Training Beyond Basic CHL/CCW Requirements?

[Samefly]

I'm a new shooter and planning to get my CHL soon. I definitely understand that shooting paper targets and real life situations (that happens in seconds) are definitely two drastically different things. While I was trying to find more info on CHL and CHL training I came across this news story:



part 2:


ok so beyond the typical anti gun undertones, obvious lack of experience/judgement of the people in the story, and the fact that they chose people to give them the results they wanted (please let's not argue) I thought it made a good case on the importance of training. Overall I thought it raised some good points for new CHL/CCW holders.

All this had me wondering how many people here have taking any defensive/crisis courses? What course did you take and what did you think of them? Any tips or experience to share?

[ramrunnr]

I've seen those videos before, I've been looking at a few places. I'd like something East Coast US and I keep finding places on the West Coast and Central US. Maybe someone else on here has some suggestions.

Excluding bad training, I don't see a down side to more training.

[Samefly]

Is this a taboo topic? I thought there would be a lot more discussion or stories about people's training experiences.

What should I look for when finding a training class?

[Firefighterchen]

No, the forum has it's ups and downs, there will be people to comment.

The videos on the other hand, even though you don't want an argument, are taboo. Those videos are just terrible when it comes to representation of law abiding carriers. To say the video had anti gun undertones is like saying bin laden had anti American undertones. ABC got another hole torn into them for those videos.

[boxerowner67]

Videos are definitely slanted.
One take away from the video is for CHL holders to train and be comfortable with their weapon.
Don't get you license and then just store your gun in a safe or in a holster.
Get to the range, build up the muscle memory. Practice so the gun clears the holster, the clothes, and sights on target.
It's irresponsible not to.

[Samefly]

Like I said earlier. My focus and what I got most from the video was how important training is. Just owning a gun isn't enough. Being able and willing to use it when NEEDED is what matters. I'm VERY new to this and see that I'll need to keep practicing and take some courses (learn new tactics, improve abilities, and eliminate any bad habits I may not be aware of). I was curious to see how any people have taken additional courses and what they thought of them. Also for those not planing to take a course, I was wondering why not?

[Tucker's Mom]

Hubby and I and the kids all have further training than the ones required to get our CCW.They are actually not only informative but fun. Adrenalin based ones are best to learn. Once my operated knee get back to normal I'll get more training. Next to CCW courses, highly recommended are the the Home Protection courses. That should be the next step to your CCW courses.

[Blooze]

Not only is important to get training with a firearm it is VITALLY important to continue running drills and increasing your muscle memory. In a high stress situation your body dumps massive amounts of adrenalne into your blood stream. Your fine motor skills decrease so if you have not spend hours and hours practicing in realistic scenarios your weapon is unlikely to help you at all. Consider this, an attacker can cover twenty feet and be on you in less than two seconds. That's less than two seconds to get your weapon out point it and shoot it. Notice I said point because two seconds is no way enough time to use a proper stance, insure you have a proper grip on the pistol and aquire a proper sight picture. You should practice clearing the holster and point shooting at close range. Often times you won't even have time to bring the gun up level so practice point shooting from the hip. That's my $.02 anyway.

[ricardo900]

I've seen those videos before, I've been looking at a few places. I'd like something East Coast US and I keep finding places on the West Coast and Central US. Maybe someone else on here has some suggestions.

Excluding bad training, I don't see a down side to more training.

Look at the U.S. Training Center at Myock, NC. It's like 15 mins from the Virginia border near Chesapeake, VA. Excellent training, they cover it all.

[tuts40]

The video was likely the one that finally resulted in the result the anti-gun network wanted to put on the boob-tube. So, one set-up scenario shows bad results for the person carrying, keep in mind that somehow the "thug" knew who was the gun toter.... Here's just one place stories about REAL people saving lives with guns are kept: Home*|*The Armed Citizen

I wanted to post "Operation Self Defense" at KeepAndBearArms.com but thier server is jacked at the moment it would seem...

If you are wondering what we thought of the "next level" or higher courses we took, well, most of us are glad we did it and likely believe you should attend one or two yourself! Nobody should rely on the run of the mill, less than basic CCW course. ...Call me captain obvious.