gun community.</p><p></p><p>Time and budget will play a role in what training you select. Some places offer all day or multi-day courses, yet they are more costly and take more time to complete. I have never taken these but would like to once my schedule permits.</p><p></p><p>With that said, I recommend you contact Will Andrews at Oklahoma Shooting Skills (OSS) (<a href="http://www.oklahomashootingskills.com/" target="_blank">http://www.oklahomashootingskills.com/</a>) . He teaches out of H&H Gun Range in Oklahoma City. I have taken many of his pistol courses (every level except #5) and found them to be extremely valuable.</p><p></p><p>The courses he hosts usually only have around 20 people so you are not overwhelmed by a large group, and you get proper attention/assistance when attempting to learn a particular thing. I think you find his drills are easy to learn and very useful. Another advantage of the OSS is their relative low cost (all are under $100). In addition, the courses range from 4 to 8 hours on a Sunday, which is good for me due to a pretty intense work regimen.</p><p></p><p>In my experience, about 15% of the participants were involved in private security, 10% were in law enforcement, and 75% were just armed citizens. Other than Will (who is a hell of a shooter) and one of his instructor assistants, there are 0% Wyatt Earps. You will not be embarrassed if you miss a shot or if you run slower than expected. Their focus is for you to learn the proper method so you can practice correctly (not just practice -- correct practice), which will in turn lead to speed and accuracy. </p><p></p><p>If you do not have a holster or mag pouch, it is likely that OSS has one for the firearm you shoot, and they will lend them to you during the course free of charge. You simply need to coordinate the supplies with Will prior to the course date.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, regardless if you are just at the range or in a class with others, always follow ALL gun safety rules and no one will ever have a problem with you. <img src="/images/smilies/buttkick.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":buttkick:" title="Buttkick :buttkick:" data-shortname=":buttkick:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nik, post: 850262, member: 4775"] First off, simply relax. 99.9% of those getting training (whether they be an average Joe citizen like myself or a law enforcement officer) are good people and easy to get along with. There is always that 0.1% that are a PITA so just ignore them. Meeting and socializing with other shooting enthusiasts is one of the most enjoyable parts of the gun community. Time and budget will play a role in what training you select. Some places offer all day or multi-day courses, yet they are more costly and take more time to complete. I have never taken these but would like to once my schedule permits. With that said, I recommend you contact Will Andrews at Oklahoma Shooting Skills (OSS) ([URL="http://www.oklahomashootingskills.com/"]http://www.oklahomashootingskills.com/[/URL]) . He teaches out of H&H Gun Range in Oklahoma City. I have taken many of his pistol courses (every level except #5) and found them to be extremely valuable. The courses he hosts usually only have around 20 people so you are not overwhelmed by a large group, and you get proper attention/assistance when attempting to learn a particular thing. I think you find his drills are easy to learn and very useful. Another advantage of the OSS is their relative low cost (all are under $100). In addition, the courses range from 4 to 8 hours on a Sunday, which is good for me due to a pretty intense work regimen. In my experience, about 15% of the participants were involved in private security, 10% were in law enforcement, and 75% were just armed citizens. Other than Will (who is a hell of a shooter) and one of his instructor assistants, there are 0% Wyatt Earps. You will not be embarrassed if you miss a shot or if you run slower than expected. Their focus is for you to learn the proper method so you can practice correctly (not just practice -- correct practice), which will in turn lead to speed and accuracy. If you do not have a holster or mag pouch, it is likely that OSS has one for the firearm you shoot, and they will lend them to you during the course free of charge. You simply need to coordinate the supplies with Will prior to the course date. Lastly, regardless if you are just at the range or in a class with others, always follow ALL gun safety rules and no one will ever have a problem with you. :buttkick: [/QUOTE]
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