What Firearms Training Do You Really Need?

Bearing Arms ^ | 16 May, 2016 | Bob Owens

[MtnClimber]

You need more than a concealed carry certification to be able to competently carry a defensive handgun. Dave Spaulding tells us what kind of training it really takes to avoid becoming “cannon fodder” for predators.

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

DNME : Is police training THAT much more intense and involved than what most gun owners are required to receive to obtain a permit?"

In a word ..YES !
and it is constantly evolving to cover new scenarios, and constant updating .

[wyowolf]

Thank you very much! I tried google , I got the wiki site, but not the one you listed!
Would this be something that a 13 yr old boy can do? He does know how to shoot his 1022.

[real saxophonist]

If you ever get a chance to take any class with Andy Stanford, do so.

I'm also a Tactical Response Alumnus, though I know a lot of people here don't like James Yeager. Most people who don't like him probably never took a class with him.

Also, ECQC 'Extreme Close Quarter Concepts' with Craig Douglas, aka 'SouthNarc', is a MUST.

[Big Red Badger]

13 yr.old with a 10-22,,?

Yes!

It’s a great 2 days that will forever be remembered!

[JoeFromSidney]

If you're interested in training, I can personally recommend Tactical Defense Institute, at West Union, Ohio. I've taken several of their courses (handgun, assault rifle, shotgun, precision rifle (sniper). Check them out on the internet.

[TChad]

Would this be something that a 13 yr old boy can do? He does know how to shoot his 1022.

From the Appleseed FAQ page:

I'd like to bring my son, how old do kids need to be to come to an Appleseed?

We leave this up to the parents. If your child is old enough to safely handle a rifle by himself/herself and endure a long day of instruction he/she is welcome to attend and encouraged. Be aware that some State laws require that a child be a certain age to handle a rifle.

[tacticalogic]

He does know how to shoot his 1022.

I believe the Appleseed courses require you to show up with a center fire rifle.

[wyowolf]

It says 22 is ok??

[tacticalogic]

They may have changed it. When I checked into it (several years ago), they specifically said no rim fires.

[TChad]

It says 22 is ok??

From the Appleseed FAQ:

What caliber is best?

In a nutshell: they all are. Appleseed is not caliber-specific. It doesn't matter to us if you use .308, .30-06, .223, .22, 7.62x39, 8mm, .303 — they're all fine. In fact most people opt to use a 22 rimfire such as the Ruger 10/22. Marksmanship and caliber are independent of each other. If you're a good marksman, you'll be able to hit with any caliber. So, if you have an AR-15, SKS, or 10/22 please feel free to join us.