Shotgun class within driving distance of SE PA?

9mmMike · November 13, 2001, 11:58 AM

Howdy,
I am looking for a shotgun class that is within reasonable driving distance to SE PA. I'd like to avoid flying and shipping my shotgun.
It would be great if there was a place where they also taught some pistol of rifle stuff since I have a buddy who would go with me for either of those classes.
I do not mind driving long distances but I'd rather not have to stop and camp along the way.
Any recommendations?
Thanks team,
Mike

sjg26 · November 13, 2001, 01:18 PM

Haven't been there yet - but I hear of many good reports - cant find my link to it- try a search

9mmMike · November 13, 2001, 01:48 PM

http://www.comtac.com/

Got it. Thanks very much.

Mike

Clemson · November 14, 2001, 08:43 AM

Mike, you don't say exactly what type of class you are looking for. The NRA sponsors classes called "FIRST Steps" Shotgun, pistol, rifle, etc., that are designed to educate people new to the particular firearms in safety, function, and technique of firing them. You can find a list of courses nearest you by digging through the safety and training locations in the NRA website. www.nra.org

I see that there are several offered in Virginia that might be within driving distance for you.

jthuang · November 14, 2001, 05:30 PM

General Defensive Shotgun by Insights Training. Three day course -- this year's offering in Harrisburg was in August, maybe catch them next time around.

http://www.insightstraining.com/ps/courses/long/gds.htm

I have not taken this course but I've taken other courses at Insights (GDR, CQC, DFK1, 2) and found them to be excellent.

Justin

jthuang · November 14, 2001, 05:32 PM

Also, check out:

http://www.members.tripod.com/~jth8260/training.html

Easton Fish and Game sometimes hosts shotgun classes, I know they had one this summer. Check out http://www.eastontacticalops.com

Justin

9mmMike · November 14, 2001, 07:01 PM

Thanks Justin,
Sorry I missed you at the Ft. Washington show. One of the lads I was with was in a huge hurry to scoot outta there.
Pretty good show except for the hassle at the door about my "personal weapon".
See ya at Valley Forge maybe? What are the dates again for that?
Later,
Mike

jthuang · November 15, 2001, 09:54 AM

9mmMike,

I actually didn't go to the FW show, I had too many errands to run -- and Sunday I was in a skybox at Giants Stadium for the Jets-Chiefs game.

I dunno what the deal is with the VF gunshows. Supposedly there is one at the VFCC on 12/22-23. And with the rescheduling of the October FW show, who knows if they will hold the one scheduled on 12/15-16. But I am definitely going to the Harrisburg MAAC show at the Farm Complex, 12/8-9. Supposedly 1,200 tables, well worth the trip from Kennett.

Justin

MulsanneArnage · November 19, 2001, 12:02 AM

Mike, Have never been, but always heard great things...Massad Ayoob's LFI in New Hampshire is well reputed, if a defense type school is your goal. Kinda far I guess unless a weekend or 2+ day is planned. A couple of us fron SE PA are planning a trip to Thunder Ranch in FEB. (air fare very cheap then) all are welcome. Dave

November 13, 2001, 11:58 AM	#1
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	Shotgun class within driving distance of SE PA? Howdy, I am looking for a shotgun class that is within reasonable driving distance to SE PA. I'd like to avoid flying and shipping my shotgun. It would be great if there was a place where they also taught some pistol of rifle stuff since I have a buddy who would go with me for either of those classes. I do not mind driving long distances but I'd rather not have to stop and camp along the way. Any recommendations? Thanks team, Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

November 13, 2001, 01:18 PM	#2
sjg26 Member Join Date: November 20, 1999 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 69	COMTAC - Harrisburg Haven't been there yet - but I hear of many good reports - cant find my link to it- try a search __________________ REGARDS, sjg

November 13, 2001, 01:48 PM	#3
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	http://www.comtac.com/ Got it. Thanks very much. Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

November 14, 2001, 08:43 AM	#4
Clemson Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2001 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 875	Mike, you don't say exactly what type of class you are looking for. The NRA sponsors classes called "FIRST Steps" Shotgun, pistol, rifle, etc., that are designed to educate people new to the particular firearms in safety, function, and technique of firing them. You can find a list of courses nearest you by digging through the safety and training locations in the NRA website. www.nra.org I see that there are several offered in Virginia that might be within driving distance for you. __________________ NRA Endowment Member, NRA Certified Instructor CWP Holder US Army veteran Gunsmith www.boltandbarrel.com

November 14, 2001, 05:30 PM	#5
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	General Defensive Shotgun by Insights Training. Three day course -- this year's offering in Harrisburg was in August, maybe catch them next time around. http://www.insightstraining.com/ps/courses/long/gds.htm I have not taken this course but I've taken other courses at Insights (GDR, CQC, DFK1, 2) and found them to be excellent. Justin __________________ Justin T. Huang late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

November 14, 2001, 05:32 PM	#6
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	Also, check out: http://www.members.tripod.com/~jth8260/training.html Easton Fish and Game sometimes hosts shotgun classes, I know they had one this summer. Check out http://www.eastontacticalops.com Justin __________________ Justin T. Huang late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

November 14, 2001, 07:01 PM	#7
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	Thanks Justin, Sorry I missed you at the Ft. Washington show. One of the lads I was with was in a huge hurry to scoot outta there. Pretty good show except for the hassle at the door about my "personal weapon". See ya at Valley Forge maybe? What are the dates again for that? Later, Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

November 15, 2001, 09:54 AM	#8
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	9mmMike, I actually didn't go to the FW show, I had too many errands to run -- and Sunday I was in a skybox at Giants Stadium for the Jets-Chiefs game. I dunno what the deal is with the VF gunshows. Supposedly there is one at the VFCC on 12/22-23. And with the rescheduling of the October FW show, who knows if they will hold the one scheduled on 12/15-16. But I am definitely going to the Harrisburg MAAC show at the Farm Complex, 12/8-9. Supposedly 1,200 tables, well worth the trip from Kennett. Justin __________________ Justin T. Huang late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

November 19, 2001, 12:02 AM	#9
MulsanneArnage Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: PA,USA Posts: 16	Mike, Have never been, but always heard great things...Massad Ayoob's LFI in New Hampshire is well reputed, if a defense type school is your goal. Kinda far I guess unless a weekend or 2+ day is planned. A couple of us fron SE PA are planning a trip to Thunder Ranch in FEB. (air fare very cheap then) all are welcome. Dave