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kln4 · September 7, 2013, 08:18 AM

I took my first CCW class from two retired CPD officers at Big Darby Creek Shooting Range. I can't remember the names and have long since lost the cert. They claimed to have been CPD SWAT, competitive shooters, now training CPD SWAT, etc. There can't be too many around who fit that bill. It wasn't bad, but they were cautious to the point of not pushing students at all. Three yards, no movement, etc. Maybe not a bad thing for a CCW class. They were also very strict and more or less tried to run the class as if we were in the military and not people paying money out of our own pockets. Maybe also good for a CCW class, but it turned me off.

The two instructors were Ron Cordell and Bob Coffman. Ron 30yrs CPD and as a police fire arms instructor at the academy. Bob, 12 yrs as SWAT sgt. And they do have a way they teach. Neither one is very forgiving when it comes to loaded guns. They are strict and I have watched as the escorted students out of the class. (mainly for not paying attention with a loaded gun in their hand) I don't blame them and I'd be just as strict as they are.

September 7, 2013, 08:18 AM	#20
kln4 Member Join Date: August 13, 2013 Posts: 82	I took my first CCW class from two retired CPD officers at Big Darby Creek Shooting Range. I can't remember the names and have long since lost the cert. They claimed to have been CPD SWAT, competitive shooters, now training CPD SWAT, etc. There can't be too many around who fit that bill. It wasn't bad, but they were cautious to the point of not pushing students at all. Three yards, no movement, etc. Maybe not a bad thing for a CCW class. They were also very strict and more or less tried to run the class as if we were in the military and not people paying money out of our own pockets. Maybe also good for a CCW class, but it turned me off. The two instructors were Ron Cordell and Bob Coffman. Ron 30yrs CPD and as a police fire arms instructor at the academy. Bob, 12 yrs as SWAT sgt. And they do have a way they teach. Neither one is very forgiving when it comes to loaded guns. They are strict and I have watched as the escorted students out of the class. (mainly for not paying attention with a loaded gun in their hand) I don't blame them and I'd be just as strict as they are.