"My wife and I broke down and both purchased hand guns yesterday and plan on getting conceal and carry licenses in the next few weeks."
Good for your two. Get info on the nearest club and NRA training (like NRA Basic Pistol, Home Defense I and II, etc...). Here in NH where I live there is no mandatory courses you need to take for a CCP (if your not a crook, you get one immediately). But, it is always best to take the courses.
And practice, practice, practice ...
In Ohio you have to take a 12 hour course to qualify for the conceal carry. We also just joined the NRA yesterday.
In July my son is coming home and will spend time with us at the range.