Wanting to take defense pistol/concealed carry course in indiana

newguy07 · August 16, 2009, 09:37 PM

I live in central indiana (near muncie) and would like to find a defensive pistol course to take that doesn't cost a fortune. I have had my permit for a while and carry and practice regularly but would like more education...so I tried to dig through the stickys about courses but didn't have much sucess..

Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks

Also where can I find laymans terms description of the laws in indiana concerning self defense so I can get an idea of what i'm in stake for after the event if I would ever have to use my firearm in self defense. (I have read ayoobs in the gravest extreme but this doesn't cover indiana specifically and is outdated)

NRAhab · August 18, 2009, 09:57 PM

Newguy - check out the Boone County Sheriff's Department. Ken Campbell (the sheriff) brings top flight trainers in, and makes the training available to everyone. A friend of mine just took a class from Louis Awerbuck there.

BikerRN · August 19, 2009, 01:58 AM

Here ya' go.

http://www.sandburrgunranch.com/public/default.aspx

Biker

Bob F. · August 19, 2009, 06:57 PM

Newguy - check out the Boone County Sheriff's Department. Ken Campbell (the sheriff) brings top flight trainers in, and makes the training available to everyone. A friend of mine just took a class from Louis Awerbuck there.

Holy Handguns, NRAhab!! That's awesome!!

Bob

Tamara · August 21, 2009, 11:49 AM

I just took Tactical Handgun Stage I from Awerbuck at the Boone Co. Sheriff's Department range. Awesome. Awesomeawesomeawesome. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Email Sheriff Ken and see about getting on his email training list.

danbrew · August 22, 2009, 08:24 AM

Smart guy. The sheriff is probably paying for the training for his deputies by the cost of the training for the non-LE folks attending the class. Or at least taking a big chunk out of it.

Marty Hayes · August 22, 2009, 09:48 AM

I will second the Sand Burr Gun Ranch suggestion. Good, honest people there, with a wealth of knowledge.

Tamara · August 22, 2009, 10:12 AM

I notice Ayoob's roadshow comes through there. I've been meaning to take LFI-I for some time now.

BikerRN · August 23, 2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Ayoob's roadshow

That description has me rolling on the floor laughing.

I finally took LFI 1 this past year, after wanting to for twenty years. It was money very well spent IMO. Other schools may be more "tacticool" and such but LFI really prepares you for the "aftermath" of a shooting.

Having been Mirandized before and had my actions looked at with a microscope, I can honestly say that this class has better prepared me to survive an encounter. The shooting part is easy. It's the stuff after the shooting that matters.

If you don't believe me, just ask Harold Fish.

Biker

Marty Hayes · August 25, 2009, 11:58 PM

Biker:

Truer words could not be spoken...

August 16, 2009, 09:37 PM	#1
newguy07 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2007 Posts: 134	Wanting to take defense pistol/concealed carry course in indiana I live in central indiana (near muncie) and would like to find a defensive pistol course to take that doesn't cost a fortune. I have had my permit for a while and carry and practice regularly but would like more education...so I tried to dig through the stickys about courses but didn't have much sucess.. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks Also where can I find laymans terms description of the laws in indiana concerning self defense so I can get an idea of what i'm in stake for after the event if I would ever have to use my firearm in self defense. (I have read ayoobs in the gravest extreme but this doesn't cover indiana specifically and is outdated)

August 18, 2009, 09:57 PM	#2
NRAhab Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2005 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 683	Newguy - check out the Boone County Sheriff's Department. Ken Campbell (the sheriff) brings top flight trainers in, and makes the training available to everyone. A friend of mine just took a class from Louis Awerbuck there. __________________ Join the community at GunUp!

August 21, 2009, 11:49 AM	#5
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	I just took Tactical Handgun Stage I from Awerbuck at the Boone Co. Sheriff's Department range. Awesome. Awesomeawesomeawesome. Can't recommend it highly enough. Email Sheriff Ken and see about getting on his email training list. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

August 22, 2009, 09:48 AM	#7
Marty Hayes Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 1999 Posts: 244	I will second the Sand Burr Gun Ranch suggestion. Good, honest people there, with a wealth of knowledge. __________________ Marty Hayes, President The Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, LLC. www.armedcitizensnetwork.org

August 22, 2009, 10:12 AM	#8
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	I notice Ayoob's roadshow comes through there. I've been meaning to take LFI-I for some time now. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

August 19, 2009, 01:58 AM	#3
BikerRN Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2007 Location: "State of Discombobulation" Posts: 1,333	Here ya' go. http://www.sandburrgunranch.com/public/default.aspx Biker

August 19, 2009, 06:57 PM	#4
Bob F. Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2004 Location: Southeastern WV (left out "north") Posts: 195	Newguy - check out the Boone County Sheriff's Department. Ken Campbell (the sheriff) brings top flight trainers in, and makes the training available to everyone. A friend of mine just took a class from Louis Awerbuck there. Holy Handguns, NRAhab!! That's awesome!! Bob

August 22, 2009, 08:24 AM	#6
danbrew Member Join Date: October 27, 1998 Location: Chicago Posts: 72	Smart guy. The sheriff is probably paying for the training for his deputies by the cost of the training for the non-LE folks attending the class. Or at least taking a big chunk out of it.

August 25, 2009, 11:58 PM	#10
Marty Hayes Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 1999 Posts: 244	Biker: Truer words could not be spoken... __________________ Marty Hayes, President The Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, LLC. www.armedcitizensnetwork.org